heksa ☆
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Description:
CLI hex dumper with colors
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: hex hexdump cli developer-tools debugging binary
Install: brew install heksa
About:
Heksa is a command-line utility designed for viewing files in hexadecimal format with syntax highlighting and colorized output. It provides a clean and readable interface for inspecting binary data, making it easier to analyze file structures and raw bytes. The tool supports various output formats and color schemes to enhance readability during debugging or reverse engineering tasks.
Key Features:
  • Colorized hexadecimal output for improved readability
  • Support for multiple input formats and encodings
  • Configurable color schemes and display options
  • Clean, minimalistic CLI interface
  • Ability to show ASCII representation alongside hex
Use Cases:
  • Analyzing binary files and memory dumps during debugging
  • Inspecting file headers and binary structures
  • Reverse engineering and malware analysis
  • Quick hex viewing without opening heavy GUI applications
Alternatives:
  • hexdump – Standard Unix tool, less colorful but universally available
  • xxd – Classic hex dumper, simpler output without colors
  • hexyl – Similar colorized hex viewer with different feature set
Version History
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Sep 13, 2024 4:52pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9bd4ecb0
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