hexyl
A command-line hex viewer with colored output to distinguish different byte categories.
What is hexyl?
hexyl is a terminal-based hex viewer that displays binary data in hexadecimal format with syntax highlighting. It helps developers and system administrators analyze files, debug binary formats, and inspect raw data directly from the command line without requiring a GUI.
System administrators, low-level developers, and security researchers who need to inspect binary files, debug binary formats, or analyze raw data directly from the terminal.
Developers choose hexyl for its fast, visually intuitive colored output that distinguishes byte categories, its zero GUI dependency for pure terminal workflows, and its wide cross-platform availability through multiple installation methods.
Overview
A command-line hex viewer
Use Cases
Best For
- Inspecting binary file formats like executables, images, or proprietary data structures directly in the terminal.
- Debugging low-level protocols or binary data streams where visualizing byte patterns is essential.
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