setupkali.sh

Fixes and Enhancements for Kali Linux

• Author: UCYBERS
• GitHub Repository: setupkali
• Usage: sudo ./setupkali.sh (defaults to the menu system)
• Command Line Arguments: Valid arguments can be used; only one argument is supported

👤🔑 Enabled root login.

• Username: root
• Password: ucybers

Github index updated added +x permission:

• Script is now be executable upon clone (perms: 755 rwxr-xr-x added to github)
• There is no need to chmod +x setupkali.sh upon git clone

🛠️ Installation

# Remove existing setupkali folder
rm -rf setupkali/

# Clone setupkali repository & enter the folder
sudo git clone https://github.com/UCYBERS/setupkali
cd setupkali

# (The script must be run with root privileges)
sudo ./setupkali.sh

✨ Fixes and Features for Kali Linux Setup

• Author assumes zero liability for any data loss or misuse of setupkali
• Menu breakdown added below revision history

🪶 Revision History

• Version 1.1.4 (Latest Release)

  • Improved Command Line Argument Handling:

    • Added short and long argument options for ease of use (e.g., -g/--gnome, -a/--all, -h/--help).
    • Simplified argument parsing for faster script execution.

  • Enhanced Help Message:

    • Detailed, clear help output listing all supported CLI arguments with shortcuts.
    • Helps users quickly understand available options.

  • Menu Confirmation (confirm_menu_choice):

    • Validates user input on menu selection.
    • Provides colored feedback for selection confirmation or cancellation.
    • Allows exiting cleanly on option 0 with farewell message and ASCII art.
    • Reprompts user on invalid input to improve UX.

  • Command Line Arguments

    • Argument	Shortcut(s)	Description
      --gnome	-g	Install and switch to GNOME desktop environment
      --root	-r	Enable root login and prompt for password
      --tools	-t	Install hacking tools for root user
      --hacking	-H	Install additional hacking tools
      --upgrade	-u	Update and upgrade the system
      --all	-a, -A	Run full system setup (all steps)
      --fixsources	-f	Fix and update APT sources list
      --nmap	-n	Fix nmap configuration/issues
      --style	-s	Configure dock, dash, and icons for root user
      --wifi	-w	Install linux-wifi-hotspot tool
      --firefox	-F	Set custom Firefox homepage for root
      --help	-h, -?	Show help message

  • Usage Examples

    •  sudo ./setupkali.sh --all
       sudo ./setupkali.sh -g
       sudo ./setupkali.sh --fixsources
       sudo ./setupkali.sh -w
       sudo ./setupkali.sh --help

• Revision 1.1.0 - Feature Enhancements and Improvements

  • New Functions Added:

    • Introduced the fix_hushlogin function to manage .hushlogin for root user sessions.
    • Added the fix_sources function to update and validate APT sources, including enabling deb-src and ensuring non-free-firmware inclusion.
    • Implemented the apt_autoremove function for system cleanup post-upgrade.

  • Customization Updates:

    • Added support for setting a custom Firefox homepage for the root user.
    • Improved menu layout and descriptions for better usability.

  • Wi-Fi Hotspot Installation:

    • Streamlined the installation process for linux-wifi-hotspot, ensuring proper package verification and minimal dependencies.

  • Kernel Update Integration:

    • Included commands for installing kernel headers alongside kernel updates.

  • Power Management Tweaks:

    • Added disable_power_gnome function to optimize GNOME power settings for better performance.

  • General Enhancements:

    • Optimized the script to ensure functions run under the correct user contexts (e.g., root or kali user as needed).
    • Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

• Revision 1.0.0 - Initial Release

  • Added features for Kali Linux setup
  • Included options for package installation and configuration

☰ Menu Breakdown of setupkali

• Menu Option 1 - Change to GNOME Desktop

  • Installs GNOME and sets it as default
  • Updates the system to remove XFCE and configure GNOME as the primary session

• Menu Option 2 - Enable Root Login

  • Installs root login and sets the password
  • Sets the root password to 'ucybers'

• Menu Option 3 - Install Tools for Root

  • Installs a comprehensive list of tools and utilities including:
    • Terminator
    • Leafpad
    • Mousepad
    • Firefox ESR
    • Metasploit Framework
    • Burpsuite
    • Maltego
    • Beef-xss
    • Additional tools like ark, dolphin, gwenview, mdk3, kate, partitionmanager, okular, unix-privesc-check, vlc, zaproxy

• Menu Option 4 - Install Pen Tools

  • Improved wireless compatibility

    • Atheros AR9271 drivers.
    • Correct RTL8812AU drivers.
    • Realtek RT5370 drivers.
    • Improved Monitor mode, packet injection and AP mode support.

  • Bug fixes:

    • Fixed netdiscover range issue.
    • Fixed Zenmap discovery bugs.
    • Fixed wash and reaver issues with RTL8812AU chipset.
    • Fixed bettercap hstshijack caplet issues.
    • Added modified hstshijack caplet that works properly with HSTS websites.
    • Patched XZ Utils package.

  • Additional software:

    • Install WiFi Hotspot
    • Install system monitoring tool
    • Setup Firefox Custom Homepage
    • Add Firefox Bookmarks
    • Install Zenmap
    • Install Network Driver
    • Install MDK4
    • Install Python2 Pip

• Menu Option 5 - Upgrade System

  • System Upgrade
    • Update package list
    • Upgrade installed packages
    • Perform a full distribution upgrade
    • Clean up unnecessary packages
    • Clean up package cache

• Menu Option 6 - Setup All

  • Executes a series of setup tasks including:
    • Changing to GNOME
    • Enabling root login
    • Installing tools for root
    • Installing and configuring icons
    • Changing the root user's desktop background
    • Fixing APT sources and updating system
    • Installing and configuring WiFi hotspot utilities
    • Configuring GNOME dock and Dash applications
    • Running Python package installations
    • Updating and upgrading system packages
    • Fixing broken packages
    • Fix Nmap
    • Remove Kali Undercover
    • Improved performance
    • Darker theme
    • Darker icons

• Menu Option 0 - Exit

  • Exits the script

TODO

• Improve error handling
• Add more customization options