Information Gathering

---
name: recon-ng
description: Full-featured recon framework: modular like Metasploit
category: red-team-arsenal/information-gathering
tags: [pentesting, information gathering, kali-linux, recon-ng]
author: auto-generated
created: 2026-09-04
---

# RECON-NG

**Category:** Information Gathering  
**Description:** Full-featured recon framework: modular like Metasploit

## Installation

```bash
# Kali Linux
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y recon-ng

# Check installation
which recon-ng
recon-ng --version || recon-ng -h
```

## Basic Usage

```bash
# Get help
recon-ng --help
recon-ng -h

# Common usage patterns will be updated after first use
```

## Key Features

- Part of Kali Linux information gathering toolkit
- Industry-standard pentesting tool
- Active development and community support

## Common Workflows

*This section will be populated after tool usage and research*

## Pitfalls

- Always verify target authorization before scanning
- Some tools generate significant network traffic
- Check local laws regarding security testing
- Maintain operational security when running tools

## Resources

- Kali Tools: https://www.kali.org/tools/recon-ng/
- Official Documentation: Search for "recon-ng official documentation"
- Exploit-DB: https://www.exploit-db.com/

## Notes

- Auto-generated skill, will be enriched with usage patterns
- Last updated: 2026-09-04