elfio ☆

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Description:
Header-only C++ library for reading and generating ELF files

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 3.12@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: c++ elf binary-format header-only library

Install: brew install elfio

About:
ELFIO is a lightweight, header-only C++ library designed for reading and writing Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) files. It provides a clean, object-oriented API that abstracts away the complexities of the ELF binary format, enabling developers to easily parse file headers, sections, and symbols without external dependencies.

Key Features:

Header-only library (no compilation required)
Supports both reading and writing ELF files
No external dependencies
Works with 32-bit and 64-bit architectures

Use Cases:

Binary analysis and reverse engineering tools
Custom linker or loader development
Embedded systems firmware manipulation

Alternatives:

libelf – Traditional library requiring compilation; more complex API
LIEF – More comprehensive but heavier; supports multiple binary formats

License: MIT

Bottles available for: all

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