init
Initialize Fleex configuration with SSH keys, provider settings, default workflows, and build recipes.
Usage
fleex init [flags]
Flags
| Flag | Short | Description |
|---|---|---|
--wizard |
-w |
Run interactive setup wizard |
--overwrite |
-o |
Overwrite existing configuration |
--add-provider |
Add a new provider to existing config (linode, digitalocean, vultr) | |
--email |
-e |
Email for SSH key generation |
Quick Setup
Basic initialization with prompts for provider and API token:
fleex init
Output:
=== FLEEX QUICK SETUP ===
For interactive wizard, use: fleex init --wizard
Enter your preferred provider (linode/digitalocean/vultr) [linode]:
Enter API token:
Setup complete!
Configuration: /home/user/.config/fleex/config.json
Interactive Wizard
Full guided setup with use case selection and multiple providers:
fleex init --wizard
Output:
=== FLEEX SETUP WIZARD ===
Select your primary use case:
1. Bug Bounty Hunting
2. Penetration Testing
3. Security Research
4. Continuous Scanning
Choice [1-4]: 1
Which cloud providers do you have accounts with?
(Enter comma-separated numbers, e.g., 1,2)
1. Linode
2. DigitalOcean
3. Vultr
4. Custom VMs only
Choice: 1,2
--- Linode Configuration ---
API Token:
Region [us-east]:
Instance size [g6-nanode-1]:
SSH Port [22]:
SSH Username [root]:
--- DigitalOcean Configuration ---
API Token:
Region [nyc1]:
Instance size [s-1vcpu-1gb]:
SSH Port [22]:
SSH Username [root]:
--- SSH Key Generation ---
Generating SSH key pair with email: user@hostname
=== SETUP COMPLETE ===
Configuration saved to: /home/user/.config/fleex/config.json
SSH keys generated in: /home/user/.config/fleex/ssh
Quick start commands:
fleex ls # List running instances
fleex spawn -n myfleet -c 5 # Spawn 5 instances
fleex spawn -n myfleet -c 5 --build security-tools # Spawn and provision
fleex build list # View available build recipes
fleex workflow list # View available workflows
Add Provider
Add a new provider to existing configuration without overwriting:
fleex init --add-provider digitalocean
Output:
--- Adding digitalocean Provider ---
API Token:
Region [nyc1]:
Instance size [s-1vcpu-1gb]:
SSH Port [22]:
SSH Username [root]:
Provider 'digitalocean' added successfully
Overwrite Configuration
Replace existing configuration:
fleex init --overwrite
Warning
This will delete existing SSH keys and configuration. Back up any custom settings first.
Custom VMs Setup
When selecting "Custom VMs only" in the wizard:
--- Custom VMs Configuration ---
Enter custom VMs (empty IP to finish):
VM #1
Public IP: 192.168.1.100
SSH Port [22]: 22
Username [root]: ubuntu
Instance ID (e.g., vm-1): my-server
VM #2
Public IP:
What Gets Created
After initialization, Fleex creates:
~/.config/fleex/
├── config.json # Main configuration
├── ssh/
│ ├── id_rsa # Private SSH key
│ └── id_rsa.pub # Public SSH key
├── builds/ # Build recipes
│ ├── security-tools.yaml
│ ├── recon-tools.yaml
│ └── base-setup.yaml
└── workflows/ # Scan workflows
├── quick-scan.yaml
├── full-recon.yaml
├── subdomain-enum.yaml
├── port-scan.yaml
├── meg-scan.yaml
└── ffuf-fuzz.yaml
Default Build Recipes
| Recipe | Description |
|---|---|
security-tools |
Nuclei, httpx, subfinder, masscan |
recon-tools |
Amass, ffuf, puredns, massdns |
base-setup |
System updates, essential packages, swap |
Default Workflows
| Workflow | Description |
|---|---|
quick-scan |
Nuclei high/critical vulnerabilities |
full-recon |
httpx probe + nuclei scan pipeline |
subdomain-enum |
Subfinder + httpx enumeration |
port-scan |
Masscan full port scan |
meg-scan |
Fast endpoint discovery with meg |
ffuf-fuzz |
Directory fuzzing with ffuf |
Next Steps
After initialization:
- Verify configuration:
cat ~/.config/fleex/config.json - Test provider connection:
fleex ls - Spawn your first fleet:
fleex spawn -n test -c 2 - View available builds:
fleex build list - View available workflows:
fleex scan list