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Run Burp using terminal only

Sandesh | Last updated: May 14, 2020 12:27PM UTC

We need to perform testing on a remote linux server,using putty. We only have access to system through putty. How do I use burp only through linux terminal (i.e. putty)? i.e. commands for tasks such as - -Create project -Edit project etc. Or is it possible to use burp only through terminal (without UI) ?

Uthman, PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: May 14, 2020 12:57PM UTC

Hi, Can you clarify what you are trying to achieve by launching Burp from the terminal? Is your intention to use all the features but never interact with the GUI? You can try launching Burp from the command line: https://portswigger.net/support/using-burp-suites-command-line-arguments, and integrate this with the REST API (https://portswigger.net/blog/burps-new-rest-api) to launch scans. If you want to use the full features of the product, I suggest using the GUI. If your intention is to just run automated scans, you may benefit from using Burp Enterprise. You can apply for a free trial here: https://portswigger.net/requestfreetrial/enterprise.

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