String inspector
Character, byte, word and line counts; codepoint breakdown.
Also known as: Character / byte counter.
100% offline · macOS, Windows & Linux · free for personal use
// overview
What it does
String inspector is one of 55 tools in Hexkit, a desktop developer toolbox that runs entirely on your own machine. Character, byte, word and line counts; codepoint breakdown.
Because Hexkit is a native app rather than a web page, anything you paste into the string inspector stays local — there are no uploads, no accounts and no telemetry. You can inspect and preview content even with the network turned off, which makes it safe for tokens, keys and production data.
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How to use String inspector
- 1
Open Hexkit and select "String inspector", or press the command-palette key and start typing its name.
- 2
Paste or drop in the content you want to inspect. Character, byte, word and line counts; codepoint breakdown.
- 3
Read or copy the result. Everything is computed locally by Hexkit's Rust core, so nothing is ever uploaded.
Tip: the command palette opens any tool in one keystroke.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is String inspector free?
- Yes. String inspector is part of Hexkit, which is free for personal and non-commercial use on macOS, Windows and Linux.
- Does String inspector work offline?
- Completely. Hexkit runs every tool locally with no network access, so String inspector works on a plane or an air-gapped machine.
- Is my data uploaded anywhere?
- No. Hexkit makes no network calls and has no telemetry — whatever you paste stays on your computer.
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Use String inspector without sending your data anywhere.
String inspector ships inside Hexkit — a free, offline developer toolbox for macOS, Windows and Linux. No account, no uploads.