[Name] - Nihilist
[Version] - v1.0
[Homepage] - https://github.com/casterbyte/Nihilist
[Download] - https://github.com/casterbyte/Nihilist/releases
[Author] - Magama Bazarov
[License] - Apache 2.0
[Description] - Nihilist is a Cisco IOS security auditing tool that helps assess the security of Cisco routers and switches. It performs a deep analysis of device configurations, not only detecting the presence of security mechanisms but also evaluating their correctness and compliance with best security practices.
[Dependencies] - python3-colorama, python3-netmiko
[Similar tools] - Nihilist is similar to my Sara tool, which is already included in Kali Linux. Sara is designed to analyze RouterOS configurations, while Nihilist is focused on Cisco IOS. Both tools connect via SSH and analyze the hardware configuration using regular expressions.
[Activity] - The project was created in March 2025 and will be maintained with updates and potential bug fixes.
[How to install] - https://github.com/casterbyte/Nihilist/releases/tag/v1.0 (installation is performed via setup.py, without using pip)
[How to use] - https://github.com/casterbyte/Nihilist/wiki/Mechanism-of-the-tool
[Packaged] - Yes: https://gitlab.com/casterbyte/nihilist