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## What is CTFd?
CTFd is a Capture The Flag in a can. It's easy to customize with plugins and themes and has everything you need to run a jeopardy style CTF.

![CTFd is a CTF in a can.](https://github.com/CTFd/CTFd/blob/master/CTFd/themes/original/static/img/scoreboard.png?raw=true)

## Install
 1. `./prepare.sh` to install dependencies using apt.
 2. Modify [CTFd/config.py](https://github.com/CTFd/CTFd/blob/master/CTFd/config.py) to your liking.
 3. Use `python serve.py` in a terminal to drop into debug mode.
 4. [Here](https://github.com/CTFd/CTFd/wiki/Deployment) are some deployment options
 5. You can check out the [Getting Started](https://github.com/CTFd/CTFd/wiki/Getting-Started) guide for a breakdown of some of the features you need to get started.

## Live Demo
https://demo.ctfd.io/

## Managed Hosting
Looking to use CTFd but don't want to deal with managing infrastructure? Check out [the CTFd website](https://ctfd.io/) for managed CTFd deployments. 

## HackerFire
Looking for CTF challenges to work on? [HackerFire](https://hackerfire.com/) is a learning focused CTF built using CTFd. It features a wide variety of challenges and is updated with new content frequently. It also contains custom knowledge resources to teach newcomers about the techniques used to solve a challenge. 

## Credits
* Logo by [Laura Barbera](http://www.laurabb.com/)
* Theme by [Christopher Thompson](https://github.com/breadchris)