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archaeology · v1.5,215
2
6.0
Tool for digging into binary files
brew install --cask archaeology 5
30-day installs
34
90-day installs
209
365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Archaeology is a niche tool for examining binary files, offering unique insights for developers and security professionals. Despite its utility, the project's inactivity and unknown license pose concerns.
Analyzes and examines binary files for content and structure.
Maturity: The project appears inactive with no updates since 2014, raising concerns about compatibility and maintenance.
Community: Interest is limited, with mentions on Hacker News and Reddit focusing more on general archaeology than the app.
Pros
- + Useful for binary analysis in development and security contexts
- + Open-source, promoting transparency and potential customization
- + Niche functionality meets specific professional needs
Cons
- - Inactive development and last commit in 2014
- - Unknown license raises concerns about software provenance
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown
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