P1sec/hermes-dec

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What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

hermes-dec is a Python-based reverse engineering tool that disassembles and decompiles React Native applications compiled to the Hermes VM bytecode (HBC) format. It parses Hermes bytecode files such as assets/index.android.bundle from Android APKs and produces readable disassembly or decompiled output.

Use cases

• decompile hermes bytecode from a react native android app
• disassemble index.android.bundle hbc files
• analyze react native mobile app internals for security research
• reverse engineer a react native ios app using hermes
• inspect hermes vm bytecode version 84
• audit third-party react native applications

When to choose

• you need to analyze or audit a React Native app compiled with the Hermes engine
• you want an open-source disassembler/decompiler for HBC files
• you prefer a dependency-free Python 3 tool installable via pipx, uv, snap, or AUR

When to avoid

• the target app uses plain minified JavaScript instead of Hermes bytecode
• you need a full JavaScript decompiler for non-Hermes bundles
• you need a GUI-based reverse engineering suite

Facets

cli-tool · maturity active

reverse-engineering parser developer-tools reverse-engineering mobile-development security developer-tools python cli cross-platform hermes react-native decompiler disassembler bytecode hbc javascript

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