# Skyhook

Skyhook is a Red-Team & Adversary Emulation product. It runs in the cloud. Pricing is free.

Skyhook is an HTTP-based file transfer tool that uses obfuscation techniques to evade detection by Intrusion Detection Systems.

Checked October 2026.

## What is Skyhook?

Skyhook is a file transfer tool that implements obfuscation techniques to avoid detection by Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). The tool operates over HTTP protocol and applies various obfuscation methods to disguise file transfer activities.

The primary function of Skyhook is to enable covert file transfers in environments where network monitoring and security controls are present. It modifies standard HTTP traffic patterns to blend with normal web traffic, making it difficult for security systems to identify and flag the file transfer operations.

The tool is designed for scenarios where traditional file transfer methods might trigger security alerts or be blocked by network security appliances. By using HTTP as the transport protocol and implementing obfuscation layers, Skyhook attempts to maintain a low profile during data exfiltration or infiltration operations.

Tags: Red Team, Obfuscation, Evasion, Data Exfiltration

## Quick facts

- Category: [Offensive Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/offensive-security-testing) · [Red-Team & Adversary Emulation](https://cybersectools.com/categories/offensive-security)
- Deployment: Cloud
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 275
- Website: github.com

## Skyhook FAQ

### What is Skyhook?

Skyhook is a product in the Red-Team & Adversary Emulation category. It covers Red Team, Obfuscation and Evasion.

### What is the pricing for Skyhook?

Skyhook is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/blackhillsinfosec/skyhook/.

### What are alternatives to Skyhook?

Alternatives to Skyhook listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Fortra Cobalt Strike](https://cybersectools.com/tools/fortra-cobalt-strike) - Threat emulation product for adversary simulations and red team operations (Commercial)
2. [Core Security Cobalt Strike](https://cybersectools.com/tools/core-security-cobalt-strike) - Post-exploitation threat emulation platform for red team operations. (Commercial)
3. [GoSecure Titan® Adversarial Simulation](https://cybersectools.com/tools/gosecure-titanr-adversarial-simulation) - Human-led adversary emulation service testing detection & response capabilities (Commercial)
4. [Dreadnode Offensive Security Agents](https://cybersectools.com/tools/dreadnode-offensive-security-agents) - AI agent platform for automating offensive security operations and evals. (Commercial)
5. [Red Specter Cheatsheet](https://cybersectools.com/tools/red-specter-cheatsheet) - CLI cheatsheet for Red Specter's 30-tool offensive security platform. (Commercial)

Compare all Skyhook alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/skyhook](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/skyhook)

### What deployment and organization size does Skyhook fit?

Skyhook is available as a cloud service. It is free.

## Compare Skyhook with similar solutions

- [Skyhook vs Fortra Cobalt Strike](https://cybersectools.com/compare/fortra-cobalt-strike-vs-skyhook)
- [Skyhook vs Core Security Cobalt Strike](https://cybersectools.com/compare/core-security-cobalt-strike-vs-skyhook)
- [Skyhook vs GoSecure Titan® Adversarial Simulation](https://cybersectools.com/compare/gosecure-titanr-adversarial-simulation-vs-skyhook)

All alternatives to Skyhook: [/alternatives/skyhook](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/skyhook)

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