heretek has two input modes:
- Normal mode — Navigation keys are active. This is the default.
- Editing mode — Keyboard input goes to the command line.
Press i to enter editing mode. Press Esc to return to normal mode.
These work in any mode:
| Key | Action |
|---|
Ctrl+C | Interrupt running program (sends -exec-interrupt) |
F1–F9 | Switch to corresponding tab |
Enter | Send command (editing) or repeat last command (normal) |
Up / Down | Navigate command history |
Tab (editing) | GDB tab completion |
Tab (normal) | Cycle to next tab |
| Key | Action |
|---|
i | Enter editing mode |
q | Open quit confirmation |
| Key | Action |
|---|
Esc | Return to normal mode |
Tab | GDB tab completion |
Enter | Send command to GDB |
These vim-style keys work across scrollable views:
| Key | Action |
|---|
j | Scroll / move down 1 |
k | Scroll / move up 1 |
J | Scroll / move down 50 |
K | Scroll / move up 50 |
g | Jump to top |
G | Jump to bottom |
Note: g and G are available in Output, Mapping, Hexdump, Symbols, and Source views. Main and Register views only support j/k/J/K.
| Key | Action |
|---|
H | Open selected mapping in Hexdump |
| Key | Action |
|---|
H | Load heap into hexdump |
T | Load stack into hexdump |
S | Save hexdump bytes to file |
| Key | Action |
|---|
/ | Activate fuzzy search |
Enter | Disassemble selected symbol |
Esc | Close disassembly / cancel search |
r / R | Refresh symbol list |
- Up to 100 commands are stored in history
Up / Down arrows navigate through previous commands- Pressing
Enter with an empty input repeats the last command
In editing mode, press Tab to trigger GDB tab completion:
- If one match: input is auto-completed
- If multiple matches: candidates are listed above the input box