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/install hexdump-tool
Description
Display file contents in hexadecimal and ASCII format. Use for binary file analysis, forensic examination, and low-level data inspection.
README (SKILL.md)
Hex Dump - Binary File Viewer
Display file contents as hexadecimal bytes alongside their ASCII representation. Each line shows offset, raw bytes, and printable characters for complete binary inspection.
Usage
hexdump-tool [options] \x3Cfile>
Features
- Side-by-side hex + ASCII display
- Configurable byte grouping
- Canonical format with offset markers
- Colorized output for readability
Examples
# Standard hex dump
hexdump-tool binary.bin
# Canonical format
hexdump-tool -C data.bin
# Show first 256 bytes only
hexdump-tool -n 256 file.bin
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent and locally scoped: it reads a file or stdin and prints a hex/ASCII dump. Before running, review the bundled script if you can (it's short and readable). Note the SKILL.md mentions colorized output which the script doesn't implement, and invalid hex input to the decode option can raise an exception. Because the source/owner are unknown, run the tool on non-sensitive data or in a sandbox if you are uncomfortable, and ensure you invoke the script explicitly (python scripts/hexdump.py ...) rather than assuming it was installed system-wide.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: hexdump-tool
Version: 1.0.0
The hexdump-tool is a standard utility for displaying file contents in hexadecimal and ASCII formats. The implementation in scripts/hexdump.py uses only standard libraries (argparse, sys) and performs straightforward file reading and string manipulation without any network access, command execution, or suspicious data exfiltration logic.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (hex + ASCII file viewer) match the included Python tool. The SKILL.md usage aligns with the script's CLI options (file/stdin, length, offset, encode/decode). There is a minor mismatch: SKILL.md advertises colorized output and configurable byte grouping but the provided script prints plain text and does not implement color or grouping controls.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions and the script only read the provided file or stdin and perform local string/hex conversions. There are no references to external endpoints, unrelated files, or environment variables. Note: the script does not catch errors from bytes.fromhex()/decode(), so malformed input could raise exceptions; this is a robustness issue, not malicious behavior.
Install Mechanism
There is no install specification (instruction-only). The code file is bundled with the skill and would run locally; nothing is downloaded from external URLs and no archives are extracted.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables, credentials, or config paths — consistent with its purpose.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request persistent/system-wide privileges or attempt to modify other skills or agent configuration.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install hexdump-tool - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/hexdump-tool - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hexdump Tool?
Display file contents in hexadecimal and ASCII format. Use for binary file analysis, forensic examination, and low-level data inspection. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 46 downloads so far.
How do I install Hexdump Tool?
Run "/install hexdump-tool" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Hexdump Tool free?
Yes, Hexdump Tool is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Hexdump Tool support?
Hexdump Tool is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Hexdump Tool?
It is built and maintained by BIN (@dinghaibin); the current version is v1.0.0.
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