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hx
On the record
- Build
- The source can be compiled by running `make`.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Command mode
- Command mode supports jumping to decimal or hexadecimal offsets, writing, quitting, and setting bytes per line and byte grouping.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- The README wishlist mentions a configuration file for colors or default settings as a possible future addition.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Dependencies
- The project says it has no library dependencies, including curses.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Display settings
- The README documents commands to set octets per line and byte grouping.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Editing
- The editor supports byte append, insert, replace, and delete operations.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Editing features
- The editor supports byte insertion, appending, replacement, and deletion.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Install
- The README says `make install` installs the binary under `/usr/local/bin/` and the man page under `/usr/local/man/man1`.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- License
- The project uses the MIT License, which permits use, copying, modification, distribution, sublicensing, and sale subject to its conditions.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The repository AUTHORS file lists Kevin Pors among the contributors.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Maker profile
- Kevin Pors's GitHub profile lists the Netherlands.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Navigation
- The editor supports Vim-like `hjkl` movement, arrow keys, and commands to jump to decimal or hexadecimal offsets.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Notable limitation
- The README says cursor movement is not available in command mode.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Planned feature
- The wishlist mentions a possible configuration file for colors or default settings.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Product
- hx is a hex editor for the terminal written in plain C and POSIX libraries.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Search
- The editor can search for byte values and move to the next or previous occurrence.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Search and history
- The editor supports searching for byte values, undo, and redo.github.com · read 10 Oct 2026
- Support
- The repository provides GitHub Issues and Discussions links.github.com · read 4 Oct 2026
