disk-forensics

Analyze disk images and file systems for forensic investigations.

5|Updated Jan 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SherifEldeeb/agentskills --skill disk-forensics
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Skill: disk-forensics
Source: https://github.com/SherifEldeeb/agentskills/tree/main/skills/forensics/disk-forensics
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SherifEldeeb/agentskills --skill disk-forensics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Analyze disk images and file systems for forensic investigations. This skill helps investigators uncover artifacts, recover deleted data, and build a comprehensive storage-media timeline during incident response.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Disk Image Acquisition: Create forensically sound disk images with integrity verification.
  • File System Analysis: Parse and analyze NTFS, FAT, EXT, HFS+, APFS file systems.
  • Deleted File Recovery: Recover deleted files using carving and file system metadata.
  • MFT Analysis: Inspect NTFS Master File Table for file metadata and timestamps.
  • Slack Space Analysis: Examine slack space for hidden or residual data.
  • Alternate Data Streams: Detect and extract NTFS ADS content.
  • File Signature Analysis: Verify file signatures and detect mismatched extensions.
  • Volume Shadow Copy Analysis: Analyze Windows VSS for previous file versions.
  • Partition Analysis: Detect hidden partitions and analyze partition tables.
  • Hash Analysis: Compute and verify file hashes and check against known databases.

Quick Start

Use the disk-forensics skill to initialize a DiskAnalyzer with a disk image path, list volumes, recover deleted files, analyze MFT entries, and export reports.

Frequently Asked Questions about disk-forensics

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

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How do I recover deleted files from an NTFS disk image during an investigation?

To recover deleted files from an NTFS disk image, you parse the Master File Table (MFT) and file system metadata using carving techniques to extract artifacts and residual data. This skill automates that extraction process directly from disk images.

What is slack space analysis in digital forensics and when do I need it?

Slack space analysis in digital forensics is the examination of hidden or residual data stored in unused file system clusters. You need it to uncover concealed artifacts, such as hidden text or deleted data fragments, bypassing standard file viewing.

Does this disk forensics analysis support EXT and HFS+ file systems?

Yes, disk forensics analysis supports EXT and HFS+ file systems, alongside NTFS, FAT, and APFS. It parses these file systems to build a comprehensive storage-media timeline during incident response investigations.

How do I analyze NTFS Alternate Data Streams and hidden partitions?

To analyze NTFS Alternate Data Streams (ADS) and hidden partitions, you inspect partition tables and extract ADS content to detect hidden data. This skill identifies these concealed storage artifacts within disk images.

Do I need Python 3.9 and The Sleuth Kit to perform full disk image analysis?

Yes, you need Python 3.9+ and optional tools such as The Sleuth Kit, pytsk3, pyewf, and libewf to achieve full disk image analysis capability. These dependencies enable deep partition analysis and MFT parsing.

Can I verify file signatures and detect mismatched extensions in storage artifacts?

Yes, you can verify file signatures and detect mismatched extensions in storage artifacts. This skill analyzes file signatures to detect discrepancies between a file's claimed extension and its actual binary data format.