Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
ROM Bin Patcher (rombp)
- 1Runs onLinux, self-hosted
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Patch formatsIPS, BPS
- 4Supported platformslinux
- 5Original backupYes
- 6Command-line supportYes
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com

Overview
ROM Bin Patcher (rombp) is ranked #9 of 20 in ROM patching software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted. There is a free plan.
ROM Bin Patcher (rombp) plans and pricing
All plansCompared on ROM patching software
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Patch formats
- IPS, BPSgithub.com
- Supported platforms
- linuxgithub.com
- Original backup
- Yesgithub.com
- Command-line support
- Yesgithub.com
Facts
- Purpose
- rombp applies ROM bin patches typically used for retro gaming ROM hacks.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Target device
- The maker primarily built it for the RG350M gaming handheld, which runs OpenDingux.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Linux support
- The program also runs on desktop Linux; the maker says they tested it with Ubuntu 20.04.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Other handhelds
- The maker says it may work on other OpenDingux MIPS64 handhelds, but only reports testing on an RG350M.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Download
- The installation instructions direct users to download the latest OpenDingux OPK from the GitHub releases page.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Non-destructive patching
- Patching creates a copy of the source ROM before applying the patch, preserving the original file.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Output location
- The patched ROM is saved in the patch file's directory with the patch file's name.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Command line
- Command-line options select the input ROM, IPS or BPS patch, and output file; launching without options opens the SDL UI.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Interface dependency
- The project links against uclibc and SDL2 for its RG350 build.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository includes an MIT license that grants permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, sublicense, and sell copies subject to its conditions.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Warranty
- The MIT license provides the software as is and disclaims warranties and liability.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Release update
- Release v0.0.4 added command-line patching support and moved patching to a separate I/O thread for improved performance.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The repository is published under the GitHub account blakesmith, whose profile identifies the account as Blake Smith and lists Chicago, IL.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
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Sources
- github.com/blakesmith/rombp· checked 4 Oct 2026
- github.com/blakesmith/rombp/blob/master/LICENSE· checked 4 Oct 2026
- github.com/blakesmith/rombp/releases· checked 4 Oct 2026
- github.com/blakesmith· checked 4 Oct 2026

