essential-tools

Guide Burp Suite and Playwright workflows for web application penetration testing.

Updated May 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hoanghn61/.agents --skill essential-tools-hoanghn61
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: essential-tools
Source: https://github.com/hoanghn61/.agents/tree/main/skills/essential-tools
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hoanghn61/.agents --skill essential-tools-hoanghn61

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Essential Tools reduces wasted time in web application penetration tests by giving a repeatable workflow for selecting high-value targets, validating findings, and producing professional-quality report evidence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Burp Suite workflow: Use proxy history, targeted scanning, and focused insertion-point testing to quickly identify likely vulnerabilities (and reduce noise).
  • Playwright-based verification & evidence: Automate browser flows to validate client-side issues, capture screenshots/video, and document reproducible steps.
  • Professional reporting standards: Apply a finding-quality template (severity, CVSS vector, CWE/OWASP/MITRE mappings, PoC requirements, and evidence checklist) to improve consistency and delivery readiness.

Quick Start

Ask your AI to turn your target’s current Burp request (from HTTP History) into a focused test plan using targeted scanning and insertion-point validation, then outline what evidence to capture for a standards-compliant finding.

Frequently Asked Questions about essential-tools

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate web application pentesting scanner results and collect evidence?▼

You validate web application pentesting scanner results by using Playwright to automate browser flows, verify client-side issues, and capture step-by-step screenshots or video as reproducible evidence. This reduces false positives from automated scans.

How do I use Burp Suite for targeted scanning and insertion-point testing?▼

Use Burp Suite proxy history and targeted scanning to identify likely vulnerabilities with reduced noise. You can then apply focused insertion-point testing to quickly validate web application vulnerabilities before capturing evidence.

What's the best way to write professional penetration testing findings with CVSS and CWE mappings?▼

The best way to write professional penetration testing findings is to apply a structured reporting template enforcing severity, CVSS vectors, CWE/OWASP/MITRE mappings, and PoC requirements to ensure consistency and delivery readiness.

Do I need Playwright and Burp Suite to automate pentest evidence collection for SPAs?▼

Yes, you need Playwright and Burp Suite for pentest evidence collection on SPAs. Playwright handles browser-level validation and evidence capture across multi-step flows, while Burp Suite manages targeted scanning and proxy history.

Can I use this workflow for time-limited web application penetration tests?▼

Yes, this workflow is designed for time-limited web application penetration tests. It provides a repeatable process for selecting high-value targets, validating findings efficiently, and producing professional-quality report evidence without wasted effort.

How do I capture client-side behavior and document reproducible steps during a pentest?▼

You capture client-side behavior by using Playwright to automate browser experimentation and document reproducible steps. This approach validates client-side issues and generates report-ready evidence for multi-step SPA flows.