hexyl ☆
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Description:
Command-line hex viewer
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: cli hex-viewer developer-tools rust binary
Install: brew install hexyl
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.
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
Use Cases:
  • Inspecting binary file headers and structure
  • Debugging network packets or raw data streams
  • Analyzing file contents for corruption or unexpected data
Alternatives:
  • xxd – xxd is a standard tool for hex dumping, but lacks the default colorization and user-friendly formatting of hexyl.
  • hexdump – A classic Unix utility for hex dumps, offering more complex formatting options but with a steeper learning curve and less visual aid.
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 12:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 97fa9c9f
Dec 27, 2024 2:15pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 78ccd679
Dec 27, 2024 1:59pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 25ed30b8
Oct 30, 2024 12:45am 0 VERSION_BUMP f1c19349
Sep 13, 2024 9:14pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a410ae28
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