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Almighty Linux – hybrid distribution based on Debian and Kali

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Apr 26, 2026

Quoting: Almighty Linux - hybrid distribution based on Debian and Kali - LinuxLinks —

Almighty Linux is a hybrid Linux distribution based on Debian Testing and Kali Linux.

It’s designed for intelligence gathering and OSINT workflows, combining a MATE desktop environment with a curated collection of reconnaissance, analysis, privacy, isolation, and security tools. The distribution also includes custom-built OSINT utilities and a Chromium-based Almighty OSINT Browser tailored for investigation work.

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