pwndbg/pwndbg

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What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

Pwndbg is a Python-based plug-in for GDB and LLDB that enhances low-level debugging with features tailored to reverse engineering and exploit development. It replaces older single-file projects like PEDA and GEF with a faster, modular, and more extensible toolset.

Use cases

• debug binaries with better hexdump and memory inspection in gdb
• develop binary exploits for ctf challenges
• reverse engineer malware or firmware
• analyze disassembly and registers while debugging
• replace peda or gef with a more maintainable gdb plugin
• inspect heap and stack state during pwnable exploitation

When to choose

• you do exploit development or ctf pwn challenges with gdb or lldb
• you need a modern, extensible alternative to peda or gef
• you want richer context displays, hexdumps, and heap analysis while debugging

When to avoid

• you only need high-level source debugging without low-level tooling
• you debug on platforms where gdb/lldb plugins are unsupported
• you need a debugger for languages like python or java rather than native binaries

Facets

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