H. Usage Guide

1. Run the Script:

clatscracker(x.x).py

2. Legal & Ethical Disclaimer: A warning message reminds users to adhere to ethical and legal standards.

3. Resource Selection (Threads):

Choose Low, Medium, High, or Custom thread counts. More threads can speed up cracking, but require more system resources.

4. Main Menu:

• Enter 1 to start cracking a password hash.

• Enter 2 to exit.

5. Select Algorithm & Enter Hash:

Type the algorithm’s name (e.g., sha256) and then paste the hash to be cracked. The script validates the hash’s format.

6. Choose Cracking Method:

• Dictionary-based: Specify dictionary files, and the tool tries each password.

• Brute force: Provide a password length, and the tool tries all character combinations.

7. Progress & Results:

The script displays progress and, if successful, reveals the cracked password. If not, it reports no match was found.