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Script Incubator

Content here is being evaluated for a permanent home. Topics graduate when they reach 10 modules with clear curriculum scope (cert, course, or topic). Until then, this is the visible parking lot — modules stay reachable instead of going stale in the catalog.

148 modules
35 sub-clusters
3 ready to graduate

linux-*

35 modules — READY TO GRADUATE
script-linux-lab
Linux/Bash Lab
Hands-on exercises for shell navigation, file operations, text processing, and scripting
script-linux-cli-review
Linux CLI Review
Linux command line Jeopardy-style review game
script-linux-compression
Mission: Compression & Archives - Script House
Linux Compression - lab content
script-linux-disk-drill
Disk Drill - Script House
Linux Disk Drill - lab content
script-linux-disk-mgmt
Disk Management Mission - Script House
Linux Disk Mgmt - lab content
script-linux-disk-partition-prep
Disk Partition Prep - Script House
Linux Disk Partition Prep - lab content
script-linux-env-vars
Environment Variables Mission - Script House
Linux Env Vars - lab content
script-linux-file-mgmt-prep
Prep: File Management Chain - Script House
Linux File Mgmt Prep - lab content
script-linux-file-ops
Mission: File Operations - Script House
Linux File Ops - lab content
script-linux-file-search
Mission: File Searching - Script House
Linux File Search - lab content
script-linux-find-drill
File Finding Drill - Script House
Linux Find Drill - lab content
script-linux-links
Mission: Links & Symlinks - Script House
Linux Links - lab content
script-linux-log-analysis-mission
Log Analysis Mission - Script House
Linux Log Analysis Mission - lab content
script-linux-log-analysis-prep
Prep: Log Analysis - Script House
Linux Log Analysis Prep - lab content
script-linux-log-analysis
Log Analysis Mission - Script House
Linux Log Analysis - lab content
script-linux-log-investigation-prep
Log Investigation Prep - Script House
Linux Log Investigation Prep - lab content
script-linux-mkdir-drill
Directory Builder Drill - Script House
Linux Mkdir Drill - lab content
script-linux-nav-drill
Navigation Drill - Script House
Linux Nav Drill - lab content
script-linux-network-config
Network Configuration Mission - Script House
Linux Network Config - lab content
script-linux-network-drill
Network Drill - Script House
Linux Network Drill - lab content
script-linux-package-mgmt
Package Management Mission - Script House
Linux Package Mgmt - lab content
script-linux-permissions-drill
Permissions Drill - Script House
Linux Permissions Drill - lab content
script-linux-permissions-lab
Mission: File Permissions - Script House
Linux Permissions Lab - lab content
script-linux-process-drill
Process Drill - Script House
Linux Process Drill - lab content
script-linux-process-lifecycle
Process Lifecycle Visualizer - Script House
Linux Process Lifecycle - lab content
script-linux-process-mgmt
Process Management Mission - Script House
Linux Process Mgmt - lab content
script-linux-service-drill
Service Drill - Script House
Linux Service Drill - lab content
script-linux-service-mgmt
Service Management Mission - Script House
Linux Service Mgmt - lab content
script-linux-ssh
SSH Operations Mission - Script House
Linux Ssh - lab content
script-linux-sysadmin-reference
Sysadmin Quick Reference - Script House
List all running processes with CPU/MEM usage
script-linux-systemctl
Service Management Mission - Script House
Linux Systemctl - lab content
script-linux-text-viewing
Mission: Text Viewing & Processing - Script House
Linux Text Viewing - lab content
script-linux-users
Mission: User Management - Script House
Linux Users - lab content
script-linux-viewing-drill
File Viewing Drill - Script House
Linux Viewing Drill - lab content
script-linux-wildcards
Mission: Wildcards & Globbing - Script House
Linux Wildcards - lab content

