# Clamav

> Open source antivirus engine for detecting malware and viruses

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/clamav
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/clamav.json
- Website: https://github.com/Cisco-Talos/clamav
- Category: Antivirus & Malware
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-04-10T06:04:06+00:00
- Catalog revision: `2626384002`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/Cisco-Talos/clamav
- Stars: 7505
- Forks: 956
- Open issues: 447
- License: GPL-2.0
- Last push: 2026-10-22T17:34:48+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-05T00:49:03+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: CyberSecurity, Antivirus, Malware
Tech stacks: C++, docker, rust

## Features
- Detects wide ranges of malicious threats including trojans and viruses. *(highlighted)*
- Supports signature based detection with a custom signature writing manual. *(highlighted)*
- Offers cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, and Windows systems. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Clamav is an open source antivirus engine designed for detecting trojans, viruses, malware, and other malicious threats across multiple platforms including Linux, Windows, and macOS.

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