machoview
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Description:
Visual Mach-O file browser
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.4.9200@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: mach-o reverse-engineering macos developer-tool hex-editor
Install: brew install --cask machoview
About:
MachOView is a graphical utility for inspecting the internal structure of Mach-O binaries, the executable format used by macOS and iOS. It provides a hex editor interface that visualizes the file's headers, load commands, and sections, allowing developers to analyze and modify compiled code. This tool is essential for reverse engineering, malware analysis, and understanding low-level application behavior.
Key Features:
  • Hierarchical browser for Mach-O file structures
  • Integrated hex editor with data parsing
  • Display of headers, load commands, and symbol tables
  • Support for 32-bit and 64-bit architectures
Use Cases:
  • Analyzing malware and security threats on macOS
  • Reverse engineering proprietary software
  • Debugging and inspecting compiled application binaries
Alternatives:
  • jtool2 – A command-line alternative for Mach-O inspection and analysis.
  • Hopper Disassembler – A more advanced commercial tool with full disassembly and decompilation capabilities.
Version History
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Jul 27, 2024 12:18pm 2.4.9200 0 VERSION_BUMP 7898933f