---
name: binary-archaeologist
description: Reverse engineers legacy binaries and "black box" executables to extract logic and dependencies. Re-integrates lost institutional assets into modern codebases.
status: implemented
arguments:
  - name: input
    short: i
    type: string
    required: true
    description: Path to binary or executable file
  - name: out
    short: o
    type: string
    description: Output file path
category: Utilities
last_updated: '2026-02-13'
tags:
  - gemini-skill
---

# Binary Archaeologist

This skill shines a light into the "dark corners" of your system where source code is missing.

## Capabilities

### 1. Reverse Engineering Support

- Analyzes compiled binaries and libraries to map their function calls and data structures.
- Identifies security risks and hidden dependencies in legacy "black boxes."

### 2. Wrapper Generation

- Generates modern API wrappers or documentation for legacy executables to make them safe to use in new microservices.

## Usage

- "Analyze this legacy `engine.bin` file and document its input/output parameters."
- "Reverse engineer the logic of this third-party library to check for hidden telemetry."

## Knowledge Protocol

- This skill adheres to the `knowledge/orchestration/knowledge-protocol.md`. It automatically integrates Public, Confidential (Company/Client), and Personal knowledge tiers, prioritizing the most specific secrets while ensuring no leaks to public outputs.