---
title: "Introduction"
description: "Open-source AI hackers to secure your apps"
---

Strix agents are autonomous and act like real hackers. They run your code dynamically, find vulnerabilities, and validate each vulnerability with a proof of concept. Strix helps developers and security teams that need fast and accurate security testing. Strix does not have the overhead of a manual pentest or the false positives of a static analysis tool.

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  <img src="/images/screenshot.png" alt="Strix Demo" />
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  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Install and run your first scan in minutes.
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  <Card title="CLI Reference" icon="terminal" href="/usage/cli">
    Learn all command-line options.
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  <Card title="Tools" icon="wrench" href="/tools/overview">
    Explore the security testing toolkit.
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  <Card title="GitHub Actions" icon="github" href="/integrations/github-actions">
    Integrate into your CI/CD pipeline.
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## Use Cases

- **Application Security Testing:** Detect and validate critical application vulnerabilities
- **Rapid Penetration Testing:** Complete penetration tests in hours, not weeks
- **Bug Bounty Automation:** Automate research and generate PoCs for faster reports
- **CI/CD Integration:** Block vulnerabilities before they reach production

## Key Capabilities

- **Security toolkit:** Browser automation, HTTP proxy, terminal, and Python runtime
- **Finding validation:** Proofs of concept help reduce false positives
- **Multi-agent orchestration:** Specialized agents collaborate on complex targets
- **Developer-focused CLI:** Use the interactive TUI or headless mode

## Security Tools

Strix agents include a complete security toolkit:

| Tool | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| HTTP Proxy | Full request/response manipulation and analysis |
| Browser Automation | Multi-tab browser for XSS, CSRF, auth flow testing |
| Terminal | Interactive shells for command execution |
| Python Runtime | Custom exploit development and validation |
| Reconnaissance | Automated OSINT and attack surface mapping |
| Code Analysis | Static and dynamic analysis capabilities |

## Vulnerability Coverage

| Category | Examples |
|----------|----------|
| Access Control | IDOR, privilege escalation, auth bypass |
| Injection | SQL, NoSQL, command injection |
| Server-Side | SSRF, XXE, deserialization |
| Client-Side | XSS, prototype pollution, DOM vulnerabilities |
| Business Logic | Race conditions, workflow manipulation |
| Authentication | JWT vulnerabilities, session management |
| Infrastructure | Misconfigurations, exposed services |

## Multi-Agent Architecture

Strix uses a graph of specialized agents for complete security testing:

- **Distributed Workflows:** Specialized agents test different attacks and assets
- **Scalable Testing:** Parallel execution provides broad coverage
- **Dynamic Coordination:** Agents collaborate and share discoveries

## Quick Example

```bash
# Install
curl -sSL https://strix.ai/install | bash

# Configure
export STRIX_LLM="openai/gpt-5.4"
export LLM_API_KEY="your-api-key"

# Scan
strix --target ./your-app
```

## Community

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  <Card title="Discord" icon="discord" href="https://discord.gg/strix-ai">
    Join the community for help and discussion.
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  <Card title="GitHub" icon="github" href="https://github.com/usestrix/strix">
    Star the repo and contribute.
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Only test applications you own or have explicit permission to test.
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