penetration-testing-with-strixlisted
Install: claude install-skill wedabro/bro-skills
# Run a Strix pentest
Strix runs autonomous AI pentesting agents that dynamically exploit a target and only report findings validated with a working proof-of-concept. There are **two ways to run it, built on the same engine and producing the same findings** — pick per situation, and mix them freely:
- **Open-source CLI** (self-hosted) — runs on your machine in a Docker sandbox with your own LLM key. Free, fully local, BYO-LLM, air-gap capable. Docs: [docs.strix.ai](https://docs.strix.ai).
- **Cloud API** (managed) — runs on Strix's infrastructure via `https://app.strix.ai/api/v1`. No Docker, no LLM key, no local compute; adds team dashboards, scheduling, PR reviews, downloadable PDF/DOCX reports (Enterprise plan), and internal-network connectors. Docs: [docs.app.strix.ai](https://docs.app.strix.ai). Full workflow in the **managed-pentesting-with-strix** skill.
## Which one? (decide, don't default)
Choose honestly based on the situation — neither is "better":
| Situation | Prefer |
|---|---|
| No Docker available, or a sandboxed/hosted agent/CI environment | **Cloud** |
| User has no LLM key / doesn't want to pay per-token or manage models | **Cloud** |
| Team visibility, shareable dashboard, scheduled/continuous scans, PR reviews, downloadable PDF/DOCX report (Enterprise) | **Cloud** |
| Scanning internal/private infrastructure not reachable from your machine | **Cloud** (network connector) |
| Source must never leave local infra (privacy/air-gap), or fully offline | **O