HCX Toolkit v4.0.9: The Automation Engine

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This is a landmark release for the HCX Toolkit, representing a complete evolution from a simple launcher into a true automation framework for WiFi security assessments. Version 4 introduces a suite of powerful new workflow modes and optimizations specifically designed to make your testing on the WiFi Pineapple faster, smarter, and more reliable than ever before.

If you've ever wished you could "set it and forget it" on a capture, automatically react to events, or fine-tune your attacks with surgical precision, this is the update for you.

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✨ Headline Features in This Release

This version is packed with major new capabilities designed to automate your entire workflow:

• 🏹 Handshake Hunter Mode (--hunt-and-exit): A new workflow that uses hcxdumptool's --exitoneapol flag to run a capture that automatically terminates the instant a valuable handshake (PMKID or a full 4-way) is acquired. Perfect for targeted engagements where time is critical.

• 🎣 Lure & Bait Mode (--lure-with): Go from passive listening to proactive hunting. This mode uses a provided list of network names to actively bait clients into revealing themselves by sending probe responses for ESSIDs they might recognize.

• 🛡️ Watchdog Timer (--watchdog): For long-term, unattended captures, this is a lifesaver. It automatically exits and cleans up if the wireless interface hangs or the RF environment goes dead for a specified period, preventing failed captures during overnight or multi-day operations.

• 🔗 Post-Capture Hooks (--on-complete): Unleash true automation. This powerful feature allows you to execute any script the moment a capture file is finalized. Automatically run your analysis scripts, compress and upload captures to a server, or trigger another event—the possibilities are endless.

• 🍍 Pineapple Optimized Mode (--pine-optimize): A one-switch solution for the MKVII's hardware constraints. This flag automatically applies a set of resource-saving settings (disables the real-time display, enables quiet mode) to ensure maximum stability and prevent crashes during intensive captures.

• 📝 Interactive Profile Creator (--create-profile): You no longer need to manually edit config files. This new interactive menu guides you through creating and saving your own custom profiles, making it incredibly easy to build a library of your favorite attack or reconnaissance templates.

What This Means For Your Workflow

The sum of these features transforms how you can use the toolkit. You can now build incredibly powerful one-liner commands that were previously impossible:

# Example: Hunt for the first PMKID from any network, and the moment it's captured,
# automatically convert it to hashcat format and then run a custom analysis script on it.
hcxdumptool-launcher --hunt-and-exit pmkid --run-and-crack --on-complete /root/post-capture-analysis.sh -F

This release is the culmination of a huge amount of work, and it's built to be the most powerful, flexible, and reliable tool for hcxdumptool on the WiFi Pineapple.

For a full list of all changes, please see the CHANGELOG.md.

Thank you for your support!

Full Changelog: v2.6.3...v4.0.9

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