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Help that meets you
where you’re stuck.
You don’t need the answer.
You need the right next question.
- 01
The nudge
A subtle push in the right direction. A new angle to explore.
- 02
The technique
The approach behind the challenge. Enough to connect the dots.
- 03
The near-solution
Specific steps to move forward. The final discovery stays yours.
A login form. A way in?
The login form on target.ctf accepts any username. Find the admin panel.
Think about what the server does with the username before it queries the database. What character might change how that query is interpreted?
Different challenges.
Same moment of clarity.
Seven categories. Endless rabbit holes.
A way forward in every one.
Web
Look beneath the surface.
Crypto
Find order in the noise.
Pwn
Take control of execution.
Forensics
Every byte tells a story.
Reverse
Understand the unknown.
OSINT
Follow the digital trail.
Misc
Expect the unexpected.
BUILD YOUR TOOLKITNew to CTFs?
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Practical guides for your first flag and everything after.
Explore field guides ↗Your next challenge awaits.
EVENT | DATE | TYPE | |
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Live Now | |||
LIVE28h left | PINK+ CTF 2026 | Nov 6–9 | Jeopardy |
LIVE5h left | CSCTF 2026 | Nov 6–8 | Jeopardy |
LIVE4h left | Mimic | Nov 7–8 | JeopardyCasual |
Upcoming | |||
| in 29h | CyberZerk CTF 2026 | Nov 9–22 | JeopardyIndividual |
| in 4d | CSAW CTF Final Round 2026wt 1.0 | Nov 12–14 | Jeopardy |
| in 5d | TVX CTF 2026 | Nov 13–13 | JeopardyCasual |
| in 5d | Platypwn 2026wt 37.0 | Nov 13–14 | Jeopardy |
| in 5d | WolvCTF 2026 | Nov 13–15 | Jeopardy |
| in 6d | h4ckc0n 2026wt 24.2 | Nov 14–15 | Jeopardy |
| in 6d | InIt CTF | Nov 14–14 | JeopardyCasual |
| in 12d | EyesOpenCTF 7th edition | Nov 20–22 | Jeopardy |
| in 12d | GlacierCTF 2026wt 73.2 | Nov 20–21 | Jeopardy |
| in 12d | Outback Overflow | Nov 20–21 | Jeopardy |
| in 12d | Seize da Flaq | Nov 21–22 On-site · Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India | JeopardyCasual |
| in 13d | Crate-CTF 2026wt 37.0 | Nov 21–21 | Jeopardy |
| in 13d | CyberSci Regional Qualifiers 2026-27 | Nov 21–21 On-site · Onsite at 6 locations in Canada | JeopardyAcademic |
| in 2w | LakeCTF Quals 26-27wt 45.8 | Nov 27–28 | Jeopardy |
| in 2w | L3m0n CTF 2026 (Quals) | Nov 28–28 | Jeopardy |
| in 2w | CyberNSK2027-Qualifier | Nov 28–28 | JeopardyAcademic |
| in 3w | BlackHat MEA CTF Final 2026 | Dec 1–3 On-site · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | JeopardyPrequalified |
| in 3w | x3CTF 2026 | Dec 4–6 | Jeopardy |
| in 3w | bi0sCTF 2026wt 79.5 | Dec 5–6 | Jeopardy |
Will a hint reveal the flag?
Hints are designed to stop at a near-solution, keeping the final step yours. The model is guided by a spoiler-limiting prompt, and responses pass through a flag-detection filter.
How does it work?
Paste your challenge and share what you have tried. AI-generated hints start with a small nudge. If you need more, request the technique, then specific next steps. You choose how deep to go.
Can I use it with my favorite CTF platform?
Yes. Bring challenges from picoCTF, HackTheBox, TryHackMe, or a CTFtime event. CTF Hint works from the challenge context you provide. Always follow your event’s rules on external help.
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