ShellForge

The Right Template. Without the Guesswork.

Overview

ShellForge is a browser-based workspace for selecting, configuring, and reviewing reverse and bind shell text templates in authorized laboratory environments.

It provides 60 descriptive templates—40 reverse and 20 bind—alongside connection settings, paired listener references, output representations, and local copy/download controls. ShellForge generates text locally and never executes commands, compiles source code, starts listeners, or tests connectivity.

ShellForge is intended for authorized security labs, controlled adversary-emulation exercises, and defensive validation. It is not a remote-access service, exploit framework, or substitute for operational planning, authorization, and safe handling.

Explore the Workspace

ShellForge follows a simple three-step workflow:

1. Choose a reverse or bind template from the library.
2. Configure the connection settings for the intended lab scenario.
3. Review the generated output, paired listener reference, and template-specific notes.

The workspace is designed to reduce guesswork while keeping generation local and text-only.

Features

Capability	What it does
Template library	Provides 40 reverse and 20 bind shell text templates.
Direction selection	Switches between reverse and bind template categories.
Connection settings	Configures the destination host and port for reverse templates.
Paired listener reference	Displays a reference command for the selected listener preset.
Listener presets	Provides nc, ncat.exe, busybox nc, Windows ConPty, and Msfconsole reference presets.
Template search	Filters templates by name or runtime using the / shortcut.
Output representations	Displays generated text as Raw, Base64, or URI-encoded text.
Copy and download	Copies generated text or downloads it as a text file.
Local generation	Generates output in the browser without sending connection settings or generated text to an application server.
Accessibility	Includes skip navigation, semantic landmarks, keyboard shortcuts, live status regions, and a no-JavaScript notice.

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Interface

Template Library

Category	Templates	Purpose
Reverse	40	Templates intended to initiate a connection from a lab system to a configured destination
Bind	20	Templates intended to listen for a connection in a controlled lab environment
Total	60	Descriptive templates for authorized review and lab preparation

The templates are descriptive references rather than a byte-for-byte reproduction of another public catalog.

Output Types

Output type	Behavior
Raw	Displays the selected template with configured values
Base64	Displays Base64-encoded text; it is not encryption or an executable wrapper
URI	Displays URI-encoded text
Source/script entries	C, Go, Windows Node.js, and PowerShell entries provide source or script text rather than a shell one-liner

Raw downloads use an extension appropriate to the selected template. Encoded downloads are saved as .txt and require a separate decoding step.

Technology

Component	Purpose
HTML	Workspace structure, dialogs, accessibility landmarks, and content sections
CSS	CursedSec visual identity, responsive layout, panels, and interaction states
JavaScript	Template selection, configuration, output generation, search, tabs, and export controls
Local template data	Supplies the reverse and bind template catalog
Google Fonts	Optional DM Sans, Outfit, and JetBrains Mono typography

Access ShellForge

ShellForge is available through its dedicated CursedSec website:

https://shellforge.cursedsec.com/

No Python, Node.js, module loader, backend service, or installation is required to use the interface. JavaScript must be enabled.

Using the Workspace

Task	How to do it
Select a template	Choose the Reverse or Bind tab, then select a template
Search templates	Press / or use the search field to filter by template or runtime
Configure a reverse template	Enter the destination host and port
Review a listener reference	Select a listener preset and review the paired command
Change output representation	Select Raw, Base64, or URI
Copy output	Select Copy output
Save output	Select Download .txt
Review limitations	Open About this build for template, listener, privacy, and validation notes

Listener References

Preset	Reference behavior
nc	Requires a compatible Netcat build
ncat.exe	Requires a compatible Ncat build
busybox nc	Requires a compatible BusyBox build
Windows ConPty	Provides a listener recipe for a matching ConPtyShell client; it does not create a ConPTY client
Msfconsole	Displays a requested Windows x64 Meterpreter reverse-TCP handler reference; it is not a handler for the plain-shell templates

Specialized presets display compatibility warnings and remain reference commands rather than validated execution instructions.

Important Boundaries

• Generation and encoding checks are not evidence that a shell works.
• ShellForge does not execute generated commands, compile source, start listeners, or test connectivity.
• Runtime version, dependencies, networking, endpoint policy, and platform restrictions can prevent a template from working.
• Bind services may listen on all IPv4 interfaces without authentication; isolate and restrict the lab.
• UDP templates are inherently unreliable.
• TLS templates do not authenticate peers; certificate and key files must be supplied separately.
• In Bind mode, the three general network tools generate connector commands rather than listeners.
• Line-oriented PHP and PowerShell variants may not preserve shell directory or state between commands.

Privacy Model

ShellForge performs generation locally in the browser.

• Connection settings and generated text are not sent to an application server.
• The application includes no analytics code.
• Google Fonts provides optional interface fonts; system fonts are used when unavailable.
• A local browser flag remembers whether the loader has already been shown.
• Clipboard copying may require browser permission; manual selection remains available as a fallback.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Key	Action
/	Focus template search
Arrow keys	Change between reverse and bind tabs
Escape	Close the About dialog

Safe Use

• Use ShellForge only on systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test.
• Keep all testing inside an isolated, controlled lab environment.
• Do not use generated text against production systems, third-party infrastructure, or systems outside your authorization.
• Treat generated output as sensitive material and avoid sharing it publicly.
• Do not assume that generated output is functional, safe, or compatible with your environment.
• Validate any authorized lab workflow independently, with appropriate safeguards and rollback capability.
• Do not use ShellForge to facilitate unauthorized access, persistence, or disruption.

Known Limitations

• The template library contains 60 supplied templates and may not cover every runtime, platform, or transport scenario.
• Templates are descriptive references, not guaranteed working configurations.
• Listener compatibility depends on locally installed tools and their available options.
• The interface does not perform runtime detection, dependency checks, or connectivity validation.
• Encoded output is not a security control, executable wrapper, or compatibility guarantee.
• The application requires JavaScript and may not function fully without it.
• No user accounts, saved configurations, cloud synchronization, or collaborative workspaces are provided.

Feedback & Contributions

Use the repository's issue tracker for template corrections, broken references, accessibility feedback, or feature suggestions.

Include the browser, operating system, template name, expected behavior, observed behavior, and reproduction steps. Do not submit credentials, client information, sensitive infrastructure details, or unauthorized target information.

Connect & Collaborate

Choose with intent. Configure with care. Review before use.

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