Nebula - AI Security Tool

Overview

Nebula is an open-source, AI-powered penetration testing assistant that automates recon, note-taking, and vulnerability analysis. It integrates external AI models into a command-line interface to streamline security assessments for cybersecurity professionals.

Key Features

  • Open-source command-line penetration testing assistant
  • Integrates external AI models (OpenAI, Ollama, etc.)
  • Automates reconnaissance tasks
  • Automates structured note-taking
  • Assists in vulnerability analysis
  • Streamlines security assessment workflows

Ideal Use Cases

  • Red team and penetration testing automation
  • Reconnaissance and information gathering
  • Consolidating and automating vulnerability analysis
  • Generating structured assessment notes
  • Integrating AI into security CLI workflows

Getting Started

  • Visit the Nebula GitHub repository
  • Clone the Nebula repository locally
  • Install project dependencies per repository instructions
  • Configure AI provider credentials (OpenAI, Ollama) as documented
  • Run Nebula using its command-line interface
  • Consult repository documentation for advanced configuration

Pricing

Nebula is open-source and no pricing is disclosed for the project. External AI providers (OpenAI, Ollama) may require separate accounts and fees.

Limitations

  • Requires familiarity with command-line tools
  • Depends on external AI providers and associated credentials
  • May require self-hosting and maintenance as an open-source project

Key Information

  • Category: Security
  • Type: AI Security Tool