The Bug Hunter’s Automator: Why Bash Scripting is Your Greatest Force Multiplier
This article advocates for Bash scripting as a critical automation tool for bug bounty hunters, transforming fragmented manual workflows into efficient pipelines. The core problem addressed is the cognitive overhead of chaining reconnaissance tools manually (subfinder → httpx → waybackurls → nmap), which fragments focus and wastes time babysitting terminal outputs. The solution centers on creating Bash scripts that: (1) **Chain tools via pipes** into automated sequences, (2) **Handle output redirection** and logging automatically, and (3) **Implement error handling** and retry logic for failed requests. Key concepts include using `tee` for logging intermediate results, leveraging parallel execution flags, embedding sleep/retry loops for rate-limited targets, and creating reusable functions for common workflows. Benefits include eliminating idle wait times (scripts run while planning), reducing human error from manual copying, and freeing mental bandwidth for deep analysis and complex exploitation work. The article positions automation not as laziness but as strategic force multiplication, shifting effort from tedious labor to high-impact investigation. Practical implementation covers shell script basics, tool integration patterns, and workflow optimization for sustained efficiency during long engagements.
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Julio Alberto Lascano
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Bug Bounty Shorts
Dashamir Hoxha