intro-*

30 modules — READY TO GRADUATE
script-intro
CLH-001: Introduction to the Hacker CLI
Think like an investigator. Work like a hacker. Master the command line.
script-intro-module
CLH-002: Navigation & Reconnaissance
Map the terrain. Every hacker's first move is knowing where they are and what's around them.
script-intro-2
CLH-003: Network Analysis
Capture packets. Decode traffic. Find the breach.
script-intro-3
CLH-004: Text Analysis & Pattern Hunting
Use grep and regex to find needles in haystacks. Every hacker's secret weapon.
script-intro-4
CLH-005: Process Investigation
Find the rogue process. Malware hides in plain sight among legitimate services.
script-intro-5
CLH-006: Permissions & Access Control
Control who can read, write, and execute. The foundation of Linux security.
script-intro-6
CLH-007: Shell Scripting Basics
Automate everything. Why type commands 100 times when a script does it once?
script-intro-7
CLH-008: Advanced Shell Scripting
Functions, arrays, and error handling. Build production-grade security tools.
script-intro-8
CLH-009: System Administration
Manage users, services, and scheduled tasks. Control the machine.
script-intro-9
CLH-010: Log Analysis & Forensics
Investigate real attack evidence. Hunt through 25,000+ lines of logs to find the breach.
script-intro-10
CLH-011: Network Reconnaissance
Map the network. Find open ports. Identify services. Know your target.
script-intro-11
CLH-012: Web Enumeration
Probe web servers. Discover hidden paths. Extract valuable information from HTTP.
script-intro-12
CLH-013: Incident Response
When breaches happen, respond fast. Collect evidence. Contain the threat.
script-intro-13
CLH-014: Automation & Tooling
Build your own security tools. Automate the boring stuff. Work smarter.
script-intro-14
CLH-015: Capstone Challenge
Final exam. Apply everything you've learned. Prove your CLI mastery.
script-intro-15
CLH-016: System Intel
Profile any system. Extract hardware fingerprints. Know your target.
script-intro-16
CLH-017: Find & Locate
Hunt for hidden files. Locate planted evidence. Find backdoors.
script-intro-17
CLH-018: Archive Operations
Extract dead drops. Compress exfil packages. Master archive formats.
script-intro-18
CLH-019: Disk Forensics
Analyze drives. Find hidden partitions. Recover evidence.
script-intro-19
CLH-020: User Reconnaissance
Track users. Identify infiltrators. Audit access history.
script-intro-20
CLH-021: SSH Operations
Secure shells. Encrypted tunnels. Key-based access.
script-intro-21
CLH-022: Network Reconnaissance
Probe infrastructure. Resolve targets. Download intel.
script-intro-22
CLH-023: Service Management
Control daemons. Establish persistence. Manage system services.
script-intro-23
CLH-024: Scheduled Tasks
Automate execution. Configure beacons. Set dead man switches.
script-intro-24
CLH-025: Package Management
Install tools. Manage dependencies. Maintain operational capability.
script-intro-25
CLH-026: Access Control
Escalate privileges. Become root. Control the system.
script-intro-26
CLH-027: User Management
Create accounts. Establish persistence. Hide in plain sight.
script-intro-27
CLH-028: System Monitoring
Watch everything. Detect anomalies. Stay invisible.
script-intro-28
CLH-029: Vim Essentials
Edit files anywhere. No GUI required. The hacker's editor.
script-intro-29
CLH-030: Final Operation
Full Spectrum Cyber Operation. Everything you've learned. One mission.

