binary-triage

Survey binary memory layout, strings, imports, exports, and key functions to produce a prioritized reverse engineering task list.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/th3w1zard1/reverse-engineering-assistant --skill binary-triage-th3w1zard1
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Skill: binary-triage
Source: https://github.com/th3w1zard1/reverse-engineering-assistant/tree/main/ReVa/skills/binary-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/th3w1zard1/reverse-engineering-assistant --skill binary-triage-th3w1zard1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps security analysts quickly survey a binary to understand its purpose, structure, and potential suspicious behavior without deep analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Surveys memory layout (text, rodata, bss)
  • Flags suspicious areas, imports/exports, and functions
  • Produces a task list for deeper investigation
  • Use case: when user asks to triage a program or wants an overview before deeper reverse engineering.

Quick Start

Provide the active binary to triage and generate a concise report outlining layout, strings, imports, exports, and core functions.

Frequently Asked Questions about binary-triage

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I quickly triage a binary to understand its intent before deep reverse engineering?

Triage a binary by surveying its memory layout, strings, imports, exports, and key functions to identify its intent and produce a prioritized task list. This approach provides rapid insights and flags suspicious areas for deeper analysis.

What is binary triage and when do I need it for malware or firmware analysis?

Binary triage is the process of surveying a binary's structure, memory layout, and functions to quickly understand its purpose and suspicious behavior. You need it when you require a rapid overview of executables or firmware before committing to deeper reverse engineering tasks.

Can I use this binary triage workflow on both standard executables and firmware?

Yes, you can apply this binary triage workflow to both standard executables and firmware. The analysis is designed to be robust to common obfuscations, providing clear red flags and referencing relevant tool outputs for both target types.

How do I identify suspicious behavior in a binary's imports and exports?

Identify suspicious behavior by surveying the binary's imports, exports, and memory layout for red flags. The triage process flags suspicious areas and functions, summarizing the binary's intent to highlight potentially malicious activity quickly.

Does binary triage work on obfuscated executables?

Yes, the binary triage analysis is robust to common obfuscations. It surveys memory layout, strings, and key functions to identify intent and provide clear red flags even when the binary employs standard obfuscation techniques.