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Qu1cksc0pe

Qu1cksc0pe is a GPL-3.0 licensed, command-line malware analysis tool written primarily in YARA and Python that performs static and dynamic analysis on Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android executables, documents, scripts, and archives. It extracts indicators (URLs, IPs, APIs, permissions), maps behavior to MITRE ATT&CK, and supports optional VirusTotal and AI-powered analysis via a web UI or CLI.

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Source: GitHub — github.com/CYB3RMX/Qu1cksc0pe

GitHub stars

259

Forks

YARA

Primary language

GPL-3.0

License (OSI-approved)

Key facts

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Field	Value
Repository	CYB3RMX/Qu1cksc0pe
Owner	CYB3RMX
Primary language	YARA
License	GPL-3.0 — OSI-approved
Stars	2k
Forks	259
Open issues	2
Latest release	Unknown
Last updated	2026-03-03
Source	https://github.com/CYB3RMX/Qu1cksc0pe

What Qu1cksc0pe is

The tool provides multi-format binary analysis (PE, ELF, Mach-O, APK, DEX, Golang), dynamic tracing via strace/ltrace on Linux and a custom Windows Debug API hook engine, document/script parsing (VBA, JavaScript, PowerShell, batch), PCAP network analysis with DGA/C2 detection, and integrations with JADX decompilation and Ollama LLMs. Recent commits (03/2026) address virtualenv subprocess dispatch, permission-safe JADX discovery, RAR5 archive fallback, and removal of Frida for Windows analysis.

Quickstart

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Clone the repository and explore it locally.

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1git clone https://github.com/CYB3RMX/Qu1cksc0pe.git2cd Qu1cksc0pe3# follow the project's README for install & configuration

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Best use cases

Red team / pentest malware triage

Quickly classify suspicious binaries and documents, extract IoCs (URLs, IPs, registry keys, API calls), and correlate findings with MITRE ATT&CK tactics. Static analysis covers multiple architectures; dynamic tracing reveals runtime behavior without full sandbox overhead.

SOC alert enrichment

Ingest flagged files, auto-generate JSON reports, and optionally feed findings to VirusTotal or an LLM for behavioral context. Batch CLI mode and web UI support integration into alert workflows.

APK/Android app security review

Extract permissions, enumerate dangerous capabilities, decompile with JADX, and perform both static and dynamic (APK) analysis in one tool. Reduces need to juggle multiple Android tools.

Implementation considerations

Installer hardens virtualenv dispatch (sys.executable instead of shutil.which) and permission-safe JADX discovery; test in your target environment (Kali/Parrot/Ubuntu) first to confirm all optional tools (strace, ltrace, JADX, Ollama) install or degrade gracefully.
Windows dynamic analysis now uses custom Debug API hook engine (no Frida); Linux uses strace/ltrace. ACG-protected processes may report `write_failed`; test with your target binaries to confirm hook coverage.
Archive analysis supports RAR5 via 7z fallback if rarfile fails; password-protected archives list (no extraction) without hanging. Confirm 7z is installed if analyzing RAR5 files.
Web UI and AI features require optional setup (VirusTotal API key via `--key_init`, Ollama signin). CLI analysis works offline; AI/VT enrichment requires network.
JADX decompilation for APK analysis requires JRE; Debian package now bundles JADX 1.5.3 post-install. For non-Debian systems, verify JADX is available in PATH or `resolve_decompiler_path()` will fall back gracefully.

When to avoid it — and what to weigh

Require commercial indemnification or SLA — GPL-3.0 license includes no warranty, indemnification, or service guarantees. For production SOC use, engage a commercial malware analysis vendor or hire dedicated support.
Need sealed/air-gapped deployment without internet — Tool includes optional VirusTotal API and Ollama LLM integration; if you disable these, you lose enrichment benefits. Network isolation feasible but requires careful configuration testing.
Operating in a strictly proprietary codebase environment — GPL-3.0 requires any distributed derivative to be open-source under GPL-3.0. If you modify the tool and distribute it internally or to customers, you must open-source changes. Consider a commercial alternative or obtain legal review.
Expect zero maintenance burden — Latest release is unknown; last push was 03/2026 but the tool relies on external dependencies (JADX, Ollama, androguard, unrar). Maintenance includes tracking breaking changes in these libraries and security updates to analysis rules.

License & commercial use

GPL-3.0 (GNU General Public License v3.0). This is a strong copyleft license: any modifications or derivative works distributed must also be open-source under GPL-3.0. Redistribution requires full source and license text.

GPL-3.0 permits commercial use (running the tool internally for analysis). However, GPL-3.0 does not permit closed-source distribution, white-labeling, or embedding in proprietary products without opening all modified code. For commercial products, consult legal counsel or consider a commercial malware analysis SaaS instead. No liability waiver or warranty is provided.

DEV.co evaluation signals

Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.

Signal	Assessment
Maintenance	Active
Documentation	Adequate
License clarity	Clear
Deployment complexity	Moderate
DEV.co fit	Good
Assessment confidence	High

Security considerations

Tool is designed to analyze malware; execution of untrusted binaries during dynamic analysis poses inherent risk. Mitigation: (1) Run in isolated VM/container, (2) use network isolation or firewall rules, (3) monitor for ACG-protected process hook failures (may indicate advanced evasion), (4) sanitize output if exporting to logs/SOAR (JSON may contain obfuscated code/strings). No formal security audit data provided. GPL-3.0 includes no warranty; users assume all risk.

Alternatives to consider

YARA (standalone)

Focused signature matching; Qu1cksc0pe wraps YARA but adds broader analysis (dynamic tracing, API extraction, MITRE mapping). Use YARA alone if you only need rule-driven detection.

Cuckoo Sandbox

Full dynamic malware sandbox with detailed behavior reports and network analysis. Heavier resource footprint; Qu1cksc0pe is lighter and suits fast triage. Cuckoo is better for deep behavioral analysis.

VirusTotal (web UI or API)

Cloud-based multi-scanner with crowd-sourced detections. Qu1cksc0pe can integrate VirusTotal but also performs independent static/dynamic analysis. Use VT for external validation; Qu1cksc0pe for offline or sensitive file analysis.

Software development agency

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Review the latest 03/2026 update details, test in a Debian/Ubuntu VM with sample files, and plan for dependency management (JADX, strace, Ollama). Assess GPL-3.0 licensing impact on your deployment model and confirm dynamic analysis requirements (network isolation, VM infrastructure) are met.

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Qu1cksc0pe FAQ

Can I use Qu1cksc0pe in a commercial SOC?

Yes, GPL-3.0 permits internal use. However, you cannot distribute a modified version as a closed-source product. If you modify Qu1cksc0pe, you must open-source changes under GPL-3.0. For a commercial product, use a commercial malware sandbox vendor or obtain GPL-compatible commercial licensing.

Does Qu1cksc0pe require internet?

No for core analysis (static + dynamic tracing). Optional VirusTotal API and Ollama LLM integrations require network. Disable these if operating in an air-gapped environment, but you lose cloud enrichment.

What is the latest version and is it stable?

No formal release tag is listed. Last push was 03/2026 with recent bug fixes (virtualenv dispatch, RAR5 fallback, JADX permissions). Stability is git-commit-based; test in your environment before production use.

Can I run Qu1cksc0pe on macOS?

The tool supports analyzing macOS (Mach-O) binaries, but installation/runtime on macOS is not explicitly documented. Linux/Termux is primary; test macOS compatibility or use a Linux VM.

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