monodis

Monodis is a command-line tool used for reverse engineering and inspecting Mono framework assemblies. It is a disassembler that allows users to analyze and understand the inner workings of .NET applications written using the Mono framework.

The tool accepts as input compiled Mono applications in executable or DLL format and outputs the disassembled code in a human-readable format. This disassembled code includes the intermediate language (IL) instructions that the Mono runtime executes.

Monodis provides a detailed overview of the assembly structure, metadata, and IL code. It displays information about types, fields, methods, and their corresponding IL instructions. It enables users to view the IL code for a particular method, analyze control flow, and understand the implementation logic.

One of the key features of Monodis is its ability to display both annotated and raw IL code. Annotated IL presents the disassembled code with additional comments and labels to improve readability. Raw IL, on the other hand, displays the original IL instructions as-is without any modifications or interpretations.

Monodis has various command-line options that allow users to specify the level of detail they want to see in the disassembled output. It supports flags to control output formatting, verbose mode, filtering options, and more.

Users can also pipe the output of Monodis to other tools for further analysis or processing. This flexibility enables incorporating Monodis into automated scripts, build processes, or larger reverse engineering workflows.

The tool is part of the Mono framework and is available on multiple platforms, including Linux, macOS, and Windows. It is a powerful utility for developers, security researchers, and anyone interested in exploring the internals of Mono applications.