Starkiller is an open-source desktop application that serves as the graphical frontend for PowerShell Empire, the post-exploitation command-and-control framework, and it is free to use. Built with VueJS and packaged as a submodule of Empire since version 5.0, it runs against Empire's API rather than as a standalone install, giving red teamers and penetration testers a GUIGUIA graphical user interface, controls such as windows, buttons and menus. It lets people use software visually rather than entering commands. over agent management, listeners, modules, and credentials instead of Empire's console interface. Its README describes it plainly as a frontend for Empire, so it sits alongside that project rather than competing with separate C2 platforms. With 8 contributors, 27 commits in the past year, and a release only 20 days ago, it is actively maintained, most recently adding job management and a plugin marketplace to the agent interface.
Which agents are checked in right now and what is each one waiting on?
the dashboard's agent check-in list and topology panel show live agent state, with a right-click menu to open, popout, execute a shell or module, kill, or focus on any node
Which background jobs are still running on a compromised host, and can they be stopped?
the Jobs tab on the agent page lists jobs in progress with a stop or kill option for each
What has actually happened across an engagement so far, and what does a given task's output and parameters look like?
the task tables and expanded task view show each task's ID, module or task name, options as chips, and full terminal output, and allow rerunning the same task
Which listeners, hosts, and credentials are currently active across the engagement?
dedicated pages list listeners, hosts, and stored credentials with their current state, editable from the same views without touching a console
Are there plugins available that add capability this engagement needs?
the plugin marketplace lists installable plugins with a detail and settings page for reviewing and configuring each one before use
What is the overall shape of the engagement right now — how many agents, how active, how connected?
the dashboard's summary metrics and agents breakdown chart give a count and health view of agents alongside a topology graph of how they relate
24 capabilities
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· 11 backed by code, an API document or a real run
Built from starkiller's releases, docs, README and our own runs.
“Seen” marks the month we first spotted a release the vendor didn't date.
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+Agent and Listener Operations2 capabilitiesStarkiller's core function is managing the full lifecycle of listeners that receive connections and agents that run on compromised hosts. Operators can create, configure, task, and remove both through a consistent set of controls.▸
+Agent managementverifiedLets operators manage active agents, issue tasks to them, and review the results and system details they report back.5 releases · 32 other sources · first seen May 2020▸
Also counts toward: REST API
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Agents (33 endpoints) — create, read, update, delete
0.1.0 · Aug 2026
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Add ansi formatting to plugin and agent tasks
v2.4.2 · Jul 2023
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Adds the ability to view archived (deleted) agents
2.0.0 · Jan 2023
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Make the http/https prefixes in the empire url field optional (defaults to https)
v1.2.4 · Jul 2020
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Displays an indicator for elevated process status on the agents list.
v1.2.0 · May 2020
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Web-based frontend for PowerShell Empire C2 framework, built with VueJS to manage agents, modules, and listeners.
example
Access previously removed agents for auditing or analysis.$ Navigate to the agents section and select the view for archived (deleted) agents.
2.0.0 · Jan 2023
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Upload a new agent or download existing agent artifacts via the Agent page.$ Go to Agents, then use the Upload/Download controls in the interface
1.6.0 · Jan 2021
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+Listener managementverifiedLets operators create and manage listeners that wait for incoming agent connections.4 releases · 13 other sources · first seen Sep 2021▸
Also counts toward: REST API
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Listeners (10 endpoints) — create, read, update, delete
0.1.0 · Aug 2026
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Adds the ability to turn listeners on and off
2.0.0 · Jan 2023
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Adds the ability to modify listener options
2.0.0 · Jan 2023
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Adds a validate step to listener creation to support multi-step listeners like onedrive.
v1.9.0 · Sep 2021
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Web-based frontend for PowerShell Empire C2 framework, built with VueJS to manage agents, modules, and listeners.
