# qiling
> Multi-platform binary emulation framework — emulate PE, ELF, shellcode across OS/arch combinations

**Category:** [[categories/statically-analyze-code-general|Statically Analyze Code > General]] | **Tier:** Rich (FOR610)
**Docs:** [https://docs.remnux.org/discover-the-tools/statically+analyze+code/general](https://docs.remnux.org/discover-the-tools/statically+analyze+code/general)

## Usage
```bash
python3 -c "from qiling import Qiling; ql = Qiling(['<sample>'], '/path/to/rootfs')"
```

## Workflows
- [[workflows/unpacking-workflow|Unpacking Packed Executables]] — Step 3: Emulation-Based Unpacking

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