fcrackzip ☆
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Description:
Zip password cracker
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: security password-recovery zip encryption cli
Install: brew install fcrackzip
About:
fcrackzip is a specialized command-line utility designed to recover lost passwords from ZIP archive files. It employs multiple attack modes, including dictionary attacks and brute-force methods with configurable character sets, to efficiently find valid passwords. The tool is lightweight and effective for security auditing or recovering access to protected archives.
Key Features:
  • Dictionary-based attack mode
  • Brute-force mode with customizable character sets
  • Optimized for speed using multiple processors
  • Support for standard ZIP encryption
Use Cases:
  • Recovering passwords from encrypted ZIP files you have lost access to
  • Testing the strength of passwords protecting sensitive ZIP archives
Alternatives:
  • John the Ripper – A more comprehensive password recovery suite that supports many formats, including ZIP, but is significantly larger and more complex.
  • hashcat – A high-performance, GPU-accelerated password cracking tool that supports ZIP hashes but requires more advanced hardware and configuration.
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 5:57pm 0 VERSION_BUMP fb0dbef4
Oct 1, 2023 2:55pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d1c7a11e
Nov 20, 2022 12:19am 0 VERSION_BUMP 74931b42
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