Rizin is a reverse engineering framework and command-line toolset for analyzing, disassembling, and debugging binaries across multiple platforms and architectures.
The tool addresses the need for comprehensive binary analysis by providing a portable framework that combines multiple capabilities: static analysis through disassembly, dynamic analysis through debugging, forensic examination of disk files, and scriptable hexadecimal editing. The framework supports an extensive range of architectures from common ones like x86-64 and ARM to specialized processors including RISC-V, PowerPC, MIPS, AVR, and numerous others, alongside bytecode formats such as Dalvik, WebAssembly, Java, and Python. It handles diverse file formats spanning ELF, Mach-O, PE, DEX, and game console ROMs.
Rizin suits security researchers, reverse engineers, and exploit developers who need a scriptable, multi-platform analysis environment. The project provides specialized command-line tools for specific tasks: rz-bin for binary format inspection, rz-asm for assembly and disassembly, rz-diff for binary comparison, rz-hash for cryptographic operations, rz-gg for exploit payload generation, rz-find for pattern searching, rz-sign for signature handling, rz-ax for number conversion, and rz-run for environment configuration during debugging. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD variants, Android, and other Unix-like systems, making it suitable for cross-platform security work.
The project maintains active engagement with contributors across documentation, refactoring, and feature development. Development uses Meson as the build system and includes a comprehensive test suite with dedicated test documentation. The maintainers provide an official book documenting the framework and maintain clear contribution guidelines to coordinate community involvement.
