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AdvancedDFIR
Authorized usage only. Capture and inspect traffic only on systems and networks you own or have written permission to analyze.

What is KAPE?

KAPE collects triage artifacts rapidly from Windows systems.

DFIR collection on authorized Windows hosts.

Official website: KAPE · Documentation

When do you use it?

  • You need Collect triage artifacts from Windows quickly.
  • You are following a CYNARKS lab or authorized engagement that calls for KAPE.
  • You already tried simpler checks and need this tool’s deeper capability.

Who uses it?

  • DFIR analysts
  • SOC / blue team
  • Malware analysts

How do you use it? (typical flow)

  1. Install KAPE using the steps below (prefer Kali package or official installer).
  2. Confirm you have authorization for the target (lab VM, own system, or written scope).
  3. Run --help / man (or the Help section) to see current flags for your version.
  4. Start with a safe example from Basic commands against localhost or an authorized lab target.
  5. Record what you ran, what you observed, and any follow-up (filter, report, remediation).

Help & manual (like man / --help)

Every serious tool has a built-in way to look up flags. Learn these first so you are not stuck memorizing every option.

  1. 1. Docs

    https://www.kroll.com/en/services/cyber-risk/incident-response-litigation-support/kape

Kali Linux

Windows binary from EZ Tools — not a Kali package.

1. Installation

OSInstallation
Kali LinuxWindows binary from EZ Tools — not a Kali package.
WindowsDownload from EZ Tools / KAPE docs

2. Basic commands

  1. 1. Lab VM only

    kape.exe --tsource C: --tdest E:\triage --target BasicCollection

    Lab VM only

  2. 2. Show help

    kape.exe --help

    List flags for your installed version (same habit as man/--help).

  3. 3. Short help

    kape.exe -h

    Alternate help flag when supported.

5. Useful features

  • Targets
  • Modules

6. Practical examples

  1. Example 1: Lab VM only

    kape.exe --tsource C: --tdest E:\triage --target BasicCollection

    Lab VM only

  2. Example 2: Show help

    kape.exe --help

    List flags for your installed version (same habit as man/--help).

  3. Example 3: Short help

    kape.exe -h

    Alternate help flag when supported.

7. Important notes

  • Authorized imaging/triage only.
  • Authorized targets only — labs, systems you own, or written permission.
  • Prefer reading --help / man / official docs for your installed version; flags change over time.

Related course: digital forensics incident response · Commands: /commands