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PentestGPT turns Claude Code and Codex into an autonomous pentester

Feeds.4Sysops •IT News • August 12, 2026

PentestGPT is now available as an open-source agentic penetration-testing framework that can run reconnaissance, exploitation, and reporting without a human directing each command. It uses Claude Code or Codex to select tools, execute commands, interpret results, and decide what to try . Source

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PentestGPT Launches as Autonomous Penetration Testing Framework PentestGPT has been released as an open-source penetration testing framework that automates the entire process of reconnaissance, exploitation, and reporting. It utilizes advanced language models, Claude Code and Codex, to operate without human intervention. The framework allows for asset discovery, vulnerability identification, and report generation, effectively functioning as an autonomous pentester. This development could significantly impact cybersecurity practices by enabling faster and more efficient penetration testing. However, the lack of human oversight raises concerns about the potential misuse of such technology. The current status of PentestGPT is that it is publicly available for use. 2 sources 37

PentestGPT turns Claude Code and Codex into an autonomous pentester

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