Tool

pyelftools

Parse ELF executables and DWARF debugging information from Python for scripted binary inspection.

Targets: Binary
Category: Binary analysis libraries
Relationship: Foundation tool
Sources reviewed: 2026-10-29

Stars: 2.3k
Last commit: 2026-11-02
Language: Python

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Requirements & limits

The pinned README requires Python 3.11+ and no external dependencies; install the pyelftools package or import a source checkout.
Inputs are ELF files and available DWARF data. The API exposes format and debug information.

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BibTeX

@misc{pyelftools,
  title = {{pyelftools}},
  howpublished = {\url{https://github.com/eliben/pyelftools}},
  url = {https://github.com/eliben/pyelftools},
  urldate = {2026-10-29},
  note = {Awesome REA entry: \url{https://awesomerea.org/resources/pyelftools/}}
}

Plain text

pyelftools. https://github.com/eliben/pyelftools (accessed 2026-10-29). Awesome REA entry: https://awesomerea.org/resources/pyelftools/

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README.md GitHub · eliben/pyelftools · Revision beedcc4