FreeBSD · Red Team · Penetration Testing
Strike First. Strike Smart.
RedBSD is a FreeBSD-based distribution loaded with a curated red team and penetration testing toolkit, an XFCE-derived desktop, and VMware-ready images — built for operators who want a fast, stable alternative to Linux-based distros.
Latest Release: RedBSD 1.20260713 "Nightwatch" Latest
Bootable RedBSD installer for bare metal, VMware Workstation/Fusion/Player, VirtualBox, or any other hypervisor. Installs a branded FreeBSD base, then on first login walks you through a checklist to fetch and install the full RedBSD tool set from the meta-package below.
Why RedBSD?
FreeBSD Foundation
A stable, well-documented FreeBSD base with an XFCE-derived desktop and SDDM login.
Full Red Team Toolkit
Wireless attacks, C2 frameworks, AD exploitation, OSINT, and more — pre-installed and organized.
VMware Ready
VMware Tools integration and tuning out of the box for fast, reliable lab deployments.
Latest News
All news →August 4, 2026
Quick Install Video + Email Heads-Up
A quick install walkthrough video is now on YouTube, plus a note about support emails landing in spam.
July 13, 2026
July 13 Update: RTFMv2 Community and Meta-Package Fixes
RTFMv2 Community is now included, alongside meta-package bug fixes and refreshed downloads.