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Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026

DOSBox Cheat Engine

Ch 027.2of 23 Game Memory Editors
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Operating systemscross platform
  4. 4Open sourceYes
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

DOSBox Cheat Engine is a single-page web application for scanning, editing, and freezing emulated memory in DOSBox Staging. Search for values, narrow the results, and add memory addresses to a Cheat Table; values in the table can be changed by double-clicking or frozen so they do not decrease. Live memory polling can be paused during CPU-heavy game segments. Cheat tables can be exported and loaded as JSON files, and Shift-click or Ctrl-click supports range selection. The application connects to DOSBox Staging through its Web Server API, which must be enabled in the emulator configuration. It requires DOSBox Staging 0.83 or newer; the API web server's default local address is http://127.0.0.1:8086. Precompiled executables are offered for Windows and Linux, and the Python source can be run directly using only the standard library, without a pip installation. The project is MIT licensed and free. Closing the browser tab sends a signal for the Python server to shut down gracefully.

Who it is for

It suits DOSBox Staging users who want to search and change emulated memory through a web interface. Users need DOSBox Staging 0.83 or newer with its Web Server API enabled.

What is good

  • Searches, filters, edits, and freezes memory values.
  • Cheat tables can be shared as JSON files.
  • Polling can be paused during CPU-heavy segments.
  • Python source uses only the standard library.
  • Free and MIT licensed.

What to know first

  • Requires DOSBox Staging 0.83 or newer.
  • DOSBox Staging Web Server API must be enabled.
  • Precompiled executables are offered for Windows and Linux.

Verdict

DOSBox Cheat Engine provides memory scanning and Cheat Table controls for DOSBox Staging. Its version requirement and API setup are the main prerequisites to check first.

DOSBox Cheat Engine plans and pricing

All plans
DOSBox Cheat Engine Free MIT licensed · requires DOSBox Staging 0.83+ github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on game memory editors

Operating systems
cross_platformgithub.com
Open source
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
A single-page web application for scanning, editing, and freezing emulated memory in DOSBox Staging.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Memory scanning
Users can search for values, filter scan results, and add addresses to a Cheat Table.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Value editing
Cheat Table values can be edited by double-clicking them.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Value freezing
The app can freeze values such as health, ammunition, or coins so they do not decrease.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Live updates
Live memory polling can be paused during CPU-heavy game segments.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Cheat tables
Cheat tables can be exported and loaded as JSON files for sharing.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Selection
Range selection supports Shift-click and Ctrl-click.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integration
The app connects to DOSBox Staging through its Web Server API, which must be enabled in the configuration.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Compatibility requirement
The maker requires DOSBox Staging version 0.83 or newer.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Local connection
The README says the DOSBox API web server runs at http://127.0.0.1:8086 by default.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Dependencies
The project says it uses only Python's standard library and requires no pip installation to run from source.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Distribution
Precompiled executables are offered for Windows and Linux, and the README also describes running the Python source directly.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security behavior
The latest release says closing the browser tab sends a signal for the Python server to shut down gracefully.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License and creator
The project is MIT licensed and credits George Petrakis as its creator.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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