+Payload and Delivery Configuration4 capabilitiesStarkiller provides the building blocks for generating and customising payloads that establish agent connections. This covers stager generation, Malleable C2 profile management, and the bypass and obfuscation settings that shape how payloads behave and evade defences.▸
+Malleable profile managementverifiedLets operators define and manage Malleable C2 profiles that control how agent traffic is shaped and disguised.11 releases · 8 other sources · first seen Dec 2022▸
Also counts toward: REST API
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11 total
Adds a confirmation prompt before stopping a running task
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Renders Empire 7.0 typed boolean module options as toggle switches via the value_type option metadata
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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10 more areas: Malleable Profiles, Modules, Stagers, Hosts, Ips, Admin, Listener Templates, Stager Templates, Meta, Tags
0.1.0 · Aug 2026
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Adds server-side validation error feedback to dynamic forms
v3.6.0 · Aug 2026
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Enables killing background jobs directly from the Jobs tab.
v3.4.0 · Apr 2026
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Adds a Jobs tab to the agent page for viewing and managing background jobs.
v3.4.0 · Apr 2026
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example
Manage Cobalt Strike malleable profiles directly within the Starkiller interface without external editors.$ In the Starkiller UI, navigate to the Malleable Profile section to create or edit a new profile.
v1.12.0 · Dec 2022
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+Bypass managementverifiedLets operators define bypass techniques that are applied when generating payloads to help avoid security controls.8 releases · 7 other sources · first seen Jan 2021▸
Also counts toward: REST API
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Filters the bypass picker to stagers matching the selected execution language
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Bypasses (7 endpoints) — create, read, update, delete
0.1.0 · Aug 2026
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Reorganizes the navbar with a default mini mode and sub-menus.
v3.0.0 · Mar 2025
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Reorganizes the navbar with a default mini mode and sub-menus.
v3.0.0-rc1 · Mar 2025
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Adds reload buttons to agents pages for refreshing sysinfo data
v2.7.3 · Feb 2024
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Enables uploading files from the file browser menu for Powershell agents.
v1.9.0 · Sep 2021
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+Obfuscation and keyword managementverifiedLets operators configure obfuscation settings and keyword substitutions applied to payloads to hinder static analysis.2 releases · 9 other sources · first seen Jan 2023▸
Also counts toward: REST API
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Keywords (10 endpoints) — create, read, update, delete
0.1.0 · Aug 2026
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Adds an obfuscation page to manage keyword obfuscation and global obfuscation
2.0.0 · Jan 2023
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+Stager managementverifiedLets operators generate and manage stagers — the initial payloads used to launch agents on target systems.3 releases · 8 other sources · first seen Jul 2021▸
Also counts toward: REST API
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10 more areas: Malleable Profiles, Modules, Stagers, Hosts, Ips, Admin, Listener Templates, Stager Templates, Meta, Tags
0.1.0 · Aug 2026
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Adds a button in the Listener View top bar that prefills a stager form with the listener's id
2.0.0 · Jan 2023
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Add a StarkillerName field on stagers for better identification
v1.8.0 · Jul 2021
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example
Set the StarkillerName field on a Stager for identification.$ When creating or editing a Stager, enter a value in the StarkillerName field.
v1.8.0 · Jul 2021
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+Collected Data Management3 capabilitiesDuring an operation, Starkiller tracks the credentials, files, and host information gathered from target environments. Operators can store, tag, and retrieve this material through a common interface.▸
+Download managementverifiedLets operators upload files to and retrieve files from the server, supporting file transfer tasks during an operation.7 releases · 15 other sources · first seen Feb 2021▸
Also counts toward: REST API
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7 total
Adds auto-select of the best DotNetVersion based on the agent's installed .NET
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Downloads (7 endpoints) — create, read, update, delete
0.1.0 · Aug 2026
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The import script button and script command checkbox have been removed from the agent page.
v3.0.0 · Mar 2025
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The import script button has been removed from the agent page.
v3.0.0-rc1 · Mar 2025
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The script command checkbox has been removed from the agent page.
v3.0.0-rc1 · Mar 2025
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Refresh stale system information for agents without navigating away.$ Click the reload button on the agent page to refresh sysinfo
v2.7.3 · Feb 2024
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Import a local script into an agent session via the new UI button.$ Navigate to the agent page and click the 'script_import' button.
