> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # SnoopGod Linux: The Cybersecurity Distro Like Kali Linux - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/snoopgod-linux/ - Published: 2024-03-16T06:51:25.000Z - Updated: 2024-03-16T06:51:25.000Z - Description: A modern fork of Blackbuntu for pentesters is here! - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: First Look, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 Linux distributions are aplenty, but only some can be categorized as the [best Linux distributions](https://itsfoss.com/linux-hacking-penetration-testing/) for hacking and penetration testing. Among those, Kali Linux is the most popular one that has gained a cult following (for all the right reasons). But, from time-to-time, we get to see new Linux distros that try to challenge the top dog with what they have to offer. One such distro is the recently introduced “**SnoopGod Linux**” that has risen from the ashes of [Blackbuntu](https://github.com/VenezuelanHackingTeam/blackbuntu?ref=itsfoss.com), a popular pentesting distro back in the day. Strangely enough, when I first came across this on [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/pentest/comments/1b7mlbk/farewell%5Fblackbuntu%5Fhello%5Fsnoopgod%5Flinux/?ref=itsfoss.com), only one name came to my mind, and that was “[Snoop Dogg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoop%5FDogg?ref=itsfoss.com)”. Maybe SnoopGod Linux's name was derived from the famous rapper's, perhaps not, who knows? Nonetheless, let's move on and see what SnoopGod, the Linux distro has to offer. ## SnoopGod Linux: Overview ⭐ ![a screenshot of snoopgod linux desktop screen with the about this system page open in the settings app](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/03/SnoopGod_a.jpg) Built on an Ubuntu base, SnoopGod Linux **completely focuses on** [**pentesting**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penetration%5Ftest?ref=itsfoss.com)**, security, and development**. At the time of writing, the latest release was based on Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS, with KDE Plasma 5.24.7 as the [desktop environment](https://itsfoss.com/what-is-desktop-environment/) (DE), and [Linux kernel 6.5](https://itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-5-release/) powering it. Some **key highlights** include: - **Intuitive User Interface** - **Security-Focused Approach** - **Expansive selection of Tools/Libraries** Let's start off with the pre-installed set of tools and libraries that the developers say **consists of over 800 individual packages** to cover most pentesting use-cases with highlights such as [Aircrack-ng](https://www.aircrack-ng.org/?ref=itsfoss.com), [BeEF](https://beefproject.com/?ref=itsfoss.com), [Metasploit](https://www.metasploit.com/?ref=itsfoss.com), and more. You can refer to [the list](https://github.com/snoopgodlinux/system/blob/main/TOOLS.md?ref=itsfoss.com) for a detailed outlook of the tools and libraries included with SnoopGod Linux. ![snoopgod linux](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/03/snoopgod-tools.jpg) The homepage for SnoopGod Linux also mentions “*designed with the aim of achieving the maximum performance and minimum consumption of resources*”. As for the interface, I mentioned earlier that it features KDE Plasma, which, in my opinion, looks very neat, and **may be able to entice Windows users** into checking out SnoopGod Linux. Overall, the package seems quite solid for a pentesting-focused Linux distro, and this pitches it right against [Exodia OS](https://itsfoss.com/exodia-os/), which I checked out last year, and [Kali Linux](https://www.kali.org/?ref=itsfoss.com), which is the de facto standard in this space. If you try it out, please let me know how your experience was in the comments below. 💬 ## 📥 Get SnoopGod Linux For getting the latest SnoopGod Linux release, you can head over to its [official website](https://snoopgod.com/download/?ref=itsfoss.com), where you will find multiple builds; choose whichever suits your system best. [SnoopGod Linux](https://snoopgod.com/download/?ref=itsfoss.com) Before you go to install, just keep the **minimum system requirements** in mind: - **CPU:** 2 GHz dual-core processor. - **RAM:** 4 GB or more. - **Storage:** 80 GB or more. I must say, that is a very steep number for the minimum required disk storage space, but I guess that is due to the sheer number of pre-installed packages it comes with. Anyhow, if you are interested in checking out the source code, then you can refer to its [GitHub repo](https://github.com/snoopgodlinux/system?ref=itsfoss.com). **Suggested Read** 📖 [10 Best Linux Distributions for Hacking & Pen Testing \[2023\]The best Linux distros that can help you learn hacking and pentesting.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/distros-for-hacking-and-penetration-testing.png)](https://itsfoss.com/linux-hacking-penetration-testing/)