Show HN: DCAP — A security analyzer that admits when it fails Most tools lie with false "PASS". DCAP reports "Pattern Vacuum" instead. Zero false positives. Self-verifying (6/6). Forensic reports. 900ms/94 files. Open source. github.com/aim-core/dcap
DCAP is a security analyzer that reports a Pattern Vacuum instead of a false PASS, providing more accurate results. It has zero false positives, is self-verifying with a 6/6 score, and generates forensic reports. The tool is open source and can analyze 94 files in 900ms, making it a valuable resource for security testing.
- ▪DCAP reports a Pattern Vacuum when it fails to find a match, rather than providing a false PASS.
- ▪The tool has zero false positives and is self-verifying with a 6/6 score.
- ▪DCAP generates forensic reports and can analyze 94 files in 900ms.
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| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 12:36:42 +0000 |
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