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Utilities built for retro computing, FPGA development, and disk preservation work. Each tool page includes usage docs, platform requirements, and download links.

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Command-Line Tools

6502 Disassembler

A 6502 disassembler with both linear and recursive-descent modes. Decodes the 256 documented + undocumented opcodes, supports labels, and includes Apple II soft-switch comment annotations. Reusable on any 6502 binary, not just Apple II.

Python 3.9+ 6502apple-ii
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Tested: Windows 11 · Python 3.13

nibbler

Python toolkit for analysing Apple II WOZ disk images — from raw flux data to annotated 6502 assembly source in eight commands.

Python 3.9+ apple-ii6502
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Tested: Windows 11 · Python 3.13

Z-80 Disassembler

A Zilog Z-80 disassembler covering all 256 unprefixed opcodes. CB/DD/ED/FD prefix bytes emit raw-byte placeholders. Reusable on any Z-80 binary — written for Microsoft SoftCard CP/M BIOS analysis but with no SoftCard-specific dependencies.

Python 3.9+ z80cpm
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Tested: Windows 11 · Python 3.13
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