CyberChef

Self-Hosted

Open-source Cyber Swiss Army Knife for data manipulation

Overview

CyberChef is an open-source, web-based tool for encryption, encoding, compression, hashing, and data analysis. It uses an intuitive drag-and-drop interface to build workflows from over 400 operations. Deployable as a self-hosted static app (via Docker or any web server) or used online—all processing runs client-side, ensuring privacy. Ideal for developers, security analysts, and anyone transforming data without complex software; it supports interactive use and automated tasks via saved recipes.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  cyberchef:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: cyberchef
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Drag-and-drop workflow builder for data operations
Over 400 built-in tools (encryption, encoding, hashing, etc.)
Zero backend dependencies (client-side execution or static self-hosting)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is CyberChef hard to install for self-hosting?

CyberChef is very easy to self-host—you can download static files from its GitHub repo and serve via any web server (Nginx, Apache) or use the official Docker image. No backend or database is required.

? Is CyberChef suitable for security analysts?

Yes! It’s widely used by security analysts for decoding payloads, hashing data, encrypting/decrypting info, and parsing logs—its 400+ operations make it perfect for these tasks.

? Is CyberChef completely free?

CyberChef is 100% free and open-source under the MIT License. You can use it online, self-host it, or modify the code without any cost or restrictions.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Miscellaneous

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (no data sent to external servers)
⊕ Easy self-hosting with static files or Docker
⊕ Extensive library of pre-built operations

Cons

⊖ Steep learning curve for advanced operations
⊖ No native desktop app (web-based only)