Hex Fiend for Mac
Hex editor focussing on speed
brew install --cask hex-fiend. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository.
It has 342 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What Hex Fiend is
Hex Fiend is a utility for macOS: hex editor focussing on speed.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://hexfiend.com/.
How to install Hex Fiend
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask hex-fiend.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Hex Fiend on Mac?
Run brew install --cask hex-fiend in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is Hex Fiend open source?
Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (hexfiend/HexFiend), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.
Does Hex Fiend run on Apple silicon?
Yes, as a universal binary.
How popular is Hex Fiend?
It was installed 342 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1881 in this catalogue.
What version of Hex Fiend is current?
The latest packaged version is 2.18.1.