MHDDoS
Python script with 60 traffic-flood methods, presented as a DDoS testing toolkit for authorized use.
- Stars
- 16.9k
- Forks
- 3.6k
- Licence
- MIT
- Language
- Python
- Last update
- 9 days ago
- Type
- CLI
What it is
MHDDoS is a Python 3 script that sends network traffic in many different patterns, which the README calls DDoS testing with 60 methods. The README says it is for authorized testing and education only, and that it should not be used against systems you do not own or have permission to test. Its listed methods target HTTP-level and lower network layers and include bypass options for several hosting and protection services.
- Run a controlled resilience test against a staging server you own, as the README's authorized-use notice describes
- Compare how different request methods are handled by your own protection setup in a lab
- Study the list of method names and descriptions to understand categories of DDoS traffic
Great for
- Security staff testing the resilience of infrastructure they own, with written authorization
- Researchers studying how DDoS protections respond in a controlled, permitted lab setting
- Students learning about attack categories in an authorized environment
Not ideal for
- Anyone wanting to target a site or network they do not control: the README explicitly forbids this and it can be illegal.
- People looking for a general load-testing tool; purpose-built load testers are designed for measuring app performance and are safer to use.
- Beginners without networking or security background, since the README gives little guidance on safe scoping or setup.
How to get it
- 1
See the README
You'll need: Python 3.11+
Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/MatrixTM/MHDDoS - 2
Run it
- Confirm you have written authorization to test the target system
- Install Python 3.11 or newer
- Read the full README for the setup steps and method options before running anything
- Test only against infrastructure you own, starting with the least intrusive method
- 3
Get the most out of it
- Read the README's Docker section if you prefer a container setup
- Check the README's documentation section for method-specific options
- Use the release zips listed (v2.4.7) if you want a fixed version instead of the main branch
Downloads
Strengths
- Large, actively maintained-looking project with a clear license (MIT) and a stated scope
- Lists its methods and their layers in a readable table
- Clear authorized-use warnings in the README
Trade-offs
- Its core purpose is generating attack traffic, so misuse carries legal and ethical risk
- The README is truncated here, so setup details and exact requirements are unclear
- Method descriptions are short and give little detail on safe configuration
How it compares
| Project | Stars | Type | Level | Updated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHDDoS (this) | 16.9k | CLI | advanced | 9 days ago | Security staff testing the resilience of infrastructure they own, with written authorization |
| locust | 28.3k | App | intermediate | 4 days ago | Backend or QA engineers who want load tests kept in version control as normal code |
| hacker-roadmap | 15.7k | Curated list | beginner | 3.1 years ago | Beginners who want an overview of penetration testing concepts and vocabulary |
Stats synced from GitHub. The assessment above was drafted with AI from the project's README on 2026-10-29 and may miss recent changes — check the README before relying on a command. MIT licence: free to use, modify and distribute, including commercially, as long as you keep the copyright notice.