idafree ☆
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Description:
Binary code analysis tool
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 8.4.240527@0  |  Tracked Since: Sep 15, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @HexRaysHQ  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: reverse-engineering disassembler debugger security binary-analysis
Install: brew install --cask idafree
About:
IDA Free is a freeware version of the industry-standard IDA Pro disassembler and debugger. It provides powerful static and dynamic analysis capabilities for reverse engineering binary executables. The tool supports multiple processor architectures and offers a robust feature set for understanding compiled software without access to source code.
Key Features:
  • Interactive disassembly and decompilation
  • Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux binaries
  • Built-in debugger for dynamic analysis
  • Extensible via Python and IDC scripting
Use Cases:
  • Malware analysis and threat research
  • Vulnerability discovery and security auditing
  • Legacy software maintenance and interoperability analysis
Alternatives:
  • Ghidra – Open-source alternative with similar capabilities and collaborative features
  • Binary Ninja – Modern commercial alternative with a focus on automation and API
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:19pm 8.4.240527 0 VERSION_BUMP cf79d5ab
Sep 16, 2023 6:26pm 8.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 993074bb
Jun 27, 2023 6:30pm 8.3 0 VERSION_BUMP feca1102
Jun 12, 2023 5:03pm 8.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 657fa31b
Jun 12, 2023 4:27pm 8.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 96c27c25
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