burpsuite

Burp Suite web security testing. Use for penetration testing.

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Best use case

burpsuite is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Burp Suite web security testing. Use for penetration testing.

Teams using burpsuite should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/burpsuite/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/G1Joshi/Agent-Skills/main/skills/security/burpsuite/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/burpsuite/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How burpsuite Compares

Feature / Agent	burpsuite	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Burp Suite web security testing. Use for penetration testing.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Burp Suite

Burp Suite is an integrated platform for performing security testing of web applications. It ranges from mapping and analyzing an application's attack surface to finding and exploiting vulnerabilities.

## When to Use

- **Penetration Testing**: The #1 tool for manual security assessments.
- **Advanced Attack Simulation**: When you need to intercept, modify, and replay requests manually.
- **Fuzzing**: Sending thousands of payloads to find SQLi, XSS, or logic bugs (Intruder).

## Core Concepts

### Proxy

Intersects HTTP/S traffic between your browser and the target app. Allows you to pause, inspect, and modify requests on the fly.

### Repeater

Lets you manually modify a request and resend it over and over to test how the server responds to different inputs.

### Intruder

Automated fuzzing tool. You define payload positions (e.g., a query param), and Burp iterates through a list of payloads (SQL injection strings, XSS vectors).

## Best Practices (2025)

**Do**:

- **Install the CA Certificate**: Essential for intercepting HTTPS traffic.
- **Scope Your Target**: STRICTLY define the scope to avoid accidentally attacking 3rd party services (Google Analytics, CDNs).
- **Use Extensions**: Determine usage of the "BApp Store" (e.g., Turbo Intruder, Logger++).

**Don't**:

- **Don't Scan Production** without permission/backup. Automated scanners can trigger "Delete All" endpoints or flood databases.
- **Don't Ignore CSRF**: Burp's macros can handle CSRF tokens during automated scans; configure them properly.

## Troubleshooting

| Error                  | Cause                     | Solution                                                             |
| :--------------------- | :------------------------ | :------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `SSL Handshake Failed` | Burp CA cert not trusted. | Import Burp's CA cert into your browser/OS trust store.              |
| `Infinite Loading`     | Intercept is ON.          | Turn "Intercept" to OFF in the Proxy tab if you just want to browse. |

## References

- [PortSwigger Web Security Academy](https://portswigger.net/web-security)
- [Burp Suite Documentation](https://portswigger.net/burp/documentation)