v2.3.2 · Jun 2023
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Configure a module option to use a file selector for easier file selection.$ When configuring a module with a 'file' type option, select the file using the new uploader.
v2.3.2 · Jun 2023
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Export inputs, outputs, or joined results using the new Downloads page.$ Navigate to the Downloads page from the main menu.
v2.0.5 · Feb 2023
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Upload or download files associated with an agent$ In the Starkiller UI, go to the Agents page, select an agent, and use the upload/download controls.
v1.6.0 · Feb 2021
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+Host and IP trackingverifiedLets operators record and query hosts and IP addresses encountered across an operation for situational awareness.3 releases · 10 other sources · first seen Apr 2020▸
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Adds a per-agent Stats tab on the agent page (task counts, host info, check-in and tasks-over-time charts)
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Adds a Per-agent Stats tab on the agent page showing task counts, host info, check-in and tasks-over-time charts
4.0.0 · Jul 2026
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Adds a Reporting tab that queries and displays data from an Empire 3.1.5 reporting endpoint
v1.1.0 · Apr 2020
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example
Review task throughput and check-in cadence for a single agent without pivoting to the global dashboard.$ Navigate to Agents > select an agent > Stats tab to view task counts, host info, and check-in and tasks-over-time charts.
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Monitor system health and agent topology from a single centralized view.$ In the Starkiller GUI, navigate to Dashboard > Overview
4.0.0 · Jul 2026
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View generated reports for Empire operations directly within the Starkiller GUI.$ In Starkiller, open the Reporting tab and ensure it is configured to point to your Empire 3.1.5 reporting endpoint.
v1.1.0 · Apr 2020
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+Credential managementverifiedLets operators store, tag, and review credentials harvested from target systems during an operation.2 releases · 10 other sources · first seen Jul 2021▸
Also counts toward: REST API
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Credentials (8 endpoints) — create, read, update, delete
0.1.0 · Aug 2026
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Shows previews of credentials in CredID autocomplete instead of just numeric IDs.
v1.9.0 · Sep 2021
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example
Copy Listener, Stager, or Credential data via the UI context menu.$ In the Agents/Listeners/Credentials list, right-click an item and select 'Copy'.
v1.8.0 · Jul 2021
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Edit or delete a Credential entry from the Credentials page.$ In the Credentials list, click the Edit or Delete action for the target credential.
v1.8.0 · Jul 2021
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+Platform Administration3 capabilitiesStarkiller includes controls for managing the users, plugins, and automated testing that keep the platform operational. These capabilities support the operators and developers who maintain the tool rather than the operations themselves.▸
+Plugin managementverifiedLets administrators install, configure, and task plugins that extend Starkiller's built-in capabilities.11 releases · 24 other sources · first seen Apr 2020▸
Also counts toward: Plugin API support, Plugin system, REST API
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11 total
Plugins (16 endpoints) — create, read, update, delete
0.1.0 · Aug 2026
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Add options to settings page for reloading profiles, modules, bypasses, and plugins
v2.4.2 · Jul 2023
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Adds a dedicated plugin list page for browsing installed plugins
v1.6.0 · Feb 2021
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Adds a plugin execution page to run specific plugins from the UI
v1.6.0 · Feb 2021
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Browse and manage installed plugins via the new list view$ In the Starkiller UI, navigate to the Plugins section to view the plugin list.
v1.6.0 · Feb 2021
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Execute a specific plugin directly from its detail page$ In the Starkiller UI, navigate to a plugin's detail view and use the execution interface.
v1.6.0 · Feb 2021
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Browse available plugins in Starkiller's new list view.$ Navigate to the Plugins > List section in the left sidebar
1.6.0 · Jan 2021
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Execute a specific plugin from its dedicated execution interface.$ Navigate to the Plugins > Execution section and select a plugin
1.6.0 · Jan 2021
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View associated MITRE techniques for a tool or action before executing it.$ In the Starkiller GUI, navigate to the modules list page and inspect the 'Techniques' column.
v1.3.0 · Jul 2020
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Check MITRE context while configuring an execution.$ In the Starkiller GUI, go to the execute module page and view the MITRE techniques displayed for the selected command.
