mandiant / mandiant/capa

explorer: add namespace hints

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enhancement ida-explorer
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Description

Remembering all of the namespaces can be difficult, especially when writing a new capa rule. Let's explore solutions that will provide users with namespace hints that they can leverage while using the rule generator.

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

The issue names the explorer and rule generator but no files or tests. Start by locating the rule generator entry point and reviewing how namespaces are currently handled. Done requires an agreed hint design and a concrete way to verify it for users writing capa rules.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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