ipsw ☆
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Description:
Research tool for iOS & macOS devices
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.1.647@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @blacktop  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: ios macos firmware security research reverse-engineering
Install: brew install ipsw
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.
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)
Use Cases:
  • Security research and vulnerability analysis of Apple devices
  • Extracting kernel extensions and system binaries for analysis
  • Jailbreak development and firmware reverse engineering
Alternatives:
  • xcode – Xcode provides GUI-based device tools but lacks command-line firmware parsing capabilities
  • libimobiledevice – Focuses on device communication rather than firmware analysis
Version History
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Dec 25, 2025 6:16pm 3.1.647 0 VERSION_BUMP e9c23d75
Dec 24, 2025 5:08am 3.1.646 0 VERSION_BUMP ea0e04f5
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