ImHex
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🔍 A Hex Editor for Reverse Engineers, Programmers and people who value their retinas when working at 3 AM. observed · 2026-10-03
Health v2 · maintenance only
83/100
- Activity 97
- Release rhythm 55
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 4
- age_days: 2170
- days_rel: 303
- days_push: 21
- n_releases_24m: 10
Adoption not part of the score
54966 stars · 2479 forks observed · 2026-10-03
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-09-21, confidence 0.99
ImHex is a cross‑platform hex editor designed for reverse engineers, programmers, and anyone who works with binary data at odd hours. It features a modern Dear ImGui interface, pattern language support, and built‑in analysis tools.
Use cases
- Inspect and edit binary files in a hex view
- Search for byte patterns using ImHex's pattern language
- Analyze firmware or executable files for reverse‑engineering
- Perform forensic analysis on disk images or memory dumps
- Create and apply patches to binaries directly within the editor
- Visualize data structures with built‑in disassembler plugins
When to choose
- You need a powerful, open‑source hex editor with pattern‑matching capabilities
- You work on Windows, macOS, or Linux and prefer a native desktop application
- You want an editor that integrates disassembly and analysis tools for reverse engineering
When to avoid
- You require a lightweight command‑line only hex editor
- You need built‑in support for proprietary file formats not covered by plugins
- You prefer a commercial product with dedicated support
Facets
application · maturity active
editor gui file-system security windows cross-platform hex-editor reverse-engineering pattern-language disassembler dear-imgui dark-mode forensics macos linux desktop
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/WerWolv/ImHex · fetched 2026-10-03 · 6ababfcaa56a
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| WerWolv/ImHex | main | 83 |
| WerWolv/ImHex-Patterns | docs | 82 |
| WerWolv/PatternLanguage | backend | 82 |
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