quiz-*

30 modules — READY TO GRADUATE
script-quiz
CLH-002 Quiz: Navigation
You scored X out of Y correct
script-quiz-quiz
CLH-003 Quiz: Network Analysis
You scored X out of Y correct
script-quiz-2
CLH-004 Quiz: Pattern Hunting
You scored X out of Y correct
script-quiz-3
CLH-005 Quiz: Process Investigation
Quiz 3 - quiz content
script-quiz-4
CLH-006 Quiz: Permissions
Quiz 4 - quiz content
script-quiz-5
CLH-007 Quiz: Scripting Basics
Quiz 5 - quiz content
script-quiz-6
CLH-008 Quiz: Advanced Scripting
Quiz 6 - quiz content
script-quiz-7
CLH-009 Quiz: System Administration
Quiz 7 - quiz content
script-quiz-8
CLH-010 Quiz: Log Forensics
You scored X out of Y correct
script-quiz-9
CLH-011 Quiz: Network Reconnaissance
Quiz 9 - quiz content
script-quiz-10
CLH-012 Quiz: Web Enumeration
Quiz 10 - quiz content
script-quiz-11
CLH-013 Quiz: Incident Response
Quiz 11 - quiz content
script-quiz-12
CLH-014 Quiz: Automation & Tooling
Quiz 12 - quiz content
script-quiz-13
CLH-015 Final Quiz: Capstone Challenge
Quiz 13 - quiz content
script-quiz-14
CLH-016 Quiz: System Intel
You scored X out of Y correct
script-quiz-15
CLH-017 Quiz: Find & Locate
Quiz 15 - quiz content
script-quiz-16
CLH-018 Quiz: Archive Operations
Quiz 16 - quiz content
script-quiz-17
CLH-019 Quiz: Disk Forensics
Quiz 17 - quiz content
script-quiz-18
CLH-020 Quiz: User Reconnaissance
Quiz 18 - quiz content
script-quiz-19
CLH-021 Quiz: SSH Operations
Quiz 19 - quiz content
script-quiz-20
CLH-022 Quiz: Network Reconnaissance
Quiz 20 - quiz content
script-quiz-21
CLH-023 Quiz: Service Management
Quiz 21 - quiz content
script-quiz-22
CLH-024 Quiz: Scheduled Tasks
Quiz 22 - quiz content
script-quiz-23
CLH-025 Quiz: Package Management
Quiz 23 - quiz content
script-quiz-24
CLH-026 Quiz: Access Control
Quiz 24 - quiz content
script-quiz-25
CLH-027 Quiz: User Management
Quiz 25 - quiz content
script-quiz-26
CLH-028 Quiz: System Monitoring
Quiz 26 - quiz content
script-quiz-27
CLH-029 Quiz: Vim Essentials
Quiz 27 - quiz content
script-quiz-28
CLH-030 Certification: Shadow Agent Exam
Quiz 28 - quiz content
script-quiz-29
CLH-001 Quiz: CLI Basics
You scored X out of Y correct

python-*

9/10 modules — 1 to graduate
script-python-certificate
Python Certificate
Course completion certificate for Zero to Python
script-python-functions
Python Functions
Creating reusable code with functions
script-python-oop
Python OOP
Object-oriented programming in Python
script-python-collections
Python Collections
Lists, tuples, and collection operations
script-python-dictionaries
Python Dictionaries
Key-value pairs and dictionary operations
script-python-file-handling
Python File Handling
Reading, writing, and manipulating files
script-python-lab
Python Programming Lab
From basics to OOP with hands-on exercises covering all Python fundamentals
script-python-quiz
Python Programming Quiz
15 questions testing Python syntax, data structures, and OOP
script-python-files
Python File Handling
Reading, writing, and processing files in Python

windows-*

3/10 modules — 7 to graduate
script-windows-cli
Windows CLI Tools
Command-line utilities for Windows
script-windows-registry
Windows Registry
Navigate and understand the registry
script-windows-troubleshooting
Windows Troubleshooting
Diagnose and fix common Windows issues

process-*

3/10 modules — 7 to graduate
script-process-management
Process Management
Managing system processes and services
script-process
Process Lifecycle - Linux Tools
State symbol: R
script-process-monitor
Process Monitoring Lab
Linux process monitoring — top, htop, signals, job control, system load diagnosis

anonymity-*

3/10 modules — 7 to graduate
script-anonymity-tor
Anonymity Part 1: Tor Fundamentals
Tor network — onion routing, circuits, hidden services, OPSEC limitations
script-anonymity-vpn
Anonymity Part 2: VPN Fundamentals
VPN technology — WireGuard, OpenVPN, kill switches, Tor vs VPN decisions
script-anonymity-advanced
Anonymity Part 3: Advanced Privacy
Advanced privacy — Tails, Whonix, MAC randomization, DNS privacy, OPSEC capstone

package-*

2/10 modules — 8 to graduate
script-package-manager
Package Manager
Managing software with apt, yum, and pip
script-package-management
Package Management
Linux package managers: apt, yum, dnf, and pip

automation-*

2/10 modules — 8 to graduate
script-automation-presentation
Automation Presentation
Slide deck on automation fundamentals
script-automation-intro
Automation Introduction
Introduction to automation concepts: task scheduling, scripted workflows, and repeatable processes

