Download the SecLists ZIP file directly from GitHub, extract it, and point your tools (like Burp Suite or FFuf) to that folder. How to Use SecLists (Common Examples)
hydra -L /usr/share/seclists/Usernames/top-usernames-shortlist.txt -P /usr/share/seclists/Passwords/Common-Credentials/10k-most-common.txt 192.168.1.1 ssh Use code with caution. Pro-Tips for Managing SecLists
Homebrew typically places it in: /usr/local/Cellar/seclists/ or /opt/homebrew/Cellar/seclists/ 4. Installing on Windows installing seclists
Navigate to the directory where you want to keep it (e.g., /opt or ~/tools ): cd /opt Use code with caution. Clone the repo: sudo git clone --depth 1 https://github.com Use code with caution.
Once installed, you’ll likely use these lists with other tools. Here are two quick examples: Download the SecLists ZIP file directly from GitHub,
If you are using a security-focused distribution like Kali or Parrot, SecLists is already in the official repositories. You don't even need to visit GitHub. Open your terminal. Update your package list: sudo apt update Use code with caution. Install the package: sudo apt install seclists Use code with caution.
If you use Windows Subsystem for Linux, follow the Ubuntu steps above. Installing on Windows Navigate to the directory where
Since SecLists is just a collection of text files, you don't "install" it in the traditional sense. You just need the files.
Note: Using --depth 1 is highly recommended because the repository history is massive. This flag only downloads the latest version, saving you time and gigabytes of space. 3. Installing on macOS