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Kali Linux

Offensive Security Dev Tools

Works on Arm Native Arm64
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Kali Linux runs natively on Windows on Arm.

Source record updated: Jun 26, 2024.

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Kali Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing. It is maintained and funded by Offensive Security Ltd. Kali Linux comes pre-installed with numerous penetration testing tools, including tools for network security assessments, vulnerability scanning, password cracking, and forensic analysis. It is widely used by cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, and security researchers for various purposes, such as identifying vulnerabilities in networks and applications, testing security measures, and conducting security audits.

Compatibility overview

Publisher
Offensive Security
Type
Native Arm64
Source
Community source
Data updated
Sep 16, 2026
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Evidence and dates

Data updated
Sep 16, 2026
Source record updated
Jun 26, 2024
Device test date
Not recorded

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What this means

Install choice

Kali Linux has a native Arm64 build. Prefer the Arm64 installer or Microsoft Store package when it is offered; that is the best path for performance and battery life.

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Developer workflow checks

Kali Linux belongs to a developer or engineering workflow. Verify native extensions, SDKs, database drivers and any local virtualization or container dependency.

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Next step

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Data freshness

Community source · Source record updated: Jun 26, 2024.

Kali Linux on Windows on Arm — FAQ

Does Kali Linux work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?

Kali Linux runs natively on Windows on Arm. Source record updated: Jun 26, 2024.

Is Kali Linux native Arm64 or emulated?

Kali Linux ships a native Arm64 build, so it runs at full speed with the best battery efficiency on Arm PCs.

Does Kali Linux work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?

Kali Linux is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.