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How to Install GAU on Ubuntu 24.04: Easy Guide
Last verified for accuracy: August 19th, 2025
If you’ve been struggling to install GAU (Get All URLs) on your Ubuntu system, you’re not alone. I’ve had my fair share of headaches with it in the past! But I recently found a reliable method to install GAU on a fresh Ubuntu 24.04 system using the terminal, and it worked like a charm. In this post, I’ll walk you through the exact steps to get GAU up and running as the root user, assuming you have internet access. Let’s dive in!
Why GAU?
GAU is a powerful tool for fetching URLs from various sources like the Wayback Machine, Common Crawl, and more. It’s a favorite among security researchers and web enthusiasts for reconnaissance tasks. The method below uses the pre-built binary from the official GitHub releases (version 2.2.4 at the time of writing), which avoids dependency issues and makes installation a breeze.
Prerequisites
- A fresh Ubuntu 24.04 system.
- Root access via the terminal.
- An active internet connection.
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
1. Update Your Package List
While not strictly necessary, it’s always a good idea to ensure your system is up to date. Run this command to refresh the package list:
apt update2. Navigate to a Temporary Directory
Let’s move to a temporary directory to keep things clean while downloading the GAU binary:
cd /tmp3. Check Your System Architecture
GAU provides binaries for different architectures, so you need to know whether your system is amd64 (most common for desktops and servers) or arm64 (for ARM-based systems like Raspberry Pi). Run this command to check:
uname -m- If the output is
x86_64, you’ll use theamd64binary. - If it’s
aarch64, go for thearm64binary.
4. Download the GAU Binary
Using wget, download the appropriate tar.gz file for your architecture. For amd64, use this command:
wget https://github.com/lc/gau/releases/download/v2.2.4/gau_2.2.4_linux_amd64.tar.gzNote: If your system is arm64, replace amd64 with arm64 in the URL:
wget https://github.com/lc/gau/releases/download/v2.2.4/gau_2.2.4_linux_arm64.tar.gz5. Extract the Downloaded File
Unpack the tar.gz file to access the GAU binary:
tar xvf gau_2.2.4_linux_amd64.tar.gzAgain, replace amd64 with arm64 if that’s your architecture.
6. Move the Binary to a System-Wide Location
To make GAU accessible from anywhere in the terminal, move the extracted gau binary to /usr/local/bin:
mv gau /usr/local/bin/7. Set Execute Permissions
The binary should already be executable, but let’s make sure:
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/gau8. Verify the Installation
Test that GAU is installed correctly by checking its version:
gau --versionIf everything went smoothly, you should see an output like gau version 2.2.4. Congrats, GAU is ready to use!
Troubleshooting Tips
If you hit any snags, here are some quick fixes:
- No
wgetinstalled? Runapt install wgetto get it. - Wrong architecture? Double-check your system with
uname -mand download the correct binary (amd64orarm64). - Want to verify the download? Grab the checksum file from the GAU releases page and use
sha256sum -cto confirm the file’s integrity. - Need to uninstall? Simply run
rm /usr/local/bin/gauto remove GAU.
Final Thoughts
This method is straightforward and skips the hassle of installing Go or dealing with dependency issues, which was a lifesaver for me. By using the pre-built binary, you get GAU up and running in minutes. If you run into any errors, drop the error message in the comments below, and I’ll help you troubleshoot!
Happy URL hunting with GAU! 🚀
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