A GitHub Action to upload and scan files for malware using VirusTotal's analysis engine.
ghaction-virustotal is a GitHub Action that allows developers to automatically upload and scan files for malware using VirusTotal's analysis engine. It integrates directly into GitHub workflows to provide security scanning for build artifacts, release assets, and other files, helping identify potential threats before distribution. The action supports various scanning modes including local file uploads, VirusTotal Monitor integration, and automated release asset scanning.
Developers and DevOps engineers building CI/CD pipelines on GitHub who need to incorporate security scanning into their release processes. It's particularly useful for projects distributing binaries or executables where malware detection is critical.
Developers choose this action because it provides a straightforward, automated way to leverage VirusTotal's extensive malware database without manual intervention. Its tight integration with GitHub's release system and configurable scanning options make it a versatile tool for enhancing software supply chain security.
GitHub Action to upload and scan files with VirusTotal
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Automatically scans release assets on publish and can append VirusTotal analysis links to release bodies, as shown in the workflow examples, enhancing visibility without manual steps.
Supports local file uploads, VirusTotal Monitor for organized management, and release asset scanning, offering versatility for different security needs in CI/CD pipelines.
Includes a request_rate input to throttle API calls, ensuring compliance with VirusTotal's free tier limits and preventing throttling, as detailed in the inputs section.
Outputs analysis URLs and optionally updates release bodies, providing developers with immediate, actionable results integrated directly into their workflow.
Relies entirely on VirusTotal's API, which may have downtime, rate limits, or costs, making the action vulnerable to service disruptions and potentially expensive for high usage.
Enabling features like updating release bodies requires specific GitHub token permissions and event triggers, adding configuration complexity beyond basic scanning.
Only integrates with VirusTotal for scanning, so teams needing multi-tool security analysis or custom malware detection must seek additional solutions.