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Build, configure, and run bulk_extractor for forensic investigation workflows.
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Start with the operating guide for practical use, then use the developer manual when extending or maintaining the project.
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Developer Manual
Architecture and implementation guidance for contributors and maintainers.
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Scanner API
Authoritative guidance for developing a scanner or loadable scanner plug-in.
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bulk_extractor is open source, actively tested on current macOS and Ubuntu environments, and designed to make extracted evidence easy to inspect and use in downstream analysis.