Overview

This section will guide you through the quickest way to install, set up, and run a scan using some key ProjectDiscovery open-source tools.

We’ll focus on a few tools to demonstrate ProjectDiscovery’s core capabilities. If you want to explore more tools and features, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Interested in learning more about the ProjectDiscovery Cloud Platform (PDCP)? Visit the PDCP Introduction for all the details.

What’s in Getting Started?

Get started with ProjectDiscovery in a few simple steps:

  • Installing the latest version of Go
  • Installing Nuclei
  • Running a scan
  • Reviewing your results
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Step 1: Installing the Latest Version of Go

Download and install the latest version of Go from the official website. Ensure that your system is up to date and Go is properly installed by running go version in your terminal.

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Step 2: Installing Nuclei

Install Nuclei by following the instructions in the official Nuclei documentation. You can use package managers or build from source.

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Step 3: Running a Scan

After installing Nuclei, run your first scan with the command:

nuclei -u https://your-target-domain.com

This will initiate a scan on the target domain.

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Step 4: Reviewing Your Results

Once the scan is complete, review the results to identify any potential vulnerabilities. Nuclei will generate a report of findings that you can act on.