Tech riderRev. 2 Oct 2026
IUBPatchLib
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Patch formatsIPS, UPS, BPS
- 4Supported platformscross platform
- 5Checksum verificationYes
- 6Original backupYes
- 7Command-line supportYes
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
IUBPatchLib is ranked #2 of 20 in ROM patching software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
IUBPatchLib plans and pricing
All plansCompared on ROM patching software
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Patch formats
- IPS, UPS, BPSgithub.com
- Supported platforms
- cross_platformgithub.com
- Checksum verification
- Yesgithub.com
- Original backup
- Yesgithub.com
- Command-line support
- Yesgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- IUBPatchLib is a modern C++ library for applying binary patches, especially ROM hacks.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- API style
- The library provides a clean modern API with RAII and move semantics.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Platform support
- It works on Windows, Linux, macOS, and other POSIX systems.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Performance
- Optional memory-mapped I/O is available for fast file processing.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Dependencies
- The core library has no external dependencies.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Build system
- It can be built with CMake using a Release configuration.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Integration
- CMake integration supports find_package, pkg-config, and FetchContent.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Command line
- The project includes an iubpatch-cli tool for applying, inspecting, and validating patches.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Integrity options
- PatchOptions can enable checksum verification and backup creation.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Build options
- Shared and static libraries default to ON, tests and command-line tools default to ON, and examples and benchmarks default to OFF.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- License
- IUBPatchLib is released under the MIT License.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker invites contributions through issues or pull requests and says changes are reviewed when tests pass.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- Warranty
- The MIT license states that the software is provided as-is without warranty.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
- API
- The library provides a modern API with RAII and move semantics.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
- File processing
- Optional memory-mapped I/O is available for fast file processing.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Build
- It uses CMake and can be built as shared or static libraries.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Command-line tool
- The included iubpatch-cli can apply patches, show patch information, and validate patches.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Patch options
- The API examples show checksum verification and backup creation options; the CLI example shows backup and disabling memory mapping.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The README says the library was created with ROM hacks in mind but can be used for anything.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Security
- The repository page shows a Security and quality section but states no security certifications or compliance claims.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
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Sources
- github.com/advnpzn/IUBPatchLib· checked 1 Oct 2026
- github.com/advnpzn/IUBPatchLib/blob/master/LICENSE· checked 1 Oct 2026