detect-it-easy
Program for determining types of files
Platforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026
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.
Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.
Getting started
Install on Kali Linux with `sudo apt install detect-it-easy`. See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for full usage and configuration details.
