Description:
Command-line hex viewer
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
cli
hex-viewer
developer-tools
rust
binary
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Install:
brew install hexyl
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About:
Hexyl is a command-line hex viewer that reads input data and presents it in a visually structured hexadecimal format. It uses color-coding to differentiate between various byte categories, such as ASCII characters, non-printable characters, and null bytes. This tool enhances the analysis of binary files by making patterns and specific byte sequences immediately apparent.
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Key Features:
- Colorized output for easy identification of byte types
- Supports piping data from other commands for on-the-fly analysis
- Displays offsets and character views alongside hex values
- Ability to show only a specific block of bytes
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Use Cases:
- Inspecting binary file headers and structure
- Debugging network packets or raw data streams
- Analyzing file contents for corruption or unexpected data
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Alternatives:
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xxd
– xxd is a standard tool for hex dumping, but lacks the default colorization and user-friendly formatting of hexyl.
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hexdump
– A classic Unix utility for hex dumps, offering more complex formatting options but with a steeper learning curve and less visual aid.
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