Kali Linux Commands Cheat Sheet

This cheat sheet gathers the Kali Linux commands you'll reach for most often, from basic navigation to launching common security tools.

File and Directory Basics

Use ls to list files, cd to change directories, pwd to show your current path, and cp or mv to copy or move files between locations.

System and Network Info

Run ifconfig or ip a to view network interfaces, whoami to check your current user, and ps aux to list running processes on the system.

Common Security Tool Commands

Launch a basic scan with nmap -sS target, start the Metasploit console with msfconsole, and open Wireshark's command-line capture tool with tshark.

Permissions and Package Management

Use chmod to change file permissions and sudo to run commands with elevated privileges, while apt update and apt install keep tools current and add new ones.