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File Sharing

Overview

hcli provides secure file sharing capabilities, allowing you to share IDA databases, analysis results, and other files with our support team.

Sharing Files

Upload a File

Share a file: 

hcli share put <file-path>

Share with custom metadata: 

hcli share put <file-path>

Share Options

  • --name: Custom name for the shared file
  • --description: Description of the file contents
  • --expires: Expiration date (e.g., "2024-12-31")

Managing Shared Files

List Your Shared Files

hcli share list

Get File Information

hcli share get <file-id> --info

Download a Shared File

hcli share get <file-id>

Download to specific location: 

hcli share get <file-id> --output /path/to/save/

Delete a Shared File

hcli share delete <file-id>

File Types

Supported Formats

  • IDA Databases: .idb, .i64
  • Analysis Results: .txt, .json, .xml
  • Binary Files: .exe, .bin, .dll
  • Archives: .zip, .tar.gz
  • Documents: .pdf, .doc, .md

Security and Privacy

Access Control

  • Private: Only you can access (default)
  • Shared: Accessible via link
  • Public: Discoverable in public listings

Encryption

  • All files encrypted at rest
  • Secure transmission via HTTPS
  • Access logs maintained for security

Expiration

  • Set automatic expiration dates
  • Files automatically deleted after expiration
  • Email notifications before expiration

Collaboration Features

Team Sharing

Share with specific team members: 

hcli share put <file> --team <team-id>

Comments and Annotations

Add comments to shared files: 

hcli share comment <file-id> "Analysis looks good"

Version Control

  • Automatic versioning for updated files
  • Download specific versions
  • Compare versions

Best Practices

Naming Conventions

  • Use descriptive names for shared files
  • Include version numbers for iterative analysis
  • Tag files with relevant keywords

Security Guidelines

  • Don't share sensitive or confidential data
  • Use expiration dates for temporary shares
  • Regularly review and clean up old shares

Organization

  • Use consistent naming conventions
  • Group related files together
  • Document analysis methodology in descriptions

Troubleshooting

Upload Issues

  • Check file size limits
  • Verify file format is supported
  • Ensure stable internet connection

Download Problems

  • Verify file ID is correct
  • Check available disk space
  • Confirm file hasn't expired

Access Denied

  • Verify authentication status
  • Check file sharing permissions
  • Contact file owner for access