import { CryptoCfg } from "./CryptoCfg";
/**
 * Abstract base class for cryptography scanners.
 * Provides common functionality for different types of cryptography scanners.
 * @template C Type of result collector
 * @template I Type of input to be scanned
 * @template R Type of returned scan result
 */
export declare abstract class BaseCryptographyScanner<C, I, R> {
    protected config: CryptoCfg;
    protected resultCollector: C;
    /**
     * Creates a new instance of a cryptography scanner.
     * @param cfg Configuration settings for the scanner.
     * @param cryptoResultCollector Collector for storing scan results.
     */
    constructor(cfg: CryptoCfg, cryptoResultCollector: C);
    /**
     * Scans the provided input for cryptographic items.
     * This method must be implemented by derived classes.
     * @param files Input to be scanned.
     * @returns A promise that resolves to the scan result.
     */
    abstract scan(files: I): Promise<R>;
}