Katoolin Python3 update + modern code base#392
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seems like if you use old key server (pgp.mit.edu) and try to install kali repositories, you might get error info like: "key server received failed" and I just change the server in line 49 and it works for me (VM pro 14 workstation, Ubuntu16.04)
…s to reflect all current packages and alphabetized the list for eas of reading.
Added correct path to clone my version instead of the original broken version.
key server problem fixed
Updated Changelog and in katoolin.py, cleaned up 'all package' option…
checks if user is running as root, or else aborts
Revert "Updated Changelog and in katoolin.py, cleaned up 'all package' option…"
A few changes were made concerning the server. This --keyserver pool.sks-keyservers.net has been interchanged and instead this --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com was used SKS keyservers are deprecated and most of them are going offline. As such you will not be able to retrieve keys from them.
Changes on the server for the katoolin.py
… and output handling
…de organization and user interaction
… and repo_menu functions for better clarity and error handling
…d execution; enhance install_tools function for better package management
…nce main_banner with latest update date
…update in update.py
…er to display current version
…nstructions and feature descriptions
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This pull request is a modernization and refactor of the Katoolin project, transitioning it to Katoolin3
The changes replace the legacy Python 2 codebase with a new, modular Python 3 structure, update documentation, and improve usability, maintainability, and compatibility with modern Debian/Ubuntu systems
Project Modernization and Refactor:
katoolin3.py), which now imports and runs the newmainfunction from thesrc/app.pymodulesrc/app.pyusing modern Python practices (type hints, modular imports, structured error handling, logging, and improved menu navigation), this includes new features such as mass uninstall, improved repository management, and better user prompts.Legacy Code Removal:
core/categories.pyandcore/gear.py, eliminating the old menu, category, and tool installation logic in favor of the new modular design.