lueckenhoff/xd
an enhanced hex dump utility, like "od -x" but print the printable characters
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xd gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 3. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #166 among Shell repositories and #25,339 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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xd has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #6206. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
xd is an open-source project written in Shell: an enhanced hex dump utility, like "od -x" but print the printable characters.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in hexdump. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Shell for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/lueckenhoff/xd.git
cd xd⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
POSIX compliant shell (bash, zsh, sh)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
xd coordinates its core functionality through a modular Shell pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed xd into Shell backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install xd using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/lueckenhoff/xd.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for xd.
Import xd into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `xd --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Shell, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
lueckenhoff/xd is currently ranked #25,339 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does xd do? +
an enhanced hex dump utility, like "od -x" but print the printable characters
What language is xd written in? +
The primary language is Shell. Topics include: hexdump.
Is xd actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 2, 2019 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does xd have? +
xd has 3 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does xd rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3 stars, lueckenhoff/xd is ranked #25,339 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #166 among Shell projects.
What license is xd distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
