Integrating Third-Party Tools

MalChela supports the integration of external tools such as Python-based utilities (oletools, oledump) and high-performance YARA engines (yara-x). These tools expand MalChela’s capabilities beyond its native Rust-based toolset.

Tools now require exec_type (e.g., cargo, binary, script) to define how they are launched, and file_position to clarify argument order when needed.

To integrate a new tool into the GUI, ensure the tool: - Accepts CLI arguments in the form toolname [args] [input] - Outputs results to stdout - Is installed and available in $PATH

- name: toolname
  description: “Short summary of tool purpose”
  command: [“toolname”]
  input_type: file  # or folder or hash
  category: “File Analysis”  # or other GUI category
  optional_args: []
  exec_type: binary  # or cargo / script
  file_position: last  # or first, if required

You can switch to a prebuilt tools.yaml for REMnux mode via the GUI configuration panel — useful for quick setup in forensic VMs.