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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 7:02am		0	VERSION_BUMP	b40b7fd6
Sep 12, 2024 5:09pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	2c2a78be