This cheat sheet is designed to briefly reference some of the most commonly used Crunch commands, along with a brief description and practical examples to illustrate their use. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to brush up on your command-line skills or a newcomer eager to explore the possibilities of wordlist creation through Crunch, you’ll find valuable insights and shortcuts here.
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Installation
| Distribution | Command |
|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | sudo apt-get install crunch |
| CentOS/Fedora/Red Hat | sudo yum install crunch |
| NixOS | nix-env -iA nixos.crunch |
Crunch Cheat Sheet Commands
| Task | Command |
|---|---|
| Create a simple alphanumeric wordlist | crunch 4 4 abcdef123456 -o wordlist.txt |
| Generate a wordlist with a specific pattern | crunch 10 10 -t @@[email protected]@%^%^ -o patternlist.txt |
| Create a wordlist with incremental length | crunch 1 5 abcd -o incrlenlist.txt |
| Generate a wordlist using charset file | crunch 6 6 -f /usr/share/rainbowcrack/charset.txt mixalpha -o charlist.txt |
| Use Crunch with John the Ripper | `crunch 6 6 |
Wrapping Up
This Crunch Wordlist Creator cheat sheet highlights the tool’s flexibility and power for everything from simple tasks to advanced operations. Mastering Crunch can significantly boost your networking skills. Keep practising, explore resources, and share your findings to deepen your understanding and contribute to the community’s collective knowledge.
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Crunch Cheat Sheet References
- Crunch Man Page: Detailed command references and options. Visit Crunch Man Page
