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A UNIX-like reverse engineering framework and command-line toolset, providing hex editing, disassembly, debugging, analysis, and emulation capabilities across multiple architectures.

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Project Overview

Radare2 (r2) is a complete reverse engineering framework that provides a set of libraries, tools, and plugins to ease reverse engineering tasks. It started as a simple command-line hex editor and has evolved into a full-featured low-level command-line tool.

Key Features

  • Hex editing and file operations
  • Disassembly and code analysis
  • Local and remote debugging (gdb/windbg)
  • Embedded JavaScript scripting
  • Supports multiple CPU architectures
  • Rich plugin ecosystem via r2pm
  • AI integration via r2ai

Target Audience

  • Reverse engineers and security researchers
  • Malware analysts
  • Vulnerability researchers and binary analysis experts

Quick Start

  1. Clone: git clone https://github.com/radareorg/radare2
  2. Install: cd radare2 && sys/install.sh
  3. Launch: r2 to enter the interactive environment

Core Advantages

  • Comprehensive reverse engineering framework
  • Supports multiple architectures and file formats
  • Rich plugin and extension ecosystem
  • LGPLv3 licensed, open-source and free

System Requirements

  • OS: Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows, BSD, etc.)

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