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VirusTotal CLI

Name: VirusTotal CLI
Author: VirusTotal

Welcome to the VirusTotal CLI, a tool designed for those who love both VirusTotal and command-line interfaces

Version 1.3.1 · by VirusTotal

Official site: github.com

About VirusTotal CLI

Welcome to the VirusTotal CLI, a tool designed for those who love both VirusTotal and command-line interfaces. With this tool you can do everything you'd normally do using the VirusTotal's web page, including:

* Retrieve information about a file, URL, domain name, IP address, etc.

* Search for files using VirusTotal Intelligence query syntax.

* Download files.

* Manage your Malware Hunting YARA rules.

* Launch Retrohunt jobs and get their results.

How to install VirusTotal CLI

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install virustotal-cli
Open VirusTotal CLI once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is VirusTotal CLI free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where VirusTotal CLI is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of VirusTotal CLI?

The version listed here is 1.3.1, published /Date(1779. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install VirusTotal CLI from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install virustotal-cli. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is VirusTotal CLI safe?

VirusTotal CLI downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.