How to Install CyberChef on Debian Latest?

CyberChef is an open-source tool developed by GCHQ for data analysis, transformation, and encryption of data. In this tutorial, we will guide you step by step on how to install CyberChef on Debian Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

Step 1: Update Package Manager

The first step is to update the package manager of your operating system using the following command:

sudo apt-get update

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

CyberChef requires some dependencies to be installed on your system before we can install it. Use the following command to install these dependencies:

sudo apt-get install build-essential git nodejs npm

Step 3: Download CyberChef

Now that we have installed the required dependencies, it's time to download CyberChef from the Github repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/gchq/CyberChef.git

Step 4: Build

After downloading the CyberChef repository, navigate to its directory with the following command:

cd CyberChef

Next, use the following command to build CyberChef:

npm install

This process may take a while to complete.

Step 5: Run CyberChef

Once the installation process is complete, use the following command to run CyberChef on your system:

npm start

This will start CyberChef and open it in your default browser. If it does not automatically open, you can navigate to the following address in your web browser: http://localhost:8080/

Congratulations! You have successfully installed CyberChef on Debian Latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have guided you through the process of installing CyberChef on Debian Latest. Follow the steps carefully, and you should have no trouble installing and running CyberChef on your system.

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