GHex focuses on inspecting and modifying raw binary data files on a Linux desktop. It is catalogued under Reverse engineering & binary analysis on PulseGate.

GHex is an open-source project built for developers.

Is GHex still maintained?

Unverified. GHex has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to GHex?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Assembly Chat, JD-GUI, and ihpled.

GHex is developed by Logan Rathbone.

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GHex

Name: GHex
Author: Logan Rathbone

FlathubReverse engineering & binary analysis

GHex is a hex editor for the GNOME desktop environment. It loads raw data from binary files and displays them in a traditional two-column view showing hexadecimal values alongside their ASCII representation. It is a practical tool for developers and power users who need to examine or edit binary files.

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Overview

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GHex sits in PulseGate's Reverse engineering & binary analysis category. It focuses on inspecting and modifying raw binary data files on a Linux desktop. It is built as an open-source project for developers. GHex is free to use. GHex is available on Linux.

It is developed by Logan Rathbone. Key capabilities include Hex View, ASCII View, and Binary Editing.

Hex View
ASCII View
Binary Editing

Built with & integrations

Runs on

Linux

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed24 Jul · 13:09 UTC
GHex verified via crawler:flathub
Source: crawler:flathub · Open

Frequently asked questions about GHex

What does GHex do?: GHex focuses on inspecting and modifying raw binary data files on a Linux desktop. It is catalogued under Reverse engineering & binary analysis on PulseGate.
Who should use GHex?: GHex is an open-source project built for developers.
Is GHex free?: Yes — GHex is free to use.
What platforms does GHex run on?: GHex runs on Linux.
Is GHex still maintained?: Unverified. GHex has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to GHex?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Assembly Chat, JD-GUI, and ihpled.Assembly Chat JD-GUI ihpled
Who develops GHex?: GHex is developed by Logan Rathbone.

At a glance

Platforms: Desktop
Languages: English
First seen: 24 Jul 2026
Built for: developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Inspecting and modifying raw binary data files on a Linux desktop.

Registered as

Flathub: org.gnome.GHex

Developer

Logan Rathbone

Index record

Indexed: 24 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 24 Jul 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: ghex-flathub-org
Lifecycle last checked: 14 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 24 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-b.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Canonical URL: https://flathub.org/apps/org.gnome.GHex

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