powershell-*

2/10 modules — 8 to graduate
script-powershell-lab
PowerShell Automation Lab
Master Windows automation with object pipelines, scripting, and system administration
script-powershell-quiz
PowerShell Automation Quiz
15 questions on cmdlets, pipelines, and Windows automation

sysadmin-*

2/10 modules — 8 to graduate
script-sysadmin-lab
Sysadmin & Automation Lab
Cross-platform automation for logs, backups, scheduling, and user management
script-sysadmin-quiz
Sysadmin & Automation Quiz
15 questions on automation best practices and system administration

permission-*

2/10 modules — 8 to graduate
script-permission-puzzle
Permission Puzzle
Linux chmod mastery game. Convert between symbolic and octal notation, solve permission scenarios, and identify security
script-permission
Linux Permission Calculator - Script House
Standard executable

sudo-*

2/10 modules — 8 to graduate
script-sudo-su
sudo su
DOS-style text adventure. Linux sysadmin discovers a rootkit on a production server. Hunt the intruder through the files
script-sudo-flap
Sudo Flap
Terminal cursor dodging permission walls in a flappy bird style challenge

ssh-*

2/10 modules — 8 to graduate
script-ssh-basics
SSH Fundamentals Lab
Hands-on SSH fundamentals — key generation, config, SCP, tunneling, ssh-agent
script-ssh-advanced
Advanced SSH Lab
Advanced SSH — hardening, reverse tunnels, SOCKS proxy, jump hosts, multiplexing, fail2ban

log-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-log-management
Log Management
System logging and log analysis

command-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-command-translator
Command Translator
Translate commands between Linux, Windows, and macOS

macos-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-macos-linux-basics
macOS & Linux Basics
Introduction to macOS and Linux operating systems

dont-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-dont-kill-the-server
Don't Kill the Server
Linux sysadmin survival game. Production web server disk is full during Black Friday. You have 3 minutes to diagnose, fi

terminal-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-terminal-velocity
Terminal Velocity
Timed Linux command challenges. Type the correct command to accomplish each task. Fuzzy matching accepts aliases and fla

regex-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-regex-runner
Regex Runner
Build regex patterns to match targets in sample text. Real-time highlighting shows matches as you type. Progressive diff

cron-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-cron-builder
Cron Job Builder
Build and read cron expressions. Alternating build (construct from English) and read (interpret syntax) rounds. Interact

patch-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-patch-tuesday
Patch Tuesday
Vulnerability triage and patch management simulator. Prioritize CVEs by severity, assess exploit likelihood, schedule ma

chmod-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-chmod-ta
chmod 777
The permission nightmare — fix it before 9 AM

shell-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-shell-sprint
Shell Sprint
8-bit pixel endless runner. Terminal cursor sprinting through a Linux filesystem. Jump over permission errors, duck unde

pipe-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-pipe-snake
Pipe Snake
Snake style game chaining piped Linux commands

blacksite-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-blacksite-demo
BLACKSITE TERMINAL - Demo
Blacksite Demo - applet content

lab-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-lab
CLH-001: Introduction to Hacker CLI - House of Script
Lab - lab content

template-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-template-warmup
File Navigation Warmup - Script House
Template Warmup - lab content

warmup-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-warmup-navigation
Directory Navigation Warmup - Script House
Warmup Navigation - lab content

directory-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-directory
Linux Directory Explorer - Script House
# ${c.desc}

service-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-service
Service Dependency Map - Linux Tools
' + escapeHtml(svc.description) + '

gpg-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-gpg-encryption
GPG Encryption Lab
Hands-on GPG — key generation, keyring management, encryption, decryption, digital signatures

checksum-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-checksum-verify
Checksum Verification Lab
File integrity — MD5, SHA-256, batch checking, tamper detection, HMAC

backup-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-backup-strategies
Backup Strategies Visualizer
Compare backup strategies: full, incremental, differential, and rotation schemes

reporting-*

1/10 modules — 9 to graduate
script-reporting-automation
Reporting Automation
Automate report generation: data collection, formatting, scheduling, and output delivery