bed
A fast, terminal-based binary editor with Vim-like keybindings for viewing and editing binary files.
What is bed?
bed is a binary editor written in Go that runs in terminals with a Vim-like user interface. It allows developers to view, edit, and manipulate binary files efficiently, supporting large files and providing familiar modal editing commands. The project solves the need for a fast, portable binary editor that integrates well into terminal-based workflows.
Developers, system administrators, and reverse engineers who work with binary files in terminal environments and are comfortable with Vim keybindings.
bed offers a unique combination of Vim-like modal editing, terminal-native performance, and large file support, making it a preferred choice for users who want a lightweight, efficient alternative to GUI hex editors.
Overview
Binary editor written in Go
Use Cases
Best For
- Inspecting and editing binary files in a terminal
- Reverse engineering and analyzing binary formats
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