This skill should be used when the user asks to "intercept HTTP traffic", "modify web requests", "use Burp Suite for testing", "perform web vulnerability scanning", "test with Burp Repeater", "analyze HTTP history", or "configure proxy for web testing". It provides comprehensive guidance for using Burp Suite's core features for web application security testing.
NewMaintained
Automatic
◆Security & AppSec pack
Last verified 8/29/2026
What it changes
Passed 21 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 21 of 22 without it.
Without skill95%
With skill95%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Recommends using Burp Suite's pre-configured embedded browser as the primary default option
1 fixed20 passed either way0 still failing1 broke
Pass-rate lift
0 pp
Tokens
+26%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
+2%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/29/2026v121 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
A test case the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
Prompt
I am setting up a web application assessment environment and need a systematic checklist covering how to configure browser proxy settings, import the CA certificate for HTTPS handling, and define target scope to avoid out-of-bounds traffic capture. Please present the guide with clear sections and step-by-step instructions for a beginner tester.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Recommends using Burp Suite's pre-configured embedded browser as the primary default option
Missed
Passed
Instructs adding target URLs to the Target Scope tab to filter out-of-scope traffic
Passed
Passed
Does not recommend OWASP ZAP as the primary proxy tool
Passed
Passed
case-01 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/29/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md33 linessingle file
Burp Suite Web Application Testing
Purpose
Execute comprehensive web application security testing using Burp Suite's integrated toolset, including HTTP traffic interception and modification, request analysis and replay, automated vulnerability scanning, and manual testing workflows. This skill enables systematic discovery and exploitation of web application vulnerabilities through proxy-based testing methodology.