How to Install Warpgate on Kali Linux

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Warpgate on Kali Linux, which is a tool for scanning web applications for vulnerabilities, built with Ruby on Rails.

Prerequisites

Before installing Warpgate, please ensure that you have met the following requirements:

Step 1: Clone the Warpgate Repository

First, you need to clone the Warpgate repository from Github, using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/warp-tech/warpgate.git

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, we need to install the dependencies required by Warpgate. We will use Bundler to install the dependencies, which is a package manager for Ruby.

Run the following command to install Bundler:

gem install bundler

After that, navigate to the Warpgate directory and run the following command to install the required dependencies:

bundle install

Step 3: Configure the Database

Now, we need to configure the database settings for Warpgate. Open the config/database.yml file using your favorite text editor and update the following fields:

default: &default
  adapter: postgresql
  encoding: utf8
  pool: <%= ENV.fetch("RAILS_MAX_THREADS") { 5 } %>
  host: localhost
  username: YOUR_POSTGRES_USERNAME
  password: YOUR_POSTGRES_PASSWORD
  database: warpgate_development

Replace YOUR_POSTGRES_USERNAME and YOUR_POSTGRES_PASSWORD with your PostgreSQL database username and password.

Step 4: Set Up the Database

We need to create the Warpgate database and run the database migrations. Run the following commands to set up the database:

rake db:create
rake db:migrate

Step 5: Start the Server

Warpgate can be started by running the following command:

rails server

The server will be accessible at http://localhost:3000.

Step 6: Test the Installation

You can test if Warpgate is working by navigating to http://localhost:3000 in your web browser. If everything is working correctly, you should see the Warpgate web interface.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Warpgate on Kali Linux Latest.

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