APK scanner
Last updated: Mar 24, 2026
General configuration file keys
Here is an overview of the general configuration file keys. Remember that this applies to all of Fluid Attacks' scanners.
namespace: myapp
output:
file_path: ./Fluid-Attacks-Results.csv
format: CSV
working_dir: .
language: ENSpecific configuration file keys
The following key is available only for the APK scanner:
apk
This key has two configuration options:
include(mandatory): Paths to files or directories to analyzeexclude(optional): Files or directories to exclude from the analysis
For example:
apk:
include:
- relative/path/to/directory/
# Optional keys
exclude:
- glob(src/**/test*.apk)Specify paths in the include/exclude subsections
You can specify your paths in two different ways:
- Using a path relative to the working directory, for example:
namespace: namespace
working_dir: /test/directory
apk:
include:
- src/main/java/org/test/Test.apk- Using Unix-style globs,
relative to
working_dir, for example:
namespace: namespace
working_dir: /test/directory
apk:
include:
- .
exclude:
- glob(**.java)
- glob(src/**/test*.py)Configuration file example
Below is an example of a highly personalized configuration file:
namespace: my_app
working_dir: ./
commit: e59607b9de3ef4c13d292705fg3da1ff0c67eb38
language: EN
output:
file_path: /fluid-attacks-results.csv
format: CSV
apk:
include:
- glob(**/**.apk)
exclude:
- src/test/test_apk.apkHave a question about the scanner or encountered a problem? Read "Scanner FAQ".
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