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ArchStrike
An Arch Linux repository and live-ISO project bringing a curated penetration-testing and security-research tool catalog to Arch, in the same 'repository-first' spirit as BlackArch.
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Based on
Arch Linux
First released
2013
Package manager
pacman
Desktop environments
None by default (window-manager-agnostic; can install any)
ArchStrike, like BlackArch, exists primarily as an additional pacman repository that layers security and penetration-testing tools onto Arch Linux, alongside a bootable live ISO for users who want a ready-to-go environment without a manual Arch install first. Its package selection overlaps significantly with BlackArch's, and the choice between the two often comes down to which repository's specific package set or update cadence a given security researcher prefers. Both projects share Arch's rolling-release model, meaning security tools stay current with upstream releases rather than waiting for a periodic distribution refresh.
MirrorNest doesn't mirror distro ISOs — installation media should always come straight from the project's own official download page (linked above), so you get the correct checksum/signature to verify against.