clamav

# ClamAV

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  ClamAV® is an open source antivirus engine for detecting trojans, viruses,
  malware & other malicious threats.
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## Documentation & FAQ

ClamAV documentation is hosted at [docs.clamav.net](https://docs.clamav.net/).
The source archive for each release also includes a copy of the documentation
for [offline](docs/html/index.html) reading.

You can contribute to the documentation by submitting improvements to
[Cisco-Talos/clamav-documentation](https://github.com/Cisco-Talos/clamav-documentation)

## ClamAV News

For information about the features in this and prior releases, read
[the news](NEWS.md).

Catch up on the latest about ClamAV by reading our
[blog](http://blog.clamav.net) and follow us on Twitter `@clamav`.

## ClamAV Signatures

Anyone can learn to read and write ClamAV signatures. To get started, see our
[signature writing manual](https://docs.clamav.net/manual/Signatures.html).

## Installation Instructions

### Using Docker

ClamAV can be run using Docker. For details, visit to the online manual under
["Docker"](https://docs.clamav.net/manual/Installing/Docker.html) and check out
our images on [Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com/r/clamav/clamav).

### Using a Package Manager

For help installing from a package manager, refer to the online manual under
["Packages"](https://docs.clamav.net/manual/Installing/Packages.html).

### Using an Installer

The following install packages are available for download from
[clamav.net/downloads](https://www.clamav.net/downloads):

- Linux - Debian and RPM packages for x86_64 and i686. *New in v0.104.*
- macOS - PKG installer for x86_64 and arm64 (universal). *New in v0.104.*
- Windows - MSI installers and portable ZIP packages for win32 and x64.

To learn how to use these packages, refer to the online manual under
["Installing"](https://docs.clamav.net/manual/Installing.html#installing-with-an-installer).

### Build from Source

For step-by-step instructions, refer to the online manual:
- [Unix/Linux/Mac](https://docs.clamav.net/manual/Installing/Installing-from-source-Unix.html)
- [Windows](https://docs.clamav.net/manual/Installing/Installing-from-source-Windows.html)

The source archive for each release includes a copy of the documentation for
[offline](docs/html/UserManual.html) reading.

A reference with all of the available build options can be found in the
[INSTALL.md]