The ParrotOS embodies a versatile operating system with the characteristic ParrotSec aesthetics and usability. Tailored for everyday computing tasks, privacy-conscious use and software and software development, it meets a wide range of user needs.

While prioritizing usability and accessibility, it also allows users to customize their experience by manually integrating Parrot tools. This allows the creation of a personalized and streamlined pentesting environment, ensuring flexibility and efficiency in cybersecurity in cybersecurity assessments and operations.

Who develops ParrotOS?

ParrotOS is developed and maintained by the Frozenbox Team, an open community of cybersecurity experts and contributors. ParrotOS ships with AppArmor profiles, sandboxed applications, no root login by default, and a hardened Linux kernel.

What's the difference between Parrot Home and Parrot Security?

Parrot Home is optimized for privacy and general computing without pre-installed security tools. Parrot Security includes a full suite of tools for penetration testing, forensics, and security research. The Home edition is suitable for daily use, while the Security edition is more specialized for penetration testing and may be too heavy for everyday tasks.

How is ParrotOS different from Kali Linux?

Kali Linux and ParrotOS are both very good operating systems, but ParrotOS emphasizes privacy and system hardening in addition to pentesting. It's more lightweight and beginner-friendly in some aspects than Kali Linux.

Features

Easy installation

Follow a customized installation by using Calamares.

Full Office Suite

Pre-installed LibreOffice, and possibility to install other softwares via the Synaptic package manager.

Multimedia Production

VLC, Gimp and a whole repository from which to install other software such as OBS, Blender, Kdenlive, Krita and more!

Privacy & Anonymity

Bundles tools like AnonSurf, Tor Browser, OnionShare, and more to anonymize internet use.

Cryptography

Full disk encryption and all encryption tools including zulucrypt, sirikali at your fingertips.

What's New

The latest version of ParrotOS is here, packed with enhancements to make your system faster, more stable, and even more secure. Parrot 6.3 is tailored to elevate your experience with new features, updated tools, and improved system performance.

There are several packages in the ParrotOS system that are upgradeable to newer versions. Some examples include:

  • airgeddon 11.40
  • netexec 1.3.0
  • Linux kernel 6.11.5
  • maltego 4.8.1
  • metasploit 6.4.43
  • sqlmap 1.8.12
  • ZAP 2.15.0
  • sherlock 0.15.0
  • Seclists 2024.4
  • enum4linux 1.3.4
  • bloodhound 1.7.2
  • theharvester 4.6.0
  • burpsuite 2024.10.1.1
  • wireshark 4.0.17
  • [NEW] Caido 0.44.1
  • [NEW] Seclists-lite 2024.4
  • and more!

Updated parrot-core and base-files with new fixes to correct the $PATH environment variables. Also fixed an issue that prevented the proper display of the Firefox launcher.

In Parrot 6.2, a bug prevented the proper functioning of virtual images in .ova format for VirtualBox. This issue has now been fixed.

Minor updates

Raspberry Pi updates

  • New Kernel version 6.6.62

Website updates

  • Newer NextJS version
  • Updated old dependencies
  • improvements for each components

Rocket

  • Minimal updates on project stability, code refactoring, and general improvements

System Requirements

  • Processor: Dual Core CPU
  • Graphics: No Graphical Acceleration Required
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Storage: 16 GB