Who should use JD-GUI?

JD-GUI is an open-source project built for java developers.

Is JD-GUI still maintained?

Unverified. JD-GUI 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 JD-GUI?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Assembly Chat, ihpled, and GHex.

JD-GUI is developed by Java Decompiler project.

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JD-GUI

Name: JD-GUI
Author: Java Decompiler project

FlathubReverse engineering & binary analysis

JD-GUI is a standalone graphical utility that displays Java source codes of ".class" files. It allows developers to browse the reconstructed source code with instant access to methods and fields. Available as a Flatpak on Linux, it is a free and open source tool from the Java Decompiler project.

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Overview

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In the Reverse engineering & binary analysis space, JD-GUI takes a focused approach. It focuses on viewing and exploring the decompiled source code of Java .class files without needing the original sources. JD-GUI is an open-source project aimed at java developers. JD-GUI is free to use. JD-GUI is available on Linux.

Behind JD-GUI is Java Decompiler project. Key capabilities include java decompilation, source code browsing, and method and field access.

Java decompilation
Source code browsing
Method and field access

Built with & integrations

Runs on

Linux

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed20 Jul · 20:19 UTC
jd-gui verified via crawler:flathub
Source: crawler:flathub · Open

Frequently asked questions about JD-GUI

What does JD-GUI do?: JD-GUI focuses on viewing and exploring the decompiled source code of Java .class files without needing the original sources. It is catalogued under Reverse engineering & binary analysis on PulseGate.
Who should use JD-GUI?: JD-GUI is an open-source project built for java developers.
Does JD-GUI have a free plan?: Yes — JD-GUI is free to use.
What platforms does JD-GUI run on?: JD-GUI runs on Linux.
Is JD-GUI still maintained?: Unverified. JD-GUI 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 JD-GUI?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Assembly Chat, ihpled, and GHex.Assembly Chat ihpled GHex
Who makes JD-GUI?: JD-GUI is developed by Java Decompiler project.

At a glance

Platforms: Desktop
Languages: English
First seen: 20 Jul 2026
Built for: Java developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Viewing and exploring the decompiled source code of Java .class files without needing the original sources.

Registered as

Flathub: io.github.java_decompiler.jd-gui

Developer

Java Decompiler project

Index record

Indexed: 20 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 20 Jul 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: jd-gui-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: 20 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/io.github.java_decompiler.jd-gui

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