pftp 2.0.5

PFTP - Pentest File Transfer Protocols - CLI Tool

PFTP - Pentest File Transfer Protocols

A lightweight, multi-protocol file transfer CLI tool for penetration testers, ethical hackers, and CTF players. PFTP manages a dockerized server that runs HTTP, FTP, and SMB simultaneously, making it easy to transfer tools and exfiltrate data during security assessments.

Docker Image: ahmadalawneh3/pftp
GitHub: github.com/AhmadAlawneh3/PFTP

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Commands
• Requirements
• License

Features

• Multi-Protocol Support: HTTP, FTP, and SMB running simultaneously
• Interactive Setup: Wizard-based installation and configuration
• Web UI: Download command generation for PowerShell, wget, curl, bitsadmin, and base64
• File Upload/Exfiltration: Built-in support for receiving files
• Optional Authentication: Secure access across all protocols
• Auto Network Detection: Prioritizes VPN/tun interfaces
• Live Activity Logs: Real-time monitoring via SSE
• Docker-Powered: Isolated, reproducible environment with configurable restart policies

Installation

Recommended (with pipx):

pipx install pftp

With pip:

pip install pftp

Requirements:

• Python 3.8+
• Docker

Usage

Initial Setup

Install and configure PFTP with the interactive wizard:

pftp install

The wizard will guide you through:

• Directory configuration
• Protocol selection (HTTP, FTP, SMB)
• Authentication settings
• Docker restart policy

Starting the Server

pftp start

Output:

✓ Server started

Server URLs:
  • HTTP:  http://192.168.1.100:1234
  • FTP:   ftp://192.168.1.100:21

Adding Tools

Add single files:

pftp add-tool /path/to/linpeas.sh

Add directories with categorization:

pftp add-tool /path/to/windows-tools/ --recursive --category windows
pftp add-tool /path/to/linux-tools/ --recursive --category linux

Checking Status

pftp status

Shows running status, enabled protocols, URLs, and configuration.

Managing the Server

# Stop the server
pftp stop

# Restart the server
pftp restart

# View live logs
pftp logs

# Reconfigure settings
pftp configure

Commands

Command	Description
pftp install	Install and configure PFTP (interactive wizard)
pftp start	Start the server
pftp stop	Stop the server
pftp restart	Restart the server
pftp status	Show server status and configuration
pftp configure	Reconfigure settings (interactive or via flags)
pftp add-tool <path>	Add files/directories to tools
pftp logs	View server logs (live by default)
pftp update	Update to latest version
pftp remove	Uninstall PFTP
pftp version	Show version information
pftp --help	Show help for any command

Common Options

Configuration flags (for non-interactive setup):

pftp install --yes --http-port 8080 --enable-ftp --auth --auth-username admin
pftp configure --disable-smb --http-port 9000

Add-tool options:

pftp add-tool <file> [--category <name>] [--recursive]

Logs options:

pftp logs [--follow] [--lines <n>]

Requirements

• Python: 3.8 or higher
• Docker: Running Docker daemon
• Operating System: Linux, macOS, or Windows with WSL2

License

MIT License - See LICENSE for details

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Author: Ahmad Alawneh
Repository: github.com/AhmadAlawneh3/PFTP