Kali Purple brings defensive security tooling into the spotlight—perfect for SOC analysts, blue teamers, and purple teamers alike. If you’re already using Kali Linux, there’s no need for a fresh install. You can expand your setup in just a few commands.
Follow these six simple steps to enable Kali Purple mode on your existing system:
🔁 1. Configure the Official Kali Rolling Repository
Start by verifying your sources.list file to ensure it includes the correct rolling release repository:
sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.listPaste the following content:
deb http://http.kali.org/kali kali-rolling main contrib non-free non-free-firmware
# deb-src http://http.kali.org/kali kali-rolling main contrib non-free non-free-firmwarePress CTRL+O to save and CTRL+X to exit.
⬆️ 2. Update and Clean Your System
Make sure your system is fully up to date before installing new packages:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt autoremove -y🛡️ 3. Install the Kali Purple Tool Categories
Kali Purple includes tools for identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery. Install them all with:
sudo apt install kali-tools-identify kali-tools-protect kali-tools-detect kali-tools-respond kali-tools-recover -y🎨 4. Add the Kali Purple Visual Theme
For a complete transformation, install the official Purple theme to change the UI styling:
sudo apt install kali-themes-purple -y📁 5. Refresh the Kali Menu
To reflect the new tool categories in your system menu, reinstall the menu package:
sudo apt install --reinstall kali-menu🖼️ 6. Enhance with Classic Wallpapers
Optionally, bring back some visual nostalgia with the legacy Kali wallpaper pack:
sudo apt install kali-wallpapers-legacy -y✅ You’re All Set!
Your Kali Linux install now includes the full Kali Purple experience. Whether you’re defending networks or running red vs. blue simulations, you’re ready to go.
Need to repeat this on multiple machines? Download the full install script here .
Thank Yall,
WickedYoda