Google Dorking Tool v1.1 - Release Notes

Release Date: August 01, 2025
Version: 1.1
Previous Version: 1.0

🎉 What's New in v1.1

🔐 Enhanced Security & Credential Management

NEW: Secure credential storage using Fernet encryption
NEW: Encrypted local storage in ~/.google_dorking_tool/
NEW: API credential validation with real-time feedback
NEW: Dedicated credentials management tab
IMPROVED: No more hardcoded API keys in source code

🎨 Redesigned User Interface

NEW: Modern multi-tab interface (Search, Results, Help, Credentials)
NEW: Mode selector for Manual vs Auto Dorking
NEW: Comprehensive Help tab with user guide and contact information
NEW: Clickable GitHub logo for developer contact
IMPROVED: Better organized layout and user experience

🤖 Advanced Auto-Dorking System

NEW: 14 predefined dorking categories:
- Basic Information
- Sensitive Files
- Exposed Directories
- Login Pages
- Potential Vulnerabilities
- Technologies
- Social Media
- Email Addresses
- Subdomains
- Person Search
- Profile Pages
- Images
- News Articles
- Academic/Publications
NEW: Intelligent query generation with target substitution
NEW: Category selection with checkboxes

🛠️ Enhanced Manual Dorking

NEW: 19+ Google search operators support
NEW: Operator insertion helper with value input
NEW: 9 predefined query templates
NEW: Query save/load functionality
NEW: Site-specific search toggle
NEW: SafeSearch option
NEW: Results per page configuration

📊 Advanced Results Management

NEW: Paginated results display (10/20/50/100 per page)
NEW: Export functionality in multiple formats:
- CSV (Comma-Separated Values)
- JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)
- TXT (Plain Text)
NEW: Results table with sortable columns
NEW: Real-time search progress indicator

⚡ Performance & Rate Limiting

NEW: Advanced rate limiter with burst control
NEW: Daily quota management (100 requests/day default)
NEW: RPS (Requests Per Second) limiting
NEW: Thread-based search worker for non-blocking UI
NEW: Progress tracking during searches

📚 Documentation & Help

NEW: Built-in help system with user guide
NEW: Step-by-step API key and CSE ID setup instructions
NEW: Educational warning and responsible use guidelines
NEW: Clickable links to Google documentation
NEW: Developer contact via GitHub integration

🔧 Technical Improvements

NEW: Modular code architecture with separate classes
NEW: Type hints throughout the codebase
NEW: Exception handling and error reporting
NEW: Cross-platform compatibility improvements
NEW: Standalone executable (.exe) distribution

📋 Changelog

Added

Secure credential management with Fernet encryption
API key configure in the ui
Multi-tab GUI interface (PyQt5)
Auto-dorking with 14 categories
Manual dork builder with 19+ operators
Query templates and save/load functionality
Results pagination and export (CSV, JSON, TXT)
Advanced rate limiting and quota management
Built-in help system and user guide
Thread-based search worker
Progress tracking and status updates
Site-specific search and SafeSearch options
Standalone executable distribution

Changed

Complete UI redesign from single window to tabbed interface
Moved from hardcoded credentials to secure encrypted storage
Enhanced search functionality with category-based auto-dorking
Improved error handling and user feedback
Better code organization with modular architecture

Fixed

Security vulnerability of storing API keys in plain text
UI blocking during search operations
Limited search customization options
No export functionality for results
Poor error handling and user feedback

Removed

Hardcoded API credentials in source code
Single-window interface limitation
Basic search-only functionality

🚀 Installation & Usage

Option 1: Standalone Executable

Download GoogleDorkingTool-v1.1.exe
Run the executable directly (no installation required)

Option 2: Python Source Code

Download the source code
Run install_requirements.bat to install dependencies
Execute: python GoogleDorkingTool.py

Required Dependencies

Python 3.7+
PyQt5
requests
cryptography

🔑 Setup Instructions

Get Google API Key:
- Visit Google Cloud Console
- Create a project and enable Custom Search API
- Generate an API key
Get Custom Search Engine ID:
- Go to Google Custom Search Engine
- Create a new search engine (set to search entire web)
- Copy the CSE ID
Configure in Tool:
- Open the Credentials tab
- Enter your API Key and CSE ID
- Click Save (credentials are encrypted locally)

⚠️ Important Notes

Educational Use Only: This tool is for authorized security research and educational purposes
Rate Limits: Respects Google API quotas (100 requests/day default)
Responsible Use: Always comply with applicable laws and terms of service
Data Privacy: All credentials are encrypted and stored locally

🐛 Known Issues

GitHub logo requires local github-mark.png file to display in Help tab
Windows Defender may flag the executable (false positive due to PyInstaller)

🤝 Contributing

Visit our GitHub Repository for:

Bug reports
Feature requests
Code contributions
Documentation improvements

📞 Support

For support, issues, or suggestions:

GitHub: sahir247/Google-Dorking-Tool
Create an issue on the repository

Developed by: sahir247

This project is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPLv3).
You are free to use, modify, and distribute this software under the same license.
See the LICENSE file or visit the GNU website for full details.

Platform: Windows (Executable) / Cross-platform (Python Source)

Google Dorking Tool v1.0

Release Highlights

The Google Dorking Tool is a powerful application that leverages Google's search capabilities to find specific information using specialized search operators (Google dorks). This first public release provides both manual and automated dorking capabilities with a user-friendly interface.

Key Features

Two Operating Modes

Manual Dorking: Create custom search queries using Google dork operators
Auto Dorking: Automatically generate and run multiple dork queries based on a target name or domain

Comprehensive Dorking Categories

The tool includes 14 specialized categories for automated searches:

Basic Information
Sensitive Files
Exposed Directories
Login Pages
Potential Vulnerabilities
Technologies
Social Media
Email Addresses
Subdomains
Person Search (specialized for individuals)
Profile Pages
Images
News Articles
Academic/Publications

Advanced Results Management

Table view with clickable links
Pagination support
Export to CSV, JSON, and TXT formats
Copy URL functionality
Open links directly in browser

Additional Features

Save and load search queries
Pre-defined dork templates
Comprehensive help section with Google dorking guide

What's Included

dork.py: Complete Python source code
GoogleDorkingTool-v1.0.zip: Pre-built executable distribution
Installation scripts and documentation

Installation

Download the ZIP file
Run "install.bat" to install the application
The installer will:
- Copy the application to your Documents folder
- Create a launcher on your desktop
- Create an uninstaller

Requirements

For executable: Windows 7/8/10/11
For source code: Python 3.8+, PyQt5, and Requests library

Disclaimer

This tool is provided for educational purposes and legitimate security testing only. The developers are not responsible for any misuse or damage caused by this tool. Always obtain proper authorization before performing security tests on systems you do not own.

Releases: sahir247/Google-Dorking-Tool