Linux · Developer Tools
Detect It Easy
Advanced file analyzer
by horsicq
Official site: flathub.org
About Detect It Easy
Detect It Easy, or abbreviated "DIE" is a program to analyze files you load into the application.
It detects, among other things, the compiler and linker used, signatures, and other information about files.
The program has been designed specifically to reveal file signatures and how they are packed.
Some of the binary formats supported:
MS-DOS: DOS MZ
Windows: Portable Executable (PE)
*Nix: Executable and Linkable Format (ELF)
macOS: Mach Object (Mach-O)
How to install Detect It Easy
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.github.horsicq.detect-it-easy
- Open Detect It Easy once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Detect It Easy free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Detect It Easy is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Detect It Easy from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.horsicq.detect-it-easy. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Detect It Easy safe?
Detect It Easy downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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