dhex ☆
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Description:
Ncurses based advanced hex editor featuring diff mode and more
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.69@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: hex-editor diff ncurses terminal developer-tools
Install: brew install dhex
About:
dhex is an ncurses-based hex editor that provides a powerful diff mode, allowing users to compare two files and navigate differences efficiently. It features a dedicated hex editor, a diff mode, and a search mode, all within a keyboard-driven terminal interface. The tool is designed for developers and system administrators who need to inspect and compare binary files directly on the command line.
Key Features:
  • Three integrated modes: hex editor, diff mode, and search mode
  • Efficient navigation with jump-to-offset and search capabilities
  • Terminal-based (ncurses) interface for remote or headless environments
  • Displays file differences clearly in diff mode
Use Cases:
  • Comparing binary files like compiled executables or disk images
  • Inspecting raw data structures and file formats
  • Debugging by analyzing memory dumps or log files
Alternatives:
  • hexdump – Standard utility for hex viewing, but lacks dhex's interactive editing and diff mode
  • xxd – Simple hex dumper, not an interactive editor
  • Bless – Graphical hex editor, requires a GUI unlike dhex's terminal interface
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 7:02am 0 VERSION_BUMP b40b7fd6
Sep 12, 2024 5:09pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2c2a78be
Oct 1, 2023 8:07am 0 VERSION_BUMP f880e6dc
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