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Requirements

  • Python 3.10 or higher
  • pip or uv package manager

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Standard Installation

pip install raxe

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Optional Features

Install with additional capabilities: 
# ML detection support (L2 classifier)
pip install raxe[ml]

# LLM client wrappers (OpenAI, Anthropic)
pip install raxe[wrappers]

# Interactive REPL mode
pip install raxe[repl]

# Everything
pip install raxe[all]

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Initialize RAXE

After installation, initialize the configuration: 
raxe init
This creates:
  • ~/.raxe/config.yaml - Configuration file
  • ~/.raxe/raxe.db - Local scan history database

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Verify Installation

Run the health check: 
raxe doctor
Expected output: 
 Configuration file exists
 Rules loaded successfully (460 rules)
 Database initialized
 ML model available
 System ready

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Troubleshooting

Add the Python scripts directory to your PATH:
export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"
Install the ML dependencies:
pip install raxe[ml]
Run initialization:
raxe init

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Next Steps

Configuration

Configure RAXE for your use case