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retdec for Mac

Retargetable machine-code decompiler based on LLVM

Quick answer: retdec is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install retdec. It is distributed under the MIT AND Zlib licence. It has 38 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What retdec is

retdec is a developer tool for macOS: retargetable machine-code decompiler based on LLVM.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/avast/retdec.

How to install retdec

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install retdec.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install retdec on Mac?

Run brew install retdec in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is retdec open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT AND Zlib licence.

Does retdec run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is retdec?

It was installed 38 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5136 in this catalogue.

What version of retdec is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.0.