dirsearch
Advanced web path brute-forcer.
KaliParrotmedium
pkg: dirsearch
dirsearch brute-forces directories and files with smart extensions, recursion and filtering.
Syntax
dirsearch -u {url} -e {ext}
Example
dirsearch -u https://example.com -e php,bak,zip
Brute-forces paths trying php/bak/zip extensions.
Options & flags
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Command builder
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dirsearch
Usage examples
dirsearch -u https://target.tld -e php,bak,zip
Scan trying common backup/source extensions.
dirsearch -u https://target.tld -r -x 404,403
Recursive scan hiding 404/403.
Advantages
- Great defaults + wordlists
- Recursion & filtering
Disadvantages
- Noisy
- Wordlist-dependent
Tags
#web#content-discovery
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Frequently asked questions
What is dirsearch used for?
dirsearch brute-forces directories and files with smart extensions, recursion and filtering.
What is an example dirsearch command?
A common example is: dirsearch -u https://example.com -e php,bak,zip — Brute-forces paths trying php/bak/zip extensions.
Is dirsearch part of Kali Linux?
Yes. dirsearch ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install dirsearch.
What category of security tool is dirsearch?
dirsearch is a Web Application tool with a medium-risk profile when run against a live target.
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