Is CyberChef free and open source?

CyberChef is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 license. Its source code and releases are publicly accessible.

Can I self-host CyberChef?

Yes, CyberChef supports self-hosting on your own servers or local infrastructure.

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CyberChef

Name: CyberChef
Author: CyberChef

CyberChef is a web application for encryption, encoding, compression, and data analysis, developed by GCHQ.

Open source·Self-hosting available

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LicenseApache-2.0Read the full license

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Last activityOct 16Repository push date

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A good fit for teams and homelab operators wanting a modern, containerized CyberChef deployment..

Requires Docker runtime or Docker Compose environment.

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Standard Docker Compose deployment

version: '3.8'
services:
  cyberchef:
    image: cyberchef:latest
    restart: always
    ports:
      - "8080:8080"

About CyberChef

CyberChef is a modern self-hosted, privacy-first privacy solution. CyberChef is a web application for encryption, encoding, compression, and data analysis, developed by GCHQ. Built for users and teams demanding full data ownership, CyberChef eliminates proprietary vendor lock-in while delivering an intuitive, reliable experience.

Private & self-sovereign: Complete control over your data with no mandatory cloud account
One-click containerized deployment with Docker and Docker Compose
Full compatibility and responsive operation across Web
Built-in support for compression integration and workflows
Built-in support for data analysis integration and workflows
Built-in support for data manipulation integration and workflows

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