Metagoofil
Harvest metadata from public documents.
KaliParrotpassive
pkg: metagoofil
Metagoofil finds a domain’s public files (pdf/doc/xls) and extracts metadata like usernames and software versions.
Syntax
metagoofil -d {domain} -t {types}
Example
metagoofil -d example.com -t pdf,docx -o out
Downloads public docs and mines author/software metadata.
Advantages
- Leaks usernames/paths/software
- Passive
Disadvantages
- Depends on indexed files
- Search-engine limits
Tags
#osint#metadata
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Frequently asked questions
What is Metagoofil used for?
Metagoofil finds a domain’s public files (pdf/doc/xls) and extracts metadata like usernames and software versions.
What is an example Metagoofil command?
A common example is: metagoofil -d example.com -t pdf,docx -o out — Downloads public docs and mines author/software metadata.
Is Metagoofil part of Kali Linux?
Yes. Metagoofil ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install metagoofil.
What category of security tool is Metagoofil?
Metagoofil is a Information Gathering tool with a passive-risk profile when run against a live target.
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