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# Usage
## Command line
After you have downloaded the standalone version of capa or installed it via `pip` (see the [installation](installation.md) documentation) you can run capa directly from your terminal shell.
- `$ capa -h`
- `$ capa malware.exe`
In this mode capa relies on vivisect which only runs under Python 2.
## IDA Pro
capa runs from within IDA Pro. Run `capa/main.py` via File - Script file... (ALT + F7).
When running in IDA, capa uses IDA's disassembly and file analysis as its backend. These results may vary from the standalone version that uses vivisect.
In IDA, capa supports Python 2 and Python 3. If you encounter issues with your specific setup please open a new [Issue](https://github.com/fireeye/capa/issues).
## IDA plugins
capa comes with two IDA Pro plugins located in the `capa/ida` directory.
### capa explorer
The capa explorer allows you to interactively display and browse capabilities capa identified in a binary.
![capa explorer](capa_explorer.png)
### Rule generator
The rule generator helps you to easily write new rules based on the function you are currently analyzing in your IDA disassembly view.