jadx ☆

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Description:
Dex to Java decompiler

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: android decompiler reverse-engineering security java

Install: brew install jadx

About:
Jadx is a powerful command-line tool that converts Android Dalvik bytecode (DEX files) back into readable Java source code. It reconstructs the project structure, resources, and manifest files, making it invaluable for reverse engineering and analyzing Android applications. The tool supports both GUI and command-line modes for flexible usage.

Key Features:

Decompiles DEX to readable Java source code
Supports both GUI and command-line interfaces
Reconstructs Android resources and manifest files
Handles obfuscated code with basic deobfuscation features

Use Cases:

Reverse engineering Android apps for security analysis
Recovering lost source code from APK files
Analyzing malware and suspicious applications
Learning how Android apps are structured

Alternatives:

bytecode-viewer – More comprehensive but heavier Java bytecode viewer
apktool – Focuses on APK decoding and rebuilding, not Java decompilation

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 12, 2024 4:50am		0	VERSION_BUMP	484bcbb7