vt-cli for Windows

Quick summary

vt-cli is a lightweight command-line client for interacting with the VirusTotal API. It gives users programmatic access to VirusTotal’s scan results and file analysis so they can submit samples, pull reports, and manage submissions without leaving a terminal.

Who should consider this tool

Security analysts, developers, and system administrators who prefer keyboard-driven workflows or need to automate threat checks will find vt-cli especially useful. It speeds up repetitive tasks and makes it simple to integrate VirusTotal lookups into scripts and pipelines.

Main capabilities

• Automate repetitive scanning and reporting tasks by embedding vt-cli commands into scripts and scheduled jobs.
• Retrieve analysis outputs in multiple formats for archiving or further processing.
• Verify the current status of previously uploaded files and URLs to track results over time.

How it fits into a workflow

Because it runs from the shell, vt-cli is easy to combine with other command-line tools (jq, curl, cron, CI systems). Typical uses include batch-submitting samples, pulling JSON reports for analysis, or triggering alerts when scans show suspicious results.

Suggested alternative and availability

EaseUS Todo PCTrans Free is listed here as an alternative. It’s a Windows application available at no cost, suitable for users who prefer a graphical utility on that platform.