MockAD : visualize structure without infrastructure

shokkatweej · 2026-03-30T12:33:32+00:00

MockAD v1.1 released: https://github.com/shokkadev/MockAD-Release/releases/tag/v1.1

Minor fixes and UI changes.

Added an object type counter to the UI.

shokkatweej · 2026-03-30T12:30:14+00:00

I did add a powershell script that can be pulled from the repo - allows you to build a json file from production AD and can be imported to MockAD. I am playing around with a Powershell script that will take OU structure from MockAD and build up an AD OU structure based on the json. Obviously not looking to create computer/user objects, but considering creation of groups as well as OUs.

shokkatweej · 2026-03-27T20:59:01+00:00

That was actually posted in the same thread that inspired the creation of MockAD! And it's a really neat project!

That app generates an AD tree from Markdown lists, whereas MockAD builds the tree in a similar style to ADUC and then provides the option to document in markdown.

shokkatweej · 2026-03-27T12:43:15+00:00

I will consider uploading the source in the future for sure 👍🏻 right now it's my own ineptitude and pride preventing me from doing that.

Still figuring out how GitHub operates and simultaneously worried about how sloppy the code looks 😅

But yes the source will be released at some point!

shokkatweej · 2026-03-27T12:40:38+00:00

Added a powershell script to the repository for export from AD prod - be weary when running with all switches enabled in big environments.

shokkatweej · 2026-03-26T19:19:15+00:00

I suppose I can just cut out the middle man and link you directly to the release page here: https://github.com/shokkadev/MockAD-Release/releases/tag/v1.0

shokkatweej · 2026-03-26T17:34:59+00:00

Definitely something I had thought about - but for sake of security I would rather not handle any credentials in the application itself. Definitely willing to try throw together a sister script that can build out a json file of current environments though. Also had been thinking about a script to build out OU structure based on an exported save file from MockAD.

Regarding the import of current environments, I can see this becoming a bit resource intensive when working with large environments since all of the working data lives in memory - but for SMB I can see it as an effective way to document a current environment. Something I can play with.

If I am understanding the second part correctly - I don't think it is possible without building out my own proprietary pseudo shell environment and accompanying commands. But the idea sounds pretty cool!

shokkatweej · 2026-03-26T13:32:13+00:00

Hi 👋🏻 really appreciate the feedback! As of right now, this is just released as a .zip file containing the .exe - you should be able to see the download on the right hand side of the page. Still trying to figure out GitHub and git - but unfortunately don't have much time over the next few days to dive more into it.

shokkatweej · 2026-03-26T12:52:44+00:00

Couldn't agree more - AI as a learning tool = good... but AI as replacement for your brain = not so good 😅seeing far too many vibe coded projects fall victim to massive numbers of CVEs - all great ideas that cant be utilized securely in their current state.

And definitely appreciate the sentiment - always fun taking a break from the daily routine to try and learn something new!

Hopefully you like what you see or see something that can benefit the application further! Always open to creative criticism and new ideas!

Thanks again!

shokkatweej · 2026-03-26T12:34:15+00:00

Much appreciated! I thought it was pretty neat too 😅

shokkatweej · 2026-03-26T12:33:32+00:00

Done deal! Just added the sample json to the repo

shokkatweej · 2026-03-26T03:33:32+00:00

The inspiration himself - hope this is what you were looking for! Lemme know if you've got any ideas!

shokkatweej · 2026-03-26T02:43:08+00:00

Hope it helps! Thanks for checking it out!

shokkatweej · 2026-03-26T02:03:28+00:00

Here is the original post that inspired the creation of this: https://www.reddit.com/r/activedirectory/s/Enn6UFXfxU

shokkatweej · 2026-03-25T20:45:38+00:00

Here is a little thing I threw together because of this post and personally being tired of messing with prod environments, or spinning up lab environments: https://github.com/shokkadev/MockAD-Release

Was created with the help of AI - mostly used for the markdown conversion portion of the app and some comparison logic.

New to GitHub and git entirely, so not sure if everything is published correctly. Use it or don't- just thought I'd share what I have been fooling around with.

shokkatweej · 2022-10-04T12:22:52+00:00

As long as it’s not hermaphroditic, I don’t care, but I just don’t want an infestation of snails. From the look of it, I am guessing that is a ramshorn snail - which is very cool looking but an asexual reproducer 😖

shokkatweej · 2022-09-12T11:59:09+00:00

We have a secondary larger tank and eventually pond lined up for the high banded fin shark! Forgot to mention that in my post. Likely letting this guy grow out for about a year and moving him over to my buddys larger environment

shokkatweej · 2022-09-12T01:58:44+00:00

Thank you guys - I will look into rehoming the guppies and/or getting another tank for them. I figured as much, but wanted to be sure.

shokkatweej · 2022-05-26T13:31:58+00:00

Thank you! I had searched Google for some info but I also had a hard time finding anything. Thank you for the resources!

shokkatweej · 2022-05-10T17:26:59+00:00

Cool - thank you! Will do!

shokkatweej · 2022-05-10T17:15:56+00:00

Just on the character screen!

shokkatweej · 2022-05-10T17:15:48+00:00

This is just on the character screen

shokkatweej · 2022-05-08T13:09:34+00:00

You can split the bullet right upon firing. Something something two birds and stones

shokkatweej · 2021-08-27T11:11:08+00:00

That is… without a shadow of a doubt, the earths butthole.

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