# PayloadLabs
Modern Offensive Security Payload Generation Platform
A client-side payload generator built for pentesters, bug bounty hunters, CTF players, and security researchers. All payloads are generated in-browser — nothing ever leaves your machine.
## Screenshots
## Features
### Payload Generators
| Generator | Description |
|---|---|
| **Reverse Shells** | Generate reverse shell payloads in 25+ languages (Bash, Python, PHP, PowerShell, Go, Rust, Ruby, Perl, Java, C, C#, Node.js, Lua, and more) |
| **Bind Shells** | Generate bind shell payloads for Linux, Windows, macOS, and cross-platform targets |
| **MSFVenom** | Pre-built msfvenom commands for common payload types across all supported operating systems |
| **HoaxShell** | HoaxShell-based payloads for Windows, Linux, and macOS targets |
### Encoding & Obfuscation
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| **Payload Encoders** | 8 encoding methods: Base64, URL Encode, Double URL Encode, Hex, UTF-16 PowerShell, HTML Entity, Unicode Escape, and Reverse String |
| **Obfuscators** | Coming soon — string manipulation, variable renaming, encoding chains, and whitespace tricks |
### Reference & Utilities
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| **Listener Commands** | Ready-to-use listener configurations for Netcat, Rlwrap, Socat, and Metasploit |
| **Cheat Sheets** | Quick reference for TTY upgrades, privilege escalation, file transfers, and common post-exploitation tasks |
| **Favorites** | Save frequently used payloads for quick access (persisted in browser) |
| **Recent** | Track and revisit recently viewed payloads |
### UI & Customization
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| **Dark & Light Themes** | Toggle between dark and light mode |
| **Syntax Highlighting** | Monaco Editor integration for payload code display |
| **Search & Filter** | Global search with OS and language filters across all payload categories |
| **One-Click Copy** | Copy any payload to clipboard instantly |
| **Responsive Design** | Fully responsive layout with mobile sidebar support |
| **Settings Panel** | Customize syntax highlighting, descriptions, auto-copy behavior, and theme |
## Tech Stack
- **React 19** with Vite
- **Tailwind CSS 4** for styling
- **Zustand** for state management
- **Framer Motion** for animations
- **Monaco Editor** for code display
- **Lucide React** for icons
- **100% Client-Side** — no backend, no data collection
## Getting Started
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/payloadlabs.git
cd payloadlabs
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start development server
npm run dev
# Build for production
npm run build
# Preview production build
npm run preview
## Deployment
PayloadLabs is a static site and can be deployed to any static hosting provider:
### Cloudflare Pages (Recommended)
1. Push your code to GitHub
2. Go to [Cloudflare Pages](https://pages.cloudflare.com/)
3. Connect your GitHub repository
4. Set build command: `npm run build`
5. Set output directory: `dist`
6. Deploy
### Vercel / Netlify
Same process — connect your repo, set the build command to `npm run build`, and output directory to `dist`.
## Project Structure
src/
components/
common/ # Reusable UI components (PayloadCard, SearchBar, etc.)
layout/ # Layout components (Sidebar, Header, Layout)
data/ # Payload definitions, encoders, listeners, cheatsheets
hooks/ # Custom React hooks (useSearch, useCopy, usePayloadGenerator)
pages/ # Page components for each route
store/ # Zustand store (appStore)
utils/ # Utility functions (encoders, clipboard)
routes/ # Router configuration
## Disclaimer
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License — see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.