virustotal

Query VirusTotal for files, URLs, domains, and IPs via REST API.

779|139|Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/taracodlabs/aiden --skill virustotal-taracodlabs
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Skill: virustotal
Source: https://github.com/taracodlabs/aiden/tree/main/skills/virustotal
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/taracodlabs/aiden --skill virustotal-taracodlabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

VirusTotal aggregates results from 70+ antivirus engines and threat intelligence feeds to help security teams quickly assess the reputational risk of files, URLs, domains, and IPs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reputation lookups: check file hashes, URLs, domains, and IPs for malware and suspicious activity.
  • Threat context: summarize last analysis stats and categories for rapid triage.
  • Use Case: SOC/IR workflows for rapid IOC validation and incident investigation.

Quick Start

Query VirusTotal with a hash, URL, domain, or IP to retrieve reputation and threat context.

Frequently Asked Questions about virustotal

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check a file hash reputation for malware indicators?

File hash reputation checks query VirusTotal to assess malware indicators by aggregating analysis results from over 70 antivirus engines and threat intelligence feeds. This provides last analysis stats and categories for rapid triage in incident response workflows.

What is the best way to validate URLs and IPs for suspicious activity in SOC workflows?

Validating URLs and IPs for suspicious activity is done through VirusTotal reputation lookups, which summarize threat context and categories across multiple engines. This supports rapid IOC validation and incident investigation for security teams.

Can I use VirusTotal API lookups for threat hunting across domains and IPs?

VirusTotal API lookups support threat hunting across domains and IPs by querying a REST interface with API-key authentication. You retrieve structured results containing reputation scores and threat intelligence indicators for the queried entities.

Do I need an API key to query threat intelligence feeds for incident response?

You need an API key to query threat intelligence feeds for incident response because the VirusTotal REST interface requires API-key based authentication. This structured access enables security teams to retrieve reputation data for files, URLs, domains, and IPs.

How does aggregating multiple antivirus engines improve IOC validation?

Aggregating 70+ antivirus engines improves IOC validation by cross-referencing file hashes, URLs, domains, and IPs against diverse threat intelligence feeds. This yields comprehensive last analysis stats and categories, reducing false positives during incident triage.