How to Install and Uninstall binwalk Package on openSUSE Leap

Last updated: February 16,2025

1. Install "binwalk" package

This is a short guide on how to install binwalk on openSUSE Leap


    
        
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                sudo zypper refresh
            
                    
    
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                sudo zypper install
            
                        
                binwalk
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "binwalk" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall binwalk on openSUSE Leap:


    
        
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                sudo zypper remove
            
                        
                binwalk
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the binwalk package on openSUSE Leap

Information for package binwalk:
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Repository : Main Repository
Name : binwalk
Version : 2.3.3-bp155.3.6
Arch : noarch
Vendor : openSUSE
Installed Size : 842.0 KiB
Installed : No
Status : not installed
Source package : binwalk-2.3.3-bp155.3.6.src
Upstream URL : https://github.com/devttys0/binwalk
Summary : Firmware Analysis Tool
Description :
Binwalk is a tool for searching a given binary image for embedded
files and executable code. Specifically, it is designed for
identifying files and code embedded inside of firmware images.
Binwalk uses the libmagic library, so it is compatible with magic
signatures created for the Unix file utility. Binwalk also includes
a custom magic signature file which contains improved signatures
for files that are commonly found in firmware images such as
compressed/archived files, firmware headers, Linux kernels,
bootloaders, filesystems, etc.