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I’ve found a bug bounty recon list that includes all the tools useful for bug bounty reconnaissance.
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Here is the complete list of tools — please have a look.
In Part 2, I will add vulnerability-finding automation tools.
Recon

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Subdomain Enumeration Tools

Subdomain enumeration helps discover subdomains of a target, which can reveal hidden or less secure services. Here are some essential tools:
- Sublist3r — Fast subdomain enumeration tool for penetration testers.
- Amass — In-depth attack surface mapping and asset discovery.
- Massdns — High-performance DNS stub resolver for bulk lookups.
- Findomain — Fast, cross-platform subdomain enumerator.
- Sudomy — Automated subdomain enumeration and analysis.
- Shuffledns — A wrapper around massdns for active brute-force enumeration.
- Subfinder — Efficient subdomain discovery tool.
- Assetfinder — Finds related domains and subdomains.

Port Scanning Tools

Port scanning identifies open ports on a target system, revealing potential entry points:
- Masscan — Ultra-fast TCP port scanner.
- RustScan — Modern port scanner with automation.
- Naabu — Reliable and simple fast port scanner.
- Nmap — Versatile network mapper for comprehensive port scanning.
- ScanCannon — Combines the speed of masscan with nmap’s detailed enumeration.
Screenshot Tools

Capturing website screenshots can help visualize the attack surface:
- EyeWitness — Captures screenshots and collects web server details.
- Aquatone — Visual inspection tool for large-scale web reconnaissance.
- Gowitness — Web screenshot utility using Chrome Headless.
- Screenshoteer — CLI tool for website screenshots and mobile emulation.
Content Discovery Tools

Finding hidden directories and files can expose sensitive information:
- Gobuster — Fast directory and DNS busting tool.
- Feroxbuster — Recursive content discovery tool in Rust.
- Dirsearch — Web path scanner for finding hidden resources.
- Hakrawler — Quick discovery of endpoints and assets.
Fuzzing Tools

Fuzzing helps discover vulnerabilities by sending unexpected inputs to an application:
- Wfuzz — Web application fuzzer for testing endpoints.
- Ffuf — Fast and flexible fuzzer written in Go.
- Fuzzdb — Collection of attack payloads and patterns.
- Arjun — HTTP parameter discovery suite.
- ParamSpider — Mines parameters from web archive
These tools play a vital role in reconnaissance, enabling security researchers to discover hidden vulnerabilities. A combination of these tools, along with manual validation, can significantly enhance the efficiency and success of a bug bounty hunter.
Happy Hunting! 🎯