v1.3.0 · Jul 2020
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+User managementverifiedLets administrators create and manage operator accounts that control access to the platform.3 releases · 7 other sources · first seen May 2020▸
Also counts toward: REST API
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Users (8 endpoints) — create, read, update
0.1.0 · Aug 2026
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Removed API Token from settings because v2 API uses JWT authentication
v2.0.5 · Feb 2023
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Hides non-admin features from non-admin users in the interface.
v1.2.0 · May 2020
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+End-to-end test suiteshippedRuns an automated end-to-end test suite against the platform on every code change to catch regressions before release.1 release · first seen Aug 2026▸
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Introduces a Playwright end-to-end test suite run as a CI job on every PR.
v3.6.0 · Aug 2026
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+Other12 capabilities▸
+Agent TerminalshippedExecute agent modules and shell commands via a terminal-like interface within the agent interaction tab.8 releases · 3 other sources · first seen Feb 2023▸
Also counts toward: Command-line interface
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8 total
Caps the terminal's live output buffer at 500 lines to bound memory growth on long-running sessions
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Adds a dedicated Shell session tab and multi-tab Terminal support
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Adds a dedicated Shell session tab and multi-tab Terminal support for interactive sessions
4.0.0 · Jul 2026
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Adds Task ID and Module Name/Task Name to terminal output and the task tab.
v3.3.0 · Feb 2026
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Adds autocomplete to the terminal for listeners, suggested values, and bypasses.
v3.0.0 · Mar 2025
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Adds autocomplete to the terminal for listeners, suggested values, and bypasses.
v3.0.0-rc1 · Mar 2025
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example
Interact with agents using command-line-like inputs directly from the tool's interface.$ Navigate to Interact tab > select Agent terminal
v2.6.1 · Oct 2023
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Execute agent modules via the new terminal interface in the Interact tab.$ In the Starkiller UI, navigate to the Interact tab and select the Agent terminal option.
2.6.0 · Sep 2023
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Execute a shell command without built-in aliases in Starkiller.$ In the Agent Shell view, check the `literal` checkbox before sending your command.
v2.0.5 · Feb 2023
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+Operational analytics and dashboardingshippedProvide centralized operational visibility with a Dashboard overview page, per-agent statistics, and interactive topology graphs.8 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Jul 2026▸
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Adds a Dashboard overview page with summary metrics, agent check-ins, a recent-tasks list, an agents breakdown chart, and an interactive topology panel
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Adds a per-agent Stats tab on the agent page (task counts, host info, check-in and tasks-over-time charts)
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Adds an interactive agent topology graph panel on the Dashboard with fullscreen expand and context-aware right-click menu
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Adds a Dashboard overview page with summary metrics, agent check-ins, recent tasks list, and interactive topology panel
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Adds an interactive agent topology graph panel on the Dashboard with fullscreen expand and a context-aware right-click menu (Open, Popout, Execute shell/module, Kill, Focus)
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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example
View detailed performance and host data for a specific agent from its page.$ Navigate to an agent's details page and click the 'Stats' tab to see task counts, host info, and check-in charts.
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Monitor system health and agent topology from a single centralized view.$ In the Starkiller GUI, navigate to Dashboard > Overview
4.0.0 · Jul 2026
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+TasksshippedGenerate and view reports from operations through the interface.8 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Apr 2020▸
previously: Operational reporting
release
8 total
Adds a Dashboard overview page with summary metrics, agent check-ins, a recent-tasks list, an agents breakdown chart, and an interactive topology panel
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Adds an interactive agent topology graph panel on the Dashboard with fullscreen expand and a context-aware right-click menu (Open, Popout, Execute shell/module, Kill, Focus)
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Adds a new Dashboard overview page with summary metrics, agent check-ins, recent tasks list, agents breakdown chart and an interactive topology panel
4.0.0 · Jul 2026
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Adds a plugin marketplace for discovering and installing plugins directly from the UI.
v3.0.0 · Mar 2025
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Adds a plugin marketplace for discovering and installing plugins directly from the UI.
v3.0.0-rc1 · Mar 2025
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Advanced filtering on the reporting (Tasks) page
v2.0.5 · Feb 2023
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example
Visualize pivot chains across your active agents and launch actions without leaving the graph view.$ In the Dashboard, click the topology panel to open the interactive agent graph. Right-click any agent node to access the context menu: Open, Popout, Execute shell/module, Kill, or Focus.
