https://github.com/ucybers/setupkali

Kali Linux Customization and Setup Tool for Newly Imported VM's
https://github.com/ucybers/setupkali

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Kali Linux Customization and Setup Tool for Newly Imported VM's

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/ucybers/setupkali
• Owner: UCYBERS
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2024-08-06T16:31:07.000Z (11 months ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2025-01-06T22:22:49.000Z (6 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-04-04T17:11:59.935Z (3 months ago)
• Topics: after-install-kali-linux, after-install-kalilinux, fix, gnome, hacking-tool, kali, kali-linux, kali-linux-tools, kali-setup, kali-tools, kalilinux, pentesting, pentration-testing, root, setup, tools, virtual-machine, virtualbox, vm, vmware
• Language: Shell
• Homepage: https://ucybers.com
• Size: 1.17 MB
• Stars: 18
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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README

        
# setupkali.sh

# Fixes and Enhancements for Kali Linux

![setupkali](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/98faac4b-9dec-40d4-ba58-1a498719de21)

- **Author**: UCYBERS

- **GitHub Repository**: [setupkali](https://github.com/UCYBERS/setupkali)

- **Usage**: `sudo ./setupkali.sh` (defaults to the menu system)

- **Command Line Arguments**: Valid arguments can be used; only one argument is supported

# Enabled root login.

- **Username**: root

- **Password**: ucybers

# Fixes and Features for Kali Linux Setup

- Author assumes zero liability for any data loss or misuse of setupkali

- Menu breakdown added below revision history

# Revision History

## Revision 1.0.0 - Initial Release

- Added features for Kali Linux setup

- Included options for package installation and configuration

## Revision 1.1.0 - Feature Enhancements and Improvements

### New Functions Added:

- Introduced the `fix_hushlogin` function to manage `.hushlogin` for root user sessions.

- Added the `fix_sources` function to update and validate APT sources, including enabling `deb-src` and ensuring `non-free-firmware` inclusion.

- Implemented the `apt_autoremove` function for system cleanup post-upgrade.

### Customization Updates:

- Added support for setting a custom Firefox homepage for the root user.

- Improved menu layout and descriptions for better usability.

### Wi-Fi Hotspot Installation:

- Streamlined the installation process for `linux-wifi-hotspot`, ensuring proper package verification and minimal dependencies.

### Kernel Update Integration:

- Included commands for installing kernel headers alongside kernel updates.

### Power Management Tweaks:

- Added `disable_power_gnome` function to optimize GNOME power settings for better performance.

### General Enhancements:

- Optimized the script to ensure functions run under the correct user contexts (e.g., root or kali user as needed).

- Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

# Menu Breakdown of setupkali

- **Menu Option 1** - Change to GNOME Desktop

  - Installs GNOME and sets it as default

  - Updates the system to remove XFCE and configure GNOME as the primary session

- **Menu Option 2** - Enable Root Login

  - Installs root login and sets the password

  - Sets the root password to 'ucybers'

- **Menu Option 3** - Install Tools for Root

  - Installs a comprehensive list of tools and utilities including:

    - Terminator

    - Leafpad

    - Mousepad

    - Firefox ESR

    - Metasploit Framework

    - Burpsuite

    - Maltego

    - Beef-xss

    - Additional tools like ark, dolphin, gwenview, mdk3, kate, partitionmanager, okular, unix-privesc-check, vlc, zaproxy

- **Menu Option 4** - Install Pen Tools

  - Improved wireless compatibility

      - Atheros AR9271 drivers.

      - Correct RTL8812AU drivers.

      - Realtek RT5370 drivers.

      - Improved Monitor mode, packet injection and AP mode support.

  - Bug fixes:

      - Fixed netdiscover range issue.

      - Fixed Zenmap discovery bugs.

      - Fixed wash and reaver issues with RTL8812AU chipset.

      - Fixed bettercap hstshijack caplet issues.

      - Added modified hstshijack caplet that works properly with HSTS websites.

      - Patched XZ Utils package.

   

  - Additional software:

      - Install WiFi Hotspot

      - Install system monitoring tool

      - Setup Firefox Custom Homepage

      - Add Firefox Bookmarks

      - Install Zenmap

      - Install Network Driver

      - Install MDK4

      - Install Python2 Pip

- **Menu Option 5** - Upgrade System

  - System Upgrade

    - Update package list

    - Upgrade installed packages

    - Perform a full distribution upgrade

    - Clean up unnecessary packages

    - Clean up package cache

  

- **Menu Option 6** - Setup All

  - Executes a series of setup tasks including:

    - Changing to GNOME

    - Enabling root login

    - Installing tools for root

    - Installing and configuring icons

    - Changing the root user's desktop background

    - Fixing APT sources and updating system

    - Installing and configuring WiFi hotspot utilities

    - Configuring GNOME dock and Dash applications

    - Running Python package installations

    - Updating and upgrading system packages

    - Fixing broken packages

    - Fix Nmap

    - Remove Kali Undercover

    - Improved performance

    - Darker theme

    - Darker icons

- **Menu Option 0** - Exit

  - Exits the script

# TODO

- Improve error handling

- Add more customization options

# Installation

```bash

# Remove existing setupkali folder

rm -rf setupkali/

# Clone setupkali repository & enter the folder

sudo git clone https://github.com/UCYBERS/setupkali

cd setupkali

# Execute the script - Run menu options as needed

sudo chmod +x setupkali.sh

# (The script must be run with root privileges)

sudo ./setupkali.sh