Overview

Introduction

What is Pensar Apex?

Pensar Apex is an AI-powered penetration testing CLI tool that enables you to use an AI agent to perform comprehensive black box security testing. Built with a powerful terminal user interface, Apex brings autonomous penetration testing capabilities directly to your command line.

How It Works

1

Install Apex

Install Apex globally with npm: bash npm install -g @pensar/apex

2

Launch Apex

Start the interactive terminal interface by running pensar in your terminal.

3

Configure AI Model

Select your preferred AI provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, or local vLLM) and configure your API credentials.

4

Start Testing

Use the /quicktest or /pentest commands to launch an autonomous AI agent that will test your target application.

5

Review Results

Watch in real-time as the AI agent discovers vulnerabilities, executes tests, and documents findings with proof-of-concepts.

Key Features

AI-Powered Testing

Leverage state-of-the-art AI models to perform autonomous penetration testing with minimal human intervention.

Terminal Interface

Beautiful, responsive terminal UI built with React for an optimal command-line experience.

Multiple AI Providers

Support for Anthropic, OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, and local vLLM models. Anthropic models provide the best performance.

Session Management

Save and resume testing sessions to continue work across multiple runs.

Comprehensive Testing

Automated reconnaissance, vulnerability detection, and exploitation testing in a single workflow.

Kali Container

Optional Kali Linux container with pre-configured security tools for maximum compatibility.

Testing Modes

Apex offers two testing modes to suit different security assessment needs:

Quick Test (/quicktest): Rapid security assessment for faster results. Ideal for quick scans and iterative testing during development.

Thorough Pentest (/pentest): Comprehensive, in-depth penetration testing that thoroughly examines your application’s attack surface. Best for complete security audits.

AI Provider Support

Apex supports multiple AI providers to give you flexibility in your testing setup:

  • Anthropic (Recommended) - Best performance and results
  • OpenAI - GPT-4 and other OpenAI models
  • AWS Bedrock - Enterprise-grade AI through AWS
  • vLLM - Run local models for privacy and cost savings

Anthropic models are recommended for optimal penetration testing performance and accuracy.

Responsible Use

This tool is intended for authorized security testing only. You must have explicit permission to test any systems. Unauthorized testing is illegal and unethical.

By using Apex, you agree to:

  • Only test systems you own or have written authorization to test
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Use the tool ethically and responsibly
  • Not use the tool for malicious purposes

Ready to Get Started?

Head over to the Getting Started guide to install Apex and run your first penetration test.