# Dirb

> Use this skill when the user wants to discover hidden directories and files on web servers through dictionary-based scanning.

- Skill: `javimosch/dirb` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/dirb`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/dirb/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/dirb

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# dirb Plugin

dirb brute-forces hidden web directories and files.

## Usage Examples

- "scan a website for hidden directories"
- "use custom wordlist for web scanning"
- "recursively scan discovered directories"

## Installation

```bash
brew install dirb
```

## Key Features
- Web directory brute-forcing
- Dictionary-based path discovery
- Recursive scanning support
- Custom wordlist support
- HTTP status code filtering
- Cookie and proxy support