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metasploit-framework

GitHub describes it as Metasploit Framework. The repository metadata lists Ruby as its primary language. The metadata lists the NOASSERTION license. This article stays within the project description and details documented in the GitHub repository README.

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rapid7/metasploit-framework: Metasploit Framework

GitHub describes it as Metasploit Framework. The repository metadata lists Ruby as its primary language. The metadata lists the NOASSERTION license. This article stays within the project description and details documented in the GitHub repository README.

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Repository scope

GitHub describes it as Metasploit Framework. The repository metadata lists Ruby as its primary language. The metadata lists the NOASSERTION license. The README describes the project this way: The Metasploit Framework is an open-source tool released under a BSD-style license. For detailed licensing information, refer to the COPYING file.

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Bug and Feature Requests

The README section "Bug and Feature Requests" states: Submit bugs and feature requests via the GitHub Issues tracker. New submissions can be made through the MSF-BUGv1 form.

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Support and Communication

The README section "Support and Communication" states: - Join our GitHub Discussions for community support and general questions - Join the Metasploit Slack for real-time chat - Submit GitHub Issues for bug reports and feature requests - Follow @metasploit on X or @metasploit@infosec.exchange on Mastodon for updates

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Support and Communication

The README section "Support and Communication" states: Note: Some community members may still use IRC channels and the metasploit-hackers mailing list, though the primary support channels are now GitHub Discussions and Slack.

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Editorial conclusion

The repository README is the source for this review. It does not replace a local installation or an independent test.

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Official sources

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Community notes

Community notes