memory-forensics-volatility

Analyze Windows and Linux memory dumps with Volatility 2 and 3 plugins.

11|4|Updated Jun 7, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/sayseven7/frameseven --skill memory-forensics-volatility-sayseven7
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Skill: memory-forensics-volatility
Source: https://github.com/sayseven7/frameseven/tree/main/internal/mcp/skills/memory-forensics-volatility
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sayseven7/frameseven --skill memory-forensics-volatility-sayseven7

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you turn raw Windows or Linux memory dumps into actionable forensic findings by guiding analysis of processes, network activity, injected code, credentials, files, registry artifacts, and timelines with Volatility 2 and 3.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OS and profile identification: Determine whether the image is Windows or Linux and select the right Volatility workflow.
  • Malware and intrusion analysis: Compare pslist and psscan, inspect parent-child trees, detect injected code with malfind, and correlate suspicious network connections.
  • Credential and artifact recovery: Extract hashes, secrets, command history, registry keys, carved files, and execution traces for incident response or CTF-style hunting.
  • Use case: Use it when a suspicious host image needs triage after an intrusion, or when you need a repeatable playbook for memory-based malware investigation.

Quick Start

Ask the Skill to analyze the attached memory dump with Volatility 3, identify the operating system, and produce the most suspicious processes, connections, injections, and credentials in priority order.

Frequently Asked Questions about memory-forensics-volatility

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

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How do I analyze a memory dump to find hidden processes and injected code?

Memory forensics identifies hidden processes and injected code by comparing pslist and psscan outputs, inspecting parent-child trees, and applying malfind to detect unauthorized code injections within memory dumps.

What is the best way to extract credentials and hashes from a Windows memory image?

Extract credentials and hashes from a Windows memory image by applying Volatility 2 and 3 plugins to pull secrets, registry keys, and command history directly from the captured memory dump.

Can I use Volatility 3 for Linux memory forensics and network connection correlation?

Yes, Volatility 3 supports Linux memory forensics, allowing you to perform OS and profile identification, inspect network activity, and correlate suspicious connections with running processes for incident response triage.

How do I reconstruct a timeline from a raw memory dump during incident response?

Reconstruct a timeline from a memory dump by applying Volatility plugins to extract execution traces, registry artifacts, and carved files, then correlating process and network activity to establish a chronological event sequence.

Does memory forensics work for malware triage and CTF artifact hunting?

Memory forensics is highly effective for malware triage and CTF artifact hunting, as Volatility 2 and 3 uncover hidden processes, injected code, and carved files that serve as critical forensic evidence and CTF flags.