wifite

name	wifite
description	Auth/lab ref: Automated Wi-Fi auditing wrapper for WEP/WPA/WPA2/PMKID workflows with minimal operator input.
license	MIT
compatibility	Python 3; Linux.
metadata	{"author":"AeonDave","version":"1.0"}

Wifite

Automated Wi‑Fi attack wrapper for rapid WPA/WEP/PMKID triage and capture workflows.

Quick Start

pip install wifite   # or: apt install wifite

# Full auto (scan and attack all visible networks)
sudo wifite

# Target specific BSSID
sudo wifite --bssid AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF

# WPA handshake only + crack with wordlist
sudo wifite --wpa --dict /usr/share/wordlists/rockyou.txt

# PMKID attack
sudo wifite --pmkid

Why Use It

Choose wifite when you need:

• rapid all-in-one Wi‑Fi attack orchestration
• quick triage of multiple nearby APs
• less manual command sequencing than aircrack-ng
• fast PMKID / WPA capture attempts during early assessment

Core Flags

Flag	Purpose
--bssid MAC	Target specific AP
--essid NAME	Target by SSID name
--channel N	Target channel
--wpa	Only WPA targets
--wep	Only WEP targets
--pmkid	PMKID attack (clientless)
--dict FILE	Wordlist for cracking
--no-deauth	Skip deauth (stealth)
--timeout N	Attack timeout (s)
--crack	Auto-crack after capture

Common Workflows

Automated PMKID + crack:

sudo wifite --pmkid --dict rockyou.txt

WPA handshake capture only (no crack):

sudo wifite --wpa --no-crack
# Handshake saved to ~/hs/
# Crack later: aircrack-ng ~/hs/*.cap -w rockyou.txt

Practical Notes

• wifite is only as good as the adapter and dependencies underneath it.
• When automation hides too much detail, fall back to aircrack-ng.
• For passive discovery and RF awareness, start with kismet instead.

Best Fit

Need	Better fit
Fast automated WPA/PMKID flow	wifite
Manual control of capture/injection	aircrack-ng
Passive Wi‑Fi / Bluetooth / RF recon	kismet

Resources

File	When to load
references/dependency-troubleshooting.md	For dependency expectations, common failures, and when to switch back to manual tooling