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maxtac-asb-ipsw

Analyze Apple IPSW and kernelcache firmware with provenance tracking.

12|Updated Jun 1, 2026
Search Tags:#vulnerability analysis#firmware analysis#provenance tracking#security research#Apple firmware
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/philo-groves/MaxTAC --skill maxtac-asb-ipsw
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: maxtac-asb-ipsw
Source: https://github.com/philo-groves/MaxTAC/tree/main/plugins/maxtac-apple-systems/skills/maxtac-asb-ipsw
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/philo-groves/MaxTAC --skill maxtac-asb-ipsw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ipsw, python, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides advanced analysis tools and provenance tracking for Apple firmware research, enabling users to perform detailed vulnerability analysis and build comprehensive case reports.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Firmware Analysis: Advanced IPSW and firmware analysis for vulnerability research.
  • Provenance Tracking: Collect and document the provenance of firmware artifacts.
  • Use Case: When investigating a security vulnerability in an Apple device, this Skill can be used to analyze firmware versions, extract relevant information, and build a detailed case report.

Quick Start

Run the maxtac-asb-ipsw skill with the firmware source and device information:

maxtac-asb-ipsw init --firmware-source ./firmware.ipsw --device iPhone16,1 --model D84AP --product-version 18.2 --build 22C150 --restore-identity "BuildIdentity-0" --architecture arm64e

Frequently Asked Questions about maxtac-asb-ipsw

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze Apple IPSW firmware for vulnerability research?▼

You can perform detailed IPSW and kernelcache analysis for Apple firmware vulnerability research by running the Skill with the ipsw and python dependencies. It extracts and examines binary and text data from firmware images to identify security vulnerabilities.

What is provenance tracking for Apple firmware artifacts?▼

Provenance tracking for Apple firmware artifacts involves collecting and documenting the origin and history of firmware images during security research. This Skill automates that tracking to help build comprehensive vulnerability case reports.

Do I need python and ipsw installed to extract kernelcache data?▼

Yes, both python and ipsw are required dependencies to extract kernelcache data and analyze firmware images. The Skill utilizes these tools to process the binary and text data extracted during security research.

Can I analyze a specific iPhone model's firmware using command line arguments?▼

Yes, you can specify the exact device and firmware by passing arguments like --device, --model, --product-version, and --build. This allows the analysis to target a specific iPhone firmware image for vulnerability research.

What is the best way to document firmware versions during a security investigation?▼

The best way to document firmware versions during a security investigation is to use this Skill's provenance tracking capabilities. It collects firmware artifact details and builds a comprehensive case report for the vulnerability analysis.

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