john-jumbo ☆
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Description:
Enhanced version of john, a UNIX password cracker
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.9.0@1  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: security password auditing cracker encryption
Install: brew install john-jumbo
About:
JohnJumbo is an enhanced distribution of John the Ripper, a powerful password security auditing tool. It includes community-patched improvements and additional hash format support beyond the core version. This formula provides security professionals with an up-to-date, feature-rich utility for testing password strength.
Key Features:
  • Supports hundreds of hash types including MD5, SHA, and bcrypt
  • Includes community patches for enhanced performance and features
  • Automated password cracking modes with intelligent wordlist management
  • Multi-processor and GPU acceleration support
Use Cases:
  • Auditing password security on UNIX/Linux systems
  • Recovering lost passwords from encrypted files or hashes
  • Educational purposes for understanding password cryptography
Alternatives:
  • hashcat – GPU-focused cracker with different optimization approach
  • john – Official upstream version with fewer community enhancements
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 3, 2025 3:22am 1.9.0 1 VERSION_BUMP 23d0f764
Jan 2, 2025 7:13pm 1.9.0 1 VERSION_BUMP be3e1888
Jan 6, 2023 1:33am 1.9.0 1 VERSION_BUMP d0c57ac6
Jan 6, 2023 1:33am 1.9.0 1 VERSION_BUMP a734115f
Nov 18, 2022 11:11pm 1.9.0 1 VERSION_BUMP d35b91d1
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