Extract the Archive:
Move Hopper to a Suitable Location:
Create a Launcher (Optional but Recommended): install hopper disassembler kali repack
Make the Launcher Executable and Refresh:
Hopper requires libqt5 and libssl. Install them via apt: Extract the Archive :
sudo apt update
sudo apt install libqt5core5a libqt5gui5 libqt5widgets5 libssl1.1
Note: If Kali moved to libssl3, you may need to symlink or use a Docker container.
Before installing the package, ensure your Kali Linux system is up to date and has all necessary development tools: Move Hopper to a Suitable Location :
sudo apt update
sudo apt full-upgrade
sudo apt install -y build-essential devscripts debhelper
These are freely available in Kali’s repositories or via GitHub:
| Tool | Installation |
|------|---------------|
| Radare2 | sudo apt install radare2 |
| Ghidra | sudo apt install ghidra (or download from NSA GitHub) |
| Binary Ninja (free demo) | Not open-source but has a free Cloud version |
| objdump | Built into binutils (sudo apt install binutils) |
| capstone | Python binding: pip install capstone |
Hopper Disassembler is a remarkable software that supports a wide range of executable formats, including ELF, PE, and Mach-O. Its capabilities extend to providing a decompiler for certain architectures, making it a valuable asset for anyone involved in binary analysis. Despite its utility, Hopper Disassembler may not always be readily available through standard package managers like apt for Kali Linux. This is where repackaging comes into play.