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https://github.com/horsicq/detect-it-easy

Program for determining types of files for Windows, Linux and MacOS.
https://github.com/horsicq/detect-it-easy

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Program for determining types of files for Windows, Linux and MacOS.

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# 🔍 Detect It Easy (DiE)



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**Detect It Easy (DiE)** is a powerful tool for file type identification, popular among **malware analysts**, **cybersecurity experts**, and **reverse engineers** worldwide. Supporting both **signature-based** and **heuristic analysis**, DiE enables efficient file inspections across a broad range of platforms, including **Windows, Linux, and MacOS**. Its adaptable, script-driven detection architecture makes it one of the most versatile tools in the field, with a comprehensive list of supported OS images.



## 🚀 Getting Started



- **[💎 Download release](https://github.com/horsicq/DIE-engine/releases)**

- **[🧪 Download dev/beta](https://github.com/horsicq/Detect-It-Easy/releases/tag/Beta)**

- **[🚀 DIE API Library (for Developers)](https://github.com/horsicq/die_library)**

- [📋 Changelog](https://github.com/horsicq/Detect-It-Easy/blob/master/changelog.txt)

- [💬 Contribute to Translations](https://github.com/horsicq/XTranslation)



![Screenshot](docs/1.png)



## 💡 Why Use Detect It Easy?



Detect It Easy’s **flexible signature system** and **scripting capabilities** make it an essential tool for **malware analysis** and **digital forensics**. With traditional static analyzers often limited in scope and prone to false positives, DiE’s customizable design enables precise integration of new detection logic, ensuring reliable results across diverse file types.



![Screenshot](docs/2.png)



### Key Advantages:



- **Flexible Signature Management**: Easily create, modify, and optimize signatures.

- **Cross-Platform Support**: Runs on Windows, Linux, and MacOS.

- **Minimal False Positives**: Combined signature and heuristic analysis ensures high detection accuracy.



## 📄 Supported File Types



Detect It Easy supports a wide range of executable and archive types, including:



- **PE** (Portable Executable format for Windows)

- **ELF** (Executable and Linkable Format for Linux)

- **APK** (Android Application Package)

- **IPA** (iOS Application Package)

- **JAR** (Java Archive)

- **ZIP** (Compressed archives)

- **DEX** (Dalvik Executable for Android)

- **MS-DOS** (MS-DOS executable files)

- **COM** (Simple executable format for DOS)

- **LE/LX** (Linear Executable for OS/2)

- **MACH** (Mach-O files for MacOS)

- **NPM** (JavaScript packages)

- **Amiga** (Executable format for Amiga computers)

- **Binary** (Other unclassified files)



Unknown formats undergo heuristic analysis, providing identification for both known and unrecognized files.



## 🔑 Key Features



- **Flexible Signature Management**: Define or modify detection signatures.

- **Scripted Detection**: Use a JavaScript-like scripting language for custom detection algorithms.

- **Cross-Platform Compatibility**: Available for Windows, Linux, and MacOS.

- **Reduced False Positives**: Combines signature and heuristic scanning for accuracy.



## 📥 Installation



### 📦 Install via Package Managers



- **Windows**: [Chocolatey](https://community.chocolatey.org/packages/die) 

- **Linux**:

  - **Parrot OS**: Package name `detect-it-easy`

  - **Arch Linux**: AUR package [detect-it-easy-git](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/detect-it-easy-git/)

  - **openSUSE**: [OBS](https://build.opensuse.org/package/show/home:mnhauke/detect-it-easy)

  - **REMnux**: Malware analysis distribution



> [!NOTE]

> Use **Detect It Easy** bot via **Telegram** to quickly check files: [**@detectiteasy_bot**](https://t.me/detectiteasy_bot)



### ⚙️ Build from Source



See the [BUILD.md](docs/BUILD.md) for detailed instructions.



### 🐳 Docker Installation



Run DiE in a Docker container:



```bash

git clone --recursive https://github.com/horsicq/Detect-It-Easy

cd Detect-It-Easy/

docker build . -t horsicq:diec

```



## 🖥️ Usage



Detect It Easy offers three versions:



- **die** - Graphical interface.

- **diec** - Command-line version for batch processing.

- **diel** - Lightweight GUI version.



For detailed usage, refer to the [RUN.md](docs/RUN.md).



### 🔎 Example Use Cases



- **Malware Analysis**: Identify file types, packers, or protections.

- **Security Audits**: Determine executable file types and potential security risks.

- **Software Forensics**: Inspect software components and validate compliance.



## 🏆 Special Thanks



Thanks to all contributors!





    




Thanks to [PELock Software Protection & Reverse Engineering](https://www.pelock.com)



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