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Uroboros

Free#52 of 72 in Reverse Engineering Tools

Uroboros: A free Linux framework for iterative ELF rewriting and address-level instrumentation. Ranked #52 of 72 in Reverse Engineering Tools by our editors (3.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for linux binary instrumentation and rewriting.

3.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.4 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Linux binary instrumentation and rewriting
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Decompiler
No
Facts checked
23 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Repeatedly disassembles and reassembles ELF executables
- DSL and custom OCaml modules support detailed instrumentation
- Supports x86 32/64-bit binaries and ARM Thumb
Where it doesn't
- Linux-only deployment limits cross-platform workflows
- Static analysis focus does not include a decompiler
- ARM Thumb support is documented as under active development

Our verdict on Uroboros

Uroboros is a free, research-oriented command-line framework for repeatedly disassembling and reassembling ELF executables on Linux. It accepts statically or dynamically linked 32-bit and 64-bit inputs, applies code transformations before reassembly, and instruments binaries at addresses, symbols, and ranges. The tool is suited to solo developers, small teams, and mid-market engineering groups working on Linux binary analysis or transformation rather than broad reverse-engineering suites.

Its defining capability is iterative rewriting: users can retain intermediate outputs while processing an executable through repeated disassembly and reassembly stages. Instrumentation can be expressed with a domain-specific language whose documented actions include insert, replace, delete, and printargs, or extended through custom OCaml instrumentation modules. Docker-based installation and execution provide an alternate way to run the local workflow, while documented examples cover tracing and other code changes. This depth makes Uroboros relevant when instrumentation logic must be repeatable and tailored to a binary transformation pipeline.

The focused scope also sets clear boundaries. Uroboros targets Linux ELF workflows and supports x86/Intel 32-bit and 64-bit binaries plus ARM Thumb, so teams working primarily with other operating systems or architectures should consider a broader alternative. Its category specification describes static analysis and no decompiler, making it a poor fit for users seeking high-level source recovery or an all-purpose graphical reverse-engineering environment. Support is centered on documentation, and the ARM Thumb workflow is described as under active development. Choose Uroboros for scriptable, reassembleable Linux instrumentation; choose another tool when platform breadth, decompilation, or extensive service support matters more.

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Uroboros pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Uroboros fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Decompiler	No
Firmware analysis	Not verified
Analysis mode	Static
Plugin API	Yes
Supported platforms	Linux
Supported architectures	x86/Intel (32-bit and 64-bit), ARM Thumb
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	github.com
Facts checked	23 Sep 2026

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