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# capa usage
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# command line
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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.
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- `$ capa -h`
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- `$ capa malware.exe`
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In this mode capa relies on vivisect which only runs under Python 2.
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## only run selected rules
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Use the `-t` option to only run selected rules. This is the preferred method over specifying a rule path which fails if dependent rules reside in other directories.
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```
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$ capa -t communication malware.exe
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```
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# IDA Pro
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capa runs from within IDA Pro. Run `capa/main.py` via File - Script file... (ALT + F7).
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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.
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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).
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## IDA Pro plugins
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capa comes with two IDA Pro plugins located in the `capa/ida` directory.
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### capa explorer
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The capa explorer allows you to interactively display and browse capabilities capa identified in a binary.
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### rule generator
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The rule generator helps you to easily write new rules based on the function you are currently analyzing in your IDA disassembly view.
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