shed

Simple hex editor with a pico-style interface

Platforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026

shed (Simple Hex Editor) is an easy application for viewing and editing files in text mode, using ncurses. The main features are:

Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.

Getting started

See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for installation and usage details.

Debian-based distribution built for penetration testing and security auditing