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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View generated reports for Empire operations directly within the Starkiller GUI.$ In Starkiller, open the Reporting tab and ensure it is configured to point to your Empire 3.1.5 reporting endpoint.
v1.1.0 · Apr 2020
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+TaggingshippedApply tags to filter and organize cyber tooling entities including listeners, agents, tasks, plugins, credentials, and downloads from a unified interface.4 releases · 4 other sources · first seen Jul 2023▸
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Adds a revamped v2 tag picker dialog for attaching tags to agents, listeners, and other taggable entities — with a filter box, checklist of existing tags, and inline create-and-attach
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Adds a new tag picker dialog with inline create-and-attach for agents, listeners, and other entities
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Adds a new tag picker dialog for attaching tags to agents, listeners, and other taggable entities with filter box and inline create-and-attach
4.0.0 · Jul 2026
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Adds a reusable Tag Manager component that applies to Listeners, Agents, Agent Tasks, Plugin Tasks, Credentials, and Downloads
2.5.0 · Jul 2023
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example
Organize agents by campaign or target using the new tag picker without leaving the agent view.$ Navigate to Agents > select an agent > Tags > open the tag picker dialog, type a tag name in the filter box to find or create it, then check it to attach it to the agent.
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Create and attach a new tag to an agent via the GUI without leaving the context.$ Open the tag picker dialog for an agent and type a new tag name in the filter box to create and attach it inline.
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Attach or create tags for an agent directly during selection without opening separate settings.$ On the Agent page, use the new tag picker dialog with inline create-and-attach
4.0.0 · Jul 2026
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Apply tags to filter multiple cyber tooling entities (listeners, agents, tasks, etc.) from a unified interface.$ Navigate to any list page (e.g., Listeners or Agents) and use the new Tag Manager component to filter results.
2.5.0 · Jul 2023
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+Interactive shell sessionsshippedEstablish dedicated multi-tab terminal sessions for interactive commands separate from standard task execution.3 releases · 1 other source · first seen Jul 2026▸
Also counts toward: Command-line interface
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Adds a dedicated Shell session tab with multi-tab Terminal support
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Adds a dedicated Shell session tab and multi-tab Terminal support
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Adds a dedicated Shell session tab and multi-tab Terminal support for interactive sessions
4.0.0 · Jul 2026
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example
Run a shell command in a new tab while monitoring other sessions.$ Open a new Shell session tab from the multi-tab Terminal support interface to execute commands.
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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+NotificationsshippedManage and subscribe to agent task results through a dedicated notification page and bell icon.4 releases · first seen Sep 2023▸
release
Chat messages now render Markdown — bold, italic, strikethrough, inline code, code blocks, links, lists, blockquotes, and tables; links are hardened with noopener/noreferrer/no-referrer and restricted to http/https; the message box is now multi-line (Enter sends, Shift+Enter adds a newline)
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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Migrates from Vue 2/Vuetify 2 to Vue 3/Vuetify 3, replacing vue-beautiful-chat with a native Vuetify 3 chat drawer.
v3.4.0 · Apr 2026
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Adds a dedicated notification page and notification bell in the UI for managing agent task results and subscriptions
v2.6.1 · Oct 2023
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Add a notification page and notification bell with subscription capabilities
2.6.0 · Sep 2023
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+Auto-refreshshippedAutomatically refresh agent, plugin, and task views to keep status up to date without manual reloading.2 releases · 2 other sources · first seen Jul 2023▸
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Adds auto-refresh on the Agents / Agents Tasks page
2.7.0 · Nov 2023
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Turn on auto-refresh for the agent page by default
v2.4.2 · Jul 2023
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example
Monitor Agents tasks without manually refreshing the browser window.$ Navigate to the Agents / Agents Tasks page; the view now auto-refreshes with new data.
