Reverse Engineering

---
name: jd-gui
description: Java decompiler GUI: view .class and .jar files
category: red-team-arsenal/reverse-engineering
tags: [pentesting, reverse engineering, kali-linux, jd-gui]
author: auto-generated
created: 2026-09-04
---

# JD-GUI

**Category:** Reverse Engineering  
**Description:** Java decompiler GUI: view .class and .jar files

## Installation

```bash
# Kali Linux
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y jd-gui

# Check installation
which jd-gui
jd-gui --version || jd-gui -h
```

## Basic Usage

```bash
# Get help
jd-gui --help
jd-gui -h

# Common usage patterns will be updated after first use
```

## Key Features

- Part of Kali Linux reverse engineering toolkit
- Industry-standard pentesting tool
- Active development and community support

## Common Workflows

*This section will be populated after tool usage and research*

## Pitfalls

- Always verify target authorization before scanning
- Some tools generate significant network traffic
- Check local laws regarding security testing
- Maintain operational security when running tools

## Resources

- Kali Tools: https://www.kali.org/tools/jd-gui/
- Official Documentation: Search for "jd-gui official documentation"
- Exploit-DB: https://www.exploit-db.com/

## Notes

- Auto-generated skill, will be enriched with usage patterns
- Last updated: 2026-09-04