HexScope
VS Code extension for viewing and analyzing firmware files (HEX, SREC) with hex grid, search, patching.
Supported file types
| Format |
Extensions |
| Intel HEX |
.hex |
| Motorola SREC |
.srec, .mot, .s19, .s28, .s37 |
Quick usage
| Action |
How |
| Open |
Right-click a supported file → Open with HexScope Viewer |
| Views |
Toolbar: Memory (edit, search, labels, structs), Records (read-only record table) |
| Edit |
Click Edit to patch bytes; Save writes changes and recomputes checksums |
| Repair |
When errors are detected (checksum or malformed), click Quick Repair & reload (checksums only) or View in text editor (manual fix) |
| Repair (Text Editor) |
Open file in text editor, then run HexScope: Quick Repair Checksums from command palette |
| External Changes |
When file changes externally, a banner appears; unsaved edits are automatically discarded |
| Search |
Ctrl+F — search by hex sequence, ASCII string, or address |
| Labels |
Add named, color-coded address-range banners; click a label to jump to it |
| Struct Overlay |
Define C structs, pin them at addresses, and decode live binary data |
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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