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 "generated": "2026-10-25",
 "id": "vxcontrol-pentagi--run-an-authorized-pentest-with-an-agent-team",
 "repo": "vxcontrol/pentagi",
 "repo_url": "https://github.com/vxcontrol/pentagi",
 "repo_slug": "vxcontrol-pentagi",
 "title": "Run an authorized pentest with a team of AI agents",
 "page_title": "How to run an authorized pentest with a team of AI agents with PentAGI",
 "summary": "Describe a target you are allowed to test, and let PentAGI plan, run tools in a sandbox and write the report.",
 "who": "A security engineer with a signed scope who wants the routine recon and testing done faster.",
 "problem": "Manual pentests repeat the same recon and tool runs on every engagement.",
 "outcome": "A flow report with findings and exploitation notes, viewable on the web or downloadable as Markdown or PDF.",
 "steps": [
  "Install with the interactive installer (Docker Compose)",
  "Configure an LLM provider",
  "Log in to the web UI and start a flow with the target and goal in plain language",
  "Watch agents run tools such as nmap and sqlmap in the Docker sandbox",
  "Review and download the report"
 ],
 "agent_prompt": "Help me install vxcontrol/pentagi with Docker Compose on an isolated lab server, configure <provider>, and run a flow against my own test VM at <lab address> only. Confirm the scope before starting.",
 "agents": [
  "any"
 ],
 "difficulty": "Advanced",
 "time": "2 hours",
 "basis": "readme",
 "caveat": "Only test systems you own or have written permission to test; unauthorized scanning is illegal in most countries.",
 "category": "Security and science",
 "tags": [
  "Security and science"
 ],
 "lang": "go",
 "requirements": [
  "Docker and Docker Compose (an interactive installer sets it up on Linux, macOS or Windows)",
  "An LLM provider key or a local model via Ollama or vLLM",
  "Written authorization to test every target"
 ],
 "risk": "sensitive",
 "seen_in_the_wild": false,
 "mentioned_publicly": false,
 "risks": [
  {
   "tag": "credentials",
   "notice": "LLM keys and API tokens live in the deployment config; restrict access to the server."
  }
 ],
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 "score": 1.0,
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 "url": "https://dedupedai.com/use-cases/vxcontrol-pentagi/run-an-authorized-pentest-with-an-agent-team/",
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 "disclaimer": "Deduped lists open-source repositories that belong to other people. We do not own, maintain, audit, or vouch for any of them, and a repo appearing here is not an endorsement or a safety check. The use cases, steps, and prompts are written by AI and may be incomplete, outdated, or just wrong. Where a use case is marked \"Seen in the wild\", we link to public posts where someone described something similar, but we have not verified those posts and the use case itself is still our AI's own write-up. Use all of this at your own risk. Only run code, commands, or agents on systems and accounts you are authorized to use, and read the code and every command before you run it, especially anything that touches credentials, files, or the network. Nothing here is professional, security, legal, or financial advice. All trademarks and project names belong to their respective owners, and their use here does not imply affiliation. Content is provided as is, without warranties of any kind. Found a mistake, a safety problem, or something you want removed? Email hello@dedupedai.com and we will look at it promptly.",
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