A new OpenSource java decompiler

Neo Meng — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:08:11 +0000

Garlic is a Java decompiler written purely in C language.

Features

decompile .class file
decompile jar file
decompile war file
decompile apk file (coming soon)
decompile dex file (coming soon)

Build

requirements: cmake >= 3.26

No other dependencies

git clone https://github.com/neocanable/garlic.git
cd garlic
cmake -B build
cmake --build build
./build/garlic

Usage

decompile .class file

decompile .class file, default output is stdout
```
garlic /path/to/jvm.class
```

decompile jar file

garlic /path/to/file.jar

garlic /path/to/file.jar -o /path/to/save # -o option is source code output path

garlic /path/to/file.jar -t 5             # -t option is thread count, default is 4

default output is same level directory as the file

javap

like javap, more faster, disabled LineNumber and StackMapTable attributes
```
garlic /path/to/jvm.class -p
```

dexdump

garlic /path/to/dalvik.dex -p           # only support dexdump

welcome to feedback, issues, or ideas for improvement.

github: https://github.com/neocanable/garlic

DEV Community: Neo Meng

A new OpenSource java decompiler

Features

Build

Usage