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Interactive Console

Akira's interactive console provides a Metasploit-style interface for security testing.

Starting the Console

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Command Overview

CommandDescription
helpShow all commands
use <module>Select an attack module
infoShow current module details
show modulesList all attack modules
show optionsShow module options
search [term]Fuzzy search modules
set <opt> <val>Set module option
setg <opt> <val>Set global option
target <type> <url>Set target endpoint
targetsList target types
profile <action> <name>Manage target profiles
profilesList saved profiles
checkQuick vulnerability probe
run / exploitExecute attack
backDeselect module
historyShow attack history
statsShow statistics
exit / quitExit console

Module Selection

Listing Modules

akira> show modules

Shows all available attack modules with category, severity, and description.

Searching Modules

Interactive fuzzy search:

akira> search

This opens a real-time search interface. Type to filter, use arrow keys to navigate, Enter to select.

Static search with term:

akira> search injection

Using a Module

akira> use injection/basic_injection
[+] Using injection/basic_injection
    Severity: HIGH

Module Information

akira> info

Shows detailed information about the selected module including description, references, and tags.

Configuration

Module Options

View options:

akira> show options

Set an option:

akira> set canary MY_CANARY_STRING

Global Options

Global options apply to all modules:

akira> setg timeout 60
akira> setg verbose true

Available global options:

  • verbose - Enable verbose output
  • timeout - Request timeout in seconds
  • max_retries - Maximum retry attempts
  • parallel_requests - Concurrent request limit

Prompt Customization

The prompt shows your current context:

akira>                           # No module selected
akira (basic_injection)>         # Module selected

Tab Completion

The console supports tab completion for:

  • Commands
  • Module names
  • Target types
  • Options

History

Command history is preserved across sessions. Use up/down arrows to navigate.

Color Coding

Output uses consistent color coding:

  • [+] Green - Success/positive result
  • [-] Red - Error/failure
  • [*] Blue/Yellow - Information
  • [!] Yellow - Warning