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  "github_readme_excerpt": "# Binwalk v3\n\nThis is an updated version of the Binwalk firmware analysis tool, re-written in Rust for speed and accuracy.\n\n![binwalk v3](images/binwalk_animated.svg)\n\n## What does it do?\n\nBinwalk can identify, and optionally extract, files and data that have been embedded inside of other files.\n\nWhile its primary focus is firmware analysis, it supports a [wide variety](https://github.com/ReFirmLabs/binwalk/wiki/Supported-Signatures) of file and data types.\n\nThrough [entropy analysis](https://github.com/ReFirmLabs/binwalk/wiki/Generating-Entropy-Graphs), it can even help to identify unknown compression or encryption!\n\nBinwalk can be customized and [integrated](https://github.com/ReFirmLabs/binwalk/wiki/Using-the-Rust-Library) into your own Rust projects.\n\n## How do I get it?\n\nThe easiest way to install Binwalk and all dependencies is to [build a Docker image](https://github.com/ReFirmLabs/binwalk/wiki/Building-A-Binwalk-Docker-Image).\n\nBinwalk can also be [installed](https://github.com/ReFirmLabs/binwalk/wiki/Cargo-Installation) via the Rust package manager.\n\nOr, you can [compile from source](https://github.com/ReFirmLabs/binwalk/wiki/Compile-From-Source)!\n\n## How do I use it?\n\nUsage is _**simple**_, analysis is _**fast**_, and results are _**detailed**_:\n\n```\nbinwalk DIR-890L_AxFW110b07.bin\n```\n![example output](images/output.png)\n\nUse `--help`, or check out the [Wiki](https://github.com/ReFirmLabs/binwalk/wiki#usage) for more advanced options!\n",
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