SSF Toolkit CLI Overview User Guide¶

Overview¶

This guide introduces the SSF Toolkit command-line interface (CLI) and its core features. You will learn how to access help, run basic commands, and understand the main capabilities of the toolkit. Detailed guides for each sub-command are available separately.

Command Structure¶

The CLI follows a hierarchical command structure with the main ssf_tools command and several command groups:

graph TD A[ssf_tools] --> B[analyze] A --> C[cache] A --> D[config] A --> E[utils] A --> F[volatility] %% Analyze subcommands B --> B1[entropy] B --> B2[credentials] %% Cache subcommands C --> C1[show] C --> C2[clear] C --> C3[cleanup] C --> C4[categories] %% Config subcommands D --> D1[init] D --> D2[validate] D --> D3[show] D --> D4[paths] D --> D5[list] %% Utils subcommands E --> E1[file-info] %% Volatility is a single command F --> F1[Run memory analysis] %% Styling classDef mainCmd fill:#e1f5fe,stroke:#01579b,stroke-width:3px classDef groupCmd fill:#f3e5f5,stroke:#4a148c,stroke-width:2px classDef subCmd fill:#e8f5e8,stroke:#2e7d32,stroke-width:1px class A mainCmd class B,C,D,E,F groupCmd class B1,B2,C1,C2,C3,C4,D1,D2,D3,D4,D5,E1,F1 subCmd

Prerequisites¶

Python 3.13 or later
SSF Toolkit installed (see installation guide)
Access to required input files or data sources

Installation¶

Install the SSF Toolkit using the recommended method:

pipx install kp-ssf-tools

Detailed installation instructions

Quick Start¶

To view available commands and options, run:

ssf_tools --help

This displays a list of supported sub-commands and usage instructions.

Usage¶

The SSF Toolkit CLI provides a unified interface for analyzing, reporting, and managing data. The main entry point is:

ssf_tools <sub-command> [options]

Common Features¶

Access help for any command using --help
Process memory dumps using Volatility3
Search source code for credentials
Analyze any file for entropy anomalies

Example¶

ssf_tools analyze --help

ssf_tools volatility --help

Displays help for sub-commands.

Troubleshooting¶

If you see "command not found," verify your installation and PATH settings.
For missing dependencies, check the prerequisites section.
Use ssf_tools <sub-command> --help for usage details.

FAQ¶

Q: How do I see all available commands?

A: Run ssf_tools --help.
Q: Where can I find guides for specific features?

A: See the user guides directory for detailed documentation.

Additional Resources¶

This overview provides a starting point for using the SSF Toolkit CLI. Refer to other user guides for details on each sub-command.