HimitsuShell converts shell scripts into obfuscated binaries using an embedded shell interpreter and anti-debugging protections. (alternative to shc)
OS-Level Logging & Hooking Protection Embeds its own shell interpreter, eliminating reliance on the system shell and reducing exposure to OS-level logging and hooking. (e.g., auditd). |
String & Constant Encryption All strings and constants in the binary are encrypted, making static analysis more difficult (e.g., IDA, Ghidra). |
Debugger Detection Continuously detects debuggers during execution, making dynamic analysis more difficult (e.g., gdb, ptrace, strace). |
Advanced Obfuscation Techniques Features instruction substitution, indirect calls, indirect branches, basic block splitting, and bogus control flow. |
Simple Local Edition Usage Use the Local Edition with just a few commands. |
License Verification (Planned) Restricts shell script execution to users with a valid license key. |
| HimitsuShell | shc | |
|---|---|---|
| OS-Level Logging & Hooking Protection | ✓ | |
| Dynamic Library Hooking Protection | ✓ | |
| String & Constant Encryption | ✓ | |
| Debugger Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced Obfuscation Techniques | ✓ |
- CPU: AMD x86_64, 2.5 GHz or higher (6 cores / 12 threads recommended)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Storage: 10 GB available SSD/NVMe space
# 1. Load the Docker Image
docker load -i himitsu_core_v1.1.2.tar.gz
# 2. Start the Container
docker run --name himitsu_core -d -it himitsu_core:v1.1.2
# 3. Upload Your Shell Script (The filename must be "launcher.sh")
docker cp launcher.sh himitsu_core:/var/work/
# 4. Build the Protected Binary (10–20 min)
docker exec himitsu_core /var/work/compile.sh
# 5. Download the Generated Binary
docker cp himitsu_core:/var/work/safeLauncher .HimitsuShell is a commercial software product.
This repository does not contain the HimitsuShell source code.
It serves as the official community hub for:
- Discussions
- Bug reports
- Feature requests
- Shell Script Obfuscator Comparison: Bashfuscator vs. HimitsuShell
- Shell Script-to-Binary Tools: shc vs. HimitsuShell
- shc Security Analysis: Structural Limitations of a Shell Script Compiler
- ssc Security Analysis: Structural Limitations of a Shell Script Compiler
We welcome questions, feedback, bug reports, feature requests, and use cases related to HimitsuShell. Feel free to start a discussion and share your thoughts.