Hello OffSec Team,

I’m Ali Khafagy. I’m reaching out to share an open-source project I built called BashBard (Apache 2.0): an AI-native, safety-first terminal wrapper designed specifically to help learners build real Linux/Kali command-line skill through practice without turning the terminal into a chatbot.

What it is (and what it isn’t):
BashBard runs a real shell via PTY (so normal terminal behavior remains intact), but adds an assist + guardrail layer before commands execute. It is not intended to “do the work for the learner”; it’s designed to keep learners inside the terminal and turn errors into learning.

Why it complements KLC / PEN-103 learning goals:
KLC is fundamentally about becoming fluent and confident in Kali/Linux workflows. BashBard supports that by:

Intent → command translation (including Multi-lang), so a beginner can express a goal and see a correct CLI command they can study, modify, and learn from.

Error-driven learning via a repair loop: when a command fails (typo, wrong usage), BashBard proposes a corrected command with a short explanation to reinforce understanding.

Safe experimentation through dry-run and confirmation gates, which reduces fear of breaking systems and encourages more hands-on practice (the fastest path to mastery).

Native terminal experience (PTY integration), so learners still develop real muscle memory with tools and workflows rather than learning a separate “AI interface.”

Safety and responsible use (key for OffSec):
BashBard is intentionally conservative:

It performs pre-execution safety scanning and blocks well-known destructive patterns.

It uses a sudo allowlist model (and blocks risky sudo use by default).

It supports dry-run mode for preview-only learning.

The project is community-built and clearly positioned as not affiliated with OffSec unless you choose to mention it as a community resource.

What I’m asking:
If you’re open to it, I’d appreciate (1) feedback from the right person on your team regarding educational fit + safety expectations, and (2) guidance on whether it’s appropriate to share as an optional community companion for KLC learners (e.g., community spotlight/resource list) with clear disclaimers.

I can provide a short demo video and a one-page mapping of KLC topics (navigation, permissions, processes, networking, services, package management) → BashBard practice prompts and examples.

Repo: https://github.com/5afagy/BashBard
Docs: https://github.com/5afagy/BashBard/wiki
Demo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18YjwDTciNKpawu0_XCeNKLoktfdr-Wnj/view?usp=sharing

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards,
Ali Khafagy
[email protected]