# Essential Tools

> Core pentesting tools and methodology - Burp Suite usage, Playwright automation, testing methodology, and professional reporting standards.

- Skill: `uhdyindy/essential-tools` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 8 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add uhdyindy/essential-tools`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/uhdyindy/essential-tools/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: UhdyIndy (https://skillmd.com/u/uhdyindy)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/uhdyindy/essential-tools

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# Essential Tools

Core tools, methodology, and reporting standards for penetration testing.

## Components

| Component | Purpose |
|-----------|---------|
| **Burp Suite** | Proxy, scanner, intruder, repeater, sequencer |
| **Playwright** | Browser automation, evidence capture, SPA testing |
| **Methodology** | PTES, OWASP WSTG, attack prioritization |
| **Reporting** | Professional report templates, DOCX generation |

## Reference

- `reference/essential-skills*.md` - Burp Suite techniques and web security testing methodology
- `reference/playwright-automation.md` - Playwright MCP usage for pentesting
- `reference/web-application-attacks.md` - Web application attack methodology
- `reference/PROFESSIONAL_REPORT_STANDARD.md` - Finding quality standards, compliance mapping, and pre-delivery checklist (report structure is in coordination skill)