hexcurse-ng is an ncurses-based console hex editor for working with binary data in a terminal.
It can open, edit, and save regular files and block devices, lets you work with both hexadecimal and decimal values, and is maintained as a fork of the original hexcurse project with fixes and improvements.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Opens, edits, and saves files and block devices from a terminal interface.
- Supports editing data in hexadecimal and decimal forms, with hex or decimal address display.
- Provides fast search and jump-to-location functions for navigating binary data.
- Lets you switch between hexadecimal and ASCII editing windows.
- Includes undo support and visually highlights modified data.
- Offers EBCDIC mode, configurable colour levels, and keyboard or mouse shortcuts.
Website: github.com/prso/hexcurse-ng
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Developer: James Stephenson, Lonny Gomes, and prso
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
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