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Evaluate binwalk-ng

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#1,983 opened on May 15, 2026

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. The development of the rust port of binwalk looks stuck.

Describe the solution you'd like There is a maintained fork over here https://github.com/binwalk-ng/binwalk-ng We need to test the fork and integrate it into the installer of EMBA.

Describe alternatives you've considered Stay on the original, unmaintained base is not a good alternative

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Research direction
Fork and clone the binwalk ng repository. Test its functionality against firmware images to ensure it works as a replacement. Then, modify EMBA's installer script (likely in the 'installer' directory) to download and compile or fetch binwalk ng instead of the original binwalk. Update any dependencies and configuration files.
Tech stack
shellrust
Domain
backenddevops
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GitShell scripting
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60