Description:
Research tool for iOS & macOS devices
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 3.1.647@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@blacktop |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
ios
macos
firmware
security
research
reverse-engineering
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Install:
brew install ipsw
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About:
ipsw is a powerful command-line tool designed for security researchers and developers working with Apple firmware. It allows you to download, parse, and analyze IPSW files for iOS, macOS, and other Apple operating systems. The tool provides deep insights into device kernels, filesystems, and dyld shared caches, making it essential for device security analysis and jailbreak research.
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Key Features:
- Download and parse IPSW firmware files
- Extract and analyze kernel caches and filesystems
- Symbolicate crash reports and analyze dyld shared caches
- Support for multiple Apple platforms (iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS)
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Use Cases:
- Security research and vulnerability analysis of Apple devices
- Extracting kernel extensions and system binaries for analysis
- Jailbreak development and firmware reverse engineering
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Alternatives:
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xcode
– Xcode provides GUI-based device tools but lacks command-line firmware parsing capabilities
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libimobiledevice
– Focuses on device communication rather than firmware analysis
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