radare2
Unix-style reversing framework: disasm, debug, binary patching, esil, and rich CLI automation.
Why it is included
Deep open toolchain for low-level research when Ghidra is not enough or headless automation is needed.
Best for
Shell-first analysts and exploit dev training.
Strengths
- Scriptable
- Huge format support
- r2pipe ecosystem
Limitations
- Steep CLI learning curve
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Ghidra · Cutter
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