Hex Scope
Firmware memory explorer and editor for VS Code. Open Intel HEX and Motorola SREC files as address-aware memory, inspect binary data, decode C structs, verify integrity values, and patch bytes without leaving the editor.
Core features
View and navigate
- Address-aware Memory view with mapped segments and gaps
- Record view for raw firmware records
- Search by byte sequence, numeric value, ASCII text, or address
Inspect and decode
- Inspector for selected bytes using a shared per-file LE/BE byte order
- Struct Overlay for C-style structs, arrays, nested structs, pointers, and bit fields
- Live decoding updates as selection, byte order, or pending edits change
Integrity and editing
- Multiple CRC16, CRC32, MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512 checks
- Stored CRC comparison, range highlighting, Auto fix, Fix all, and reusable profiles
- Undoable byte patching with explicit Save and automatic record-checksum updates
Supported file types
| Format |
Extensions |
| Intel HEX |
.hex, .ihx, .ihex |
| Motorola SREC |
.srec, .mot, .s19, .s28, .s37 |
Quick usage
| Action |
How |
| Open |
Right-click a supported file → Open with HexScope Viewer |
| Views |
Toolbar: Memory or Records |
| Edit |
Click Edit to patch bytes; Save writes changes and recomputes checksums |
| Search |
Ctrl+F — search by byte sequence, numeric value (Auto/LE/BE), ASCII string, or address |
| Struct Overlay |
Define C structs, pin them at addresses, and decode live memory |
| Integrity Checks |
Configure checks, compare stored CRC values, and reuse saved profiles |
Issues
Found a bug or want to request a feature? Please open an issue: Issues
Include a short description, steps to reproduce, and sample files when possible.
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