GhidraTextDecode

Small decoder tool to translate encoded data in Ghidra to decoded labelled arrays, optionally with comments.

Originally made to help decode non-ASCII text for a decompile I'm working on.

Instructions

Download the latest release.

Adding your decoding dictionary

1. Unzip the .zip release file.
2. In the unzipped folder, open GhidraTextDecode\data\DecodeDictionary.txt
3. Edit the dictionary as needed.
   • Lines starting with # are ignored
   • General format: ENCODED=DECODED
   • Ghidra will interpret the hex byte value on the left as the text on the right of the =.
4. When you are finished, zip the folder.

Adding extension to Ghidra

1. In Ghidra, add the .zip extension with File->Install Extensions->(Plus)
2. Restart Ghidra
3. Open CodeBrowser, if prompted configure the extension. If not, enable it manually with File->Configure->(Plug in top right)->Check GhidraTextDecodePlugin.
4. Highlight data you want decoded, right click, Text Decode, select which decode method you want:
   • Decode: Standard decode, adds decoded labels and stops on unrecognized symbol.
   • Decode w/ comments: Standard decode plus plate comments.
   • Force decode: Standard decode, but doesn't stop on unrecognized symbol.
   • Force decode w/ comments: Force decode plus plate comments.