// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

KALI-MCP-TOOLKIT TOOLS

20 tools from the Kali-Mcp-Toolkit MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 20 KALI-MCP-TOOLKIT TOOLS

READ 8 tools

Read code_read Read file content from the workspace. Read list_kali_tools List available Kali tools, optionally filtered by category. Read shell_connection_list List all active reverse-shell connections. Read shell_connection_read Read the output buffer of a reverse-shell connection. Read shell_listener_list List all active reverse-shell listeners. Read terminal_list List all active terminal sessions. Read terminal_read Read the latest output from a terminal session buffer. Read tool_help Get usage / help text for a specific Kali tool (--help or man).

WRITE 2 tools

Write code_create Create a new file/script in the workspace. Write code_edit Edit an existing file using search/replace patches.

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive terminal_kill Destroy a terminal session and free resources.

EXECUTE 9 tools

Execute code_execute Execute a script/program from the workspace. Execute shell_connection_exec Execute a command on a reverse-shell connection and return output. Execute shell_listener_start Start a reverse-shell listener (requires admin scope, must be enabled in config). Execute shell_listener_stop Stop a reverse-shell listener. Execute terminal_exec Execute a command in an existing terminal session. Execute exec_tool exec_tool Execute code_install_deps Install packages (requires admin scope, must be enabled in config). Execute terminal_create Create a new interactive PTY terminal session. Execute terminal_send_input Send raw input to a terminal session (for interactive programs).

// FAQ

How many tools does the Kali-Mcp-Toolkit MCP server have? +

The Kali-Mcp-Toolkit MCP server exposes 20 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Kali-Mcp-Toolkit tools? +

Route the Kali-Mcp-Toolkit server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Kali-Mcp-Toolkit tools fall into? +

Kali-Mcp-Toolkit tools are categorised as Read (8), Write (2), Destructive (1), Execute (9). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Kali-Mcp-Toolkit tool call.

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