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13574 :: NimPacket Security Tool Challenge

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  NimPacket Security Tool Challenge

  Prize: $20 CashApp + Featured in Repository

  Build a network security tool using NimPacket. One week to compete.

  The Challenge

  Create a network security tool using NimPacket. Pick a category, build something cool, submit via Pull Request.

  Categories

  Pick one:

  Network Discovery - Port scanner, service fingerprinter, network mapper, etc.

  Protocol Attack Demo - ARP spoofing, SYN flood, ICMP tunneling, DNS spoofing (educational only, include defenses)

  IDS/Firewall Evasion - Use the fragmentation module or timing tricks to evade detection

  Traffic Analysis - Protocol analyzer, anomaly detector, packet reconstructor

  Wild Card - Anything creative that doesn't fit above

  How to Submit

  Must be a Pull Request to the NimPacket repo.

  1. Fork https://github.com/0x57Origin/NimPacket
  2. Create your tool in examples/your_tool_name/
  3. Add a README.md explaining what it does and how to use it
  4. Submit PR with title: "Challenge Entry: [Tool Name]"
  5. In PR description, say which category you're entering

  By submitting, your code becomes part of NimPacket (you keep credit as author).

  What Your README Needs

  • Tool name and what it does
  • Which category you're entering
  • Your GitHub username
  • How to compile it: nim c your_tool.nim
  • How to run it with example commands
  • Example output (screenshot or text)
  • Ethical warnings if it's an attack demo
  • AI disclosure if you used ChatGPT/Claude/etc.

  Look at existing examples in examples/ for reference.

  Judging (100 points total)

  • Technical (35pts) - Does it work? Is the code good?
  • Creativity (30pts) - Is it interesting or novel?
  • Documentation (20pts) - Can someone else use it?
  • Practical Value (15pts) - Is it useful or educational?

  Rules

  • Use NimPacket as your main packet library
  • Your own work only (AI help is fine, just mention it)
  • One submission per person
  • Test in isolated environments only
  • Include ethical disclaimers for attack tools
  • Must compile and run

  If your tool demonstrates attacks, explain how to defend against them.

  Timeline

  • Opens: December 18, 2024
  • Closes: December 25, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST
  • Winner Announced: December 28, 2024

  Yeah, the deadline is Christmas. You've got one week.

  Quick Start

  Install Nim and NimPacket:

  
  curl https://nim-lang.org/choosenim/init.sh -sSf | sh
  nimble install nimpacket
  Run

  Fork and clone:

  
  git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/NimPacket.git
  cd NimPacket
  Run

  Look at the examples:

  
  cd examples/
  nim c -r demo.nim
  Run

  Create your tool:

  
  git checkout -b challenge-entry-my-tool
  mkdir examples/my_tool
  cd examples/my_tool
  # Write your code in my_tool.nim
  # Write your README.md
  Run

  Test it:

  
  nim c my_tool.nim
  sudo ./my_tool  # if using raw sockets
  Run

  Submit:

  
  cd ../..
  git add examples/my_tool/
  git commit -m "Challenge Entry: My Tool"
  git push origin challenge-entry-my-tool
  Run

  Then make a PR on GitHub.

  Common Issues

  "Permission denied" - Use sudo or run as Administrator

  "nimpacket not found" - Run nimble install nimpacket

  Can't push - Make sure you're pushing to YOUR fork, not mine

  Prize

  Winner: $20 CashApp + featured in main README

  Runner-ups: Code merged if it's good quality + contributor credit

  Questions?

  • GitHub issue with tag challenge-question
  • Email: 0x57Origin@proton.me
  • Check https://nim-packet-website.vercel.app

  Legal Stuff

  Educational purposes only. Test on networks you own. Don't be stupid. I'm not responsible if you do something illegal.

  If you're unsure whether your idea fits a category, just pick the closest one and submit. I care more about cool implementations than perfect categorization.

  Good luck.

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