aeondave/steghide
offensive-tools/forensic/steghide/SKILL.md
Auth/lab ref: steghide JPEG/BMP/WAV/AU hidden-data workflows; embed/extract tests, passphrase handling, challenge evidence.
$ install --global
skillsauthnpx skillsauth add aeondave/malskill steghideInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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SKILL.md
- name:
- steghide
- description:
- Auth/lab ref: steghide JPEG/BMP/WAV/AU hidden-data workflows; embed/extract tests, passphrase handling, challenge evidence.
- compatibility:
- Linux, macOS, WSL; package-manager friendly; classic steghide-supported formats.
- author:
- AeonDave
- version:
- 1.0
steghide
Classic hidden-payload tooling for media files that look innocent until they absolutely do not.
When to use steghide
Use steghide when you need to:
- check supported cover files for hidden payloads
- extract content with or without a candidate passphrase
- embed a test payload into a supported media file in a lab workflow
Quick Start
# Inspect carrier info
steghide info image.jpg
# Extract hidden payload
steghide extract -sf image.jpg
# Embed data into a cover file
steghide embed -cf cover.jpg -ef secret.txt
Practical Notes
infois a good first move before guessing wildly.- Pair with
stegseekwhen the artifact is likely a steghide file protected by a weak passphrase. - Keep original carrier hashes if the artifact matters for evidence or writeups.
Caveats
- Format support is narrower than generic stego folklore suggests.
- Extraction success may still depend on the correct passphrase.
- Unsupported or visually suspicious files may belong to a different stego family entirely.
Resources
No bundled scripts/, references/, or assets/.
Use the local man page for embedding parameters, compression, and encryption options.
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