Capa
capa is an open-source tool by the FLARE team designed for identifying capabilities in executable files, assisting analysts in reverse engineering and malware research.
Capa is built in Python, distributed under the Apache License 2.0, 5.9k GitHub stars, latest release v9.4.0.
When to use Capa
Capa is listed here as a Security project. The directory calls out Identify capabilities within executables, Enhance malware analysis, Support for multiple file formats as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for Capa include Detailed rule-based engine, Regular updates with new features.
Besides Security, this page also files Capa under Development, Tools, DevOps.
Capa compared with
Records in this directory name Ghidra, Radare2 as products people compare with Capa. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that Capa replaces each of them.
What the Capa stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 5.9k GitHub stars, 692 forks, 263 open issues, latest tracked release v9.4.0. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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- Language
- Python
- Latest Release
- v9.4.0
- License
- Apache License 2.0
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Key features of Capa
- Identify capabilities within executables
- Enhance malware analysis
- Support for multiple file formats
- Detailed rule-based engine
- Regular updates with new features
Capa resources
Capa on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is Capa?
capa is an open-source tool by the FLARE team designed for identifying capabilities in executable files, assisting analysts in reverse engineering and malware research. This directory highlights Identify capabilities within executables, Enhance malware analysis, Support for multiple file formats.
Is Capa free to use?
Capa is published as open source under the Apache License 2.0. The directory lists Identify capabilities within executables, Enhance malware analysis, Support for multiple file formats among its recorded capabilities.
What language is Capa written in, and what is the latest release?
Capa is written primarily in Python. The latest release tracked on this page is v9.4.0.
How widely is Capa used on GitHub?
Capa has about 5.9k GitHub stars. It also has about 692 forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
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