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Review the [release changelog](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt/releases) before updating. **vt** creates intentionally vulnerable environments - always run in isolated networks (VMs/sandboxes) and never expose to the internet.\n\n---\n\n## Table of Contents\n\n- [Features](#features)\n- [Installation](#installation)\n- [Quick Start](#quick-start)\n- [Usage](#usage)\n- [Templates](#templates)\n- [What can you do with vt?](#what-can-you-do-with-vt)\n- [Documentation](#documentation)\n- [Star History](#star-history)\n- [Contributors](#contributors)\n- [Community](#community)\n- [License](#license)\n\n---\n\n## Features\n\n| | Feature | Description |\n|:--:|---------|-------------|\n| 🐳 | **Docker Compose** | Container orchestration for vulnerable environments |\n| 📦 | **Templates** | Community-curated vulnerable targets from [vt-templates](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates) |\n| 📊 | **State Tracking** | Track and manage running deployments |\n| 🔄 | **Auto-Update** | Sync templates from remote repository |\n\n---\n\n## Installation\n\n### Prerequisites\n\n- Go 1.24+\n- Docker \u0026 Docker Compose\n\n### Install with Go\n\n```bash\ngo install github.com/happyhackingspace/vt/cmd/vt@latest\n```\n\n### Build from Source\n\n```bash\ngit clone https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt.git\ncd vt\ngo build -o vt cmd/vt/main.go\nmv vt /usr/local/bin/  # Optional: add to PATH\n```\n\n---\n\n## Quick Start\n\n```bash\n# 1. Browse available templates\nvt template --list\n\n# 2. Start a vulnerable environment\nvt start --id vt-dvwa\n\n# 3. Access the target at http://localhost:80\n```\n\n---\n\n## Usage\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommand Reference\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/summary\u003e\n\n| Command | Description |\n|---------|-------------|\n| `vt template --list` | List all available templates |\n| `vt template --list --filter \u003ctag\u003e` | Filter templates by tag |\n| `vt template --update` | Update templates from remote repository |\n| `vt start --id \u003ctemplate-id\u003e` | Start a vulnerable environment |\n| `vt ps` | List running environments |\n| `vt stop --id \u003ctemplate-id\u003e` | Stop an environment |\n| `vt -v debug \u003ccommand\u003e` | Run with debug verbosity |\n\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n### Examples\n\n```bash\n# List templates with SQL injection vulnerabilities\nvt template --list --filter sqli\n\n# Start DVWA (Damn Vulnerable Web App)\nvt start --id vt-dvwa\n\n# Check running environments\nvt ps\n\n# Stop a specific environment\nvt stop --id vt-dvwa\n```\n\n---\n\n## Templates\n\nTemplates are automatically cloned to `~/vt-templates` on first run.\n\n| Template | Type | Description |\n|----------|:----:|-------------|\n| `vt-dvwa` | Lab | Damn Vulnerable Web Application |\n| `vt-juice-shop` | Lab | OWASP Juice Shop |\n| `vt-webgoat` | Lab | OWASP WebGoat |\n| `vt-bwapp` | Lab | Buggy Web Application |\n| `vt-mutillidae-ii` | Lab | OWASP Mutillidae II |\n\n\u003e **Want more?** Check out the [vt-templates repository](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates) for all available templates and contribution guidelines.\n\n---\n\n## What can you do with vt?\n\n| Use Case | Template |\n|----------|----------|\n| Practice SQL Injection | [vt-dvwa](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates/tree/main/labs/vt-dvwa) |\n| Learn XSS Exploitation | [vt-dvwa](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates/tree/main/labs/vt-dvwa) |\n| Test OWASP Top 10 | [vt-juice-shop](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates/tree/main/labs/vt-juice-shop) |\n| Exploit Real CVEs | [vt-2025-29927](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates/tree/main/cves/vt-2025-29927) |\n| API Security Testing | [vt-webgoat](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates/tree/main/labs/vt-webgoat) |\n| Train Security Teams | [vt-mutillidae-ii](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates/tree/main/labs/vt-mutillidae-ii) |\n\n---\n\n## Documentation\n\n| | Resource | Description |\n|:--:|----------|-------------|\n| 📦 | [Templates](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt-templates) | Browse all available templates |\n| 🤝 | [Contributing](./CONTRIBUTING.md) | Contribution guidelines |\n| 🐛 | [Issues](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt/issues) | Report bugs or request features |\n\n---\n\n## Star History\n\n\u003ca href=\"https://star-history.com/#HappyHackingSpace/vt\u0026Date\"\u003e\n  \u003cpicture\u003e\n    \u003csource 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**Issues**: [Report bugs](https://github.com/HappyHackingSpace/vt/issues)\n- 🤝 **Contributing**: Check out [CONTRIBUTING.md](./CONTRIBUTING.md)\n\n---\n\n## License\n\nThis project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE.md](./LICENSE.md) file for details.\n\n---\n\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\n**Happy Hacking!** 🎯\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fhappyhackingspace%2Fvt","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fhappyhackingspace%2Fvt","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fhappyhackingspace%2Fvt/lists"}