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Ghidra

Software reverse engineering (SRE) suite of tools developed by the NSA.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars52.0k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Binary AnalysisReverse EngineeringDisassemblerSecurityDecompilerJava
Overview

Why consider Ghidra?

Ghidra is a software reverse engineering framework developed by the NSA's Research Directorate. It includes a decompiler, disassembler, graph visualizer, and scripting support for analyzing compiled binaries.

Guided learning

Learn Ghidra by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Ghidra

Ghidra decompiles x86, ARM, MIPS, and PowerPC machine code into readable C source code with collaborative team analysis servers.

Installation

bash
1# macOS via Homebrew
2brew install --cask ghidra
3
4# Windows via Winget
5winget install NSA.Ghidra

Ghidra is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Ghidra FAQs

Ghidra is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Ghidra is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Ghidra is listed as an alternative to IDA Pro. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.