Kali Linux

debian based www.kali.org open_in_new

Linux for hackers and security pros. Packed with pen-test tools.

3 Downloads

0 LTS Builds

1 Architectures

1 Editions

Available Downloads

3 options indexed

Name	Version	Edition	Arch	Size	Download
Kali Linux 2026.1 Installer	2026.1	Installer	amd64	—	download ISO Verify your download: Linux/macOS: `sha256sum filename.iso` Windows: `certutil -hashfile filename.iso SHA256` Compare the output to the copied checksum. save .torrent
Kali Linux 2026.1 Installer	2026.1	Installer	amd64	—	download ISO Verify your download: Linux/macOS: `sha256sum filename.iso` Windows: `certutil -hashfile filename.iso SHA256` Compare the output to the copied checksum. save .torrent
Kali Linux 2026.1 Installer	2026.1	Installer	amd64	—	download ISO Verify your download: Linux/macOS: `sha256sum filename.iso` Windows: `certutil -hashfile filename.iso SHA256` Compare the output to the copied checksum. save .torrent

// Kali Linux

Write the ISO to USB — for persistence, use the Kali Live USB guide

Boot and choose "Install" or run live — all security tools are pre-installed

Update tools: sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

// Select packages, copy the combined shell command

PM: APT

checklist Select packages

~/post-install.sh

Select items to generate a command.

// ProtonDB lookup

sports_esports

GAMING_OPTIMIZED:

FALSE — Gaming possible with setup

SETUP_REQUIRED

search ProtonDB Lookup

> Curated subset. Full database: ProtonDB