NiceTryGPT: Less pattern matching. More actual hacking.

Aleff — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:19:09 +0000

I built NiceTryGPT, an open-source project for CTF authors who want to make cheap LLM shortcuts less effective without making challenges harder or more annoying for humans.

The idea is simple:

«Increase uncertainty, not complexity.»

NiceTryGPT keeps the same vulnerability and learning objective, but removes obvious patterns that can turn a challenge into a one-shot LLM answer.

Current examples include IDOR, path traversal and SQL injection.

I'm not trying to make CTFs “AI-proof” — just a little less about pattern matching and a little more about actual hacking. 😄

GitHub:
https://github.com/aleff-github/NiceTryGPT

Project page:
https://aleff-github.github.io/NiceTryGPT/

Feedback from CTF players and authors is very welcome.

#showdev #cybersecurity #ai #opensource

Boost Your DuckyScript Workflow with the DuckyScript Cookbook Extension for VSCode 🦆

Aleff — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:53:54 +0000

If you’ve ever worked with DuckyScript to create payloads for USB Rubber Ducky devices, you know how repetitive it can be. Manually typing out the same commands over and over? Not fun. That’s why we created the DuckyScript Cookbook — a VSCode extension designed to make your DuckyScript development faster and more enjoyable!

What is DuckyScript Cookbook?

The DuckyScript Cookbook is a libre-source, community-driven extension that simplifies DuckyScript development by providing pre-written snippets for the most commonly used commands, sequences, and structures. No more wasting time typing the same code blocks — now you can quickly insert them and focus on building innovative payloads.

Key Features

⚡ Quick Snippet Insertion: Instantly insert frequently used DuckyScript commands into your scripts with just a couple of clicks.
🚀 Streamlined Workflow: Save time and reduce repetitive tasks so you can focus on the fun parts of payload creation.
🦆 Duck Icon Fun: Every file created with the extension gets a little rubber ducky icon next to it in VSCode. It adds a bit of playful charm to your coding environment!

DuckyScript Trademark Disclaimer

While DuckyScript is a registered trademark of Hak5, it's important to note that the DuckyScript Cookbook extension is an independent project with no official affiliation to Hak5.

This distinction matters because it highlights the community-driven nature of this tool. It was created by and for developers who work with DuckyScript and want a more efficient, streamlined way to build payloads. Despite the official trademark being held by Hak5, this project operates independently, allowing for greater flexibility, community contributions, and updates driven by user feedback — all while respecting Hak5's intellectual property.

Getting Started

Install the DuckyScript Cookbook from the VSCode Marketplace.
Open a new or existing text file where you want to write DuckyScript.
Use the command palette or shortcut to insert snippets instantly.
Watch your productivity soar! 🐤

Looking Ahead:

This is just the beginning! We’ve got plans for even more snippets, community contributions, and additional features in future updates. We’re always open to feedback, so if you have ideas or suggestions, drop by our GitHub repository and contribute!

Let the ducks take your scripts to the next level!