md5deep ☆
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Description:
Recursively compute digests on files/directories
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: hashing security cli forensics integrity
Install: brew install md5deep
About:
md5deep is a suite of tools for computing and comparing hashes of files. It supports multiple algorithms including MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and others. Its primary value is in recursive directory hashing and verifying file integrity against known good lists.
Key Features:
  • Recursive directory traversal
  • Support for multiple hash algorithms (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, etc.)
  • Comparison modes against hash lists
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Verifying data integrity after transfers or backups
  • Digital forensics and evidence collection
  • Auditing file systems for changes
Alternatives:
  • shasum – Core macOS/Unix utility for single file hashing, lacks recursive features of md5deep
  • rhash – Powerful command-line utility supporting many hash types, similar capabilities
Version History
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Sep 16, 2025 2:26am 1 VERSION_BUMP d0087d6a
Sep 16, 2024 1:44am 1 VERSION_BUMP 3a1306a1
Sep 29, 2023 8:05pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 3dc587de
Nov 26, 2022 10:13am 1 VERSION_BUMP 97538355
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