2.7.0 · Nov 2023
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Monitor Plugins tasks without manually refreshing the browser window.$ Navigate to the Plugins Tasks page; the view now auto-refreshes with new data.
2.7.0 · Nov 2023
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+Context NavigationshippedSelect target agents directly within forms or quickly create new jobs without switching context.1 release · 1 other source · first seen Dec 2023▸
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Adds an agent dropdown when Agent is a field in a form to select the target agent
v2.7.1 · Dec 2023
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example
Quickly create a new agent job without leaving the form context$ 1. Open the Agent creation form in Starkiller 2. Look for the 'Agent' field (now a dropdown) 3. Select the desired agent from the list 4. Submit the form
v2.7.1 · Dec 2023
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+Dark mode supportshippedProvide a dark visual theme option for the interface to reduce eye strain during extended analysis sessions.1 release · 1 other source · first seen May 2020▸
release
Adds Dark Mode support to the Starkiller GUI.
v1.2.0 · May 2020
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example
Toggle the new dark theme for reduced eye strain during long analysis sessions.$ Navigate to Settings > Appearance and enable 'Dark Mode'.
v1.2.0 · May 2020
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+Graph-based agent visualizationshippedVisualize pivot chains across active agents and perform actions directly from an interactive graph view.1 other source · first seen Sep 2026▸
example
Visualize pivot chains across your active agents and launch actions without leaving the graph view.$ In the Dashboard, click the topology panel to open the interactive agent graph. Right-click any agent node to access the context menu: Open, Popout, Execute shell/module, Kill, or Focus.
v4.0.3 · Sep 2026
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+Sponsor dashboardshippedProvide a dedicated dashboard interface for sponsor-tier access and visibility.1 release · first seen Jul 2023▸
release
Add preview of Sponsor dashboard feature
v2.4.2 · Jul 2023
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+Offline operation supportshippedAllow the cyber tooling interface to operate without an internet connection by embedding required dependencies locally.1 release · first seen Jul 2020▸
Also counts toward: Offline mode
release
Move external fonts to internal dependencies allows Starkiller UI (icons + google font) to function offline use
v1.2.4 · Jul 2020
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Community health (open-source tools only) — each is a direction, not a size: contributors this year against last, the bus factor now against a year ago, and issues closed per issue opened, where steady scores 50, doubled 100 and halved 0; plus the median time to a maintainer's first reply (an hour scores about 100, a month or more 0). A commercial card has no repository and carries none of the four.
Documented delivery (commercial tools) — when a vendor's documented new capabilities have slowed against its own baseline, that counts against the overall standing as heavily as two low dimensions. Steady delivery, or too little history to judge, leaves the standing alone; it is never a sixth score.
Open-source tools are scored on repository signals; commercial tools on their published changelog. Ranks compare tools within one category and one profile and need at least five measured peers; the overall standing needs three ranked dimensions. Best-in-breed or consolidator is a shape, not a quality, and is never scored.
Release-note detail over time
See how much detail starkiller puts in its release notes, quarter by quarter, and compare it with tracked tools in the same category. This history uses up to ten retained, reviewed notes per tool; sparse or blank older quarters may reflect that limit.
Issue, contributor and maintainer activity in BC-SECURITY/Starkiller, 2023-10 – 2026-09,
as of 2026-09-25. Twelve-month figures first; the trend lines run
the whole window.
Contributors3+1 vs prior 12 months
Maintainers2+2 joined · −1 left, last 12 months
Bus factor1committers behind half the commits
Community-filed100%of issues opened, last 12 months
Median time to close2.6 yearsfirst maintainer reply 36 days
Open backlog2of 41 issues ever filed
Issues opened / month0 · 0communitymaintainers
Open backlog2
Contributors / month0
Commits / month0
Stars1,689
Issue themes, last 12 months
features 100%
Counts from the project's public repository and git history; no individuals
are identified. Maintainers are the committers covering 80% of the last year's
commits. how we measure this
Libraries its release ships
What its latest release locks, checked against known advisories.
None of its release's images build from a lockfile we can read.
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