Hey everyone,
I’m working on a project where I need to understand some minified JavaScript code. It’s super compressed and hard to read. I was wondering if anyone has tried using ChatGPT or other AI tools to help decode and explain this kind of code?
Has anyone had success with this approach? Are there any tips or tricks you can share? I’m really curious to hear about your experiences and if it’s worth giving it a shot.
Thanks in advance for any insights!
I’ve had some success using AI to deobfuscate JavaScript, but it’s not a silver bullet. In my experience, it works best as part of a multi-step process. First, I run the code through a dedicated deobfuscator like UnPacker or JS Nice. This handles the heavy lifting of unminifying and restructuring the code.
Then I feed the partially deobfuscated code into ChatGPT or a similar AI tool. I ask it to explain the overall structure and functionality, and to highlight any suspicious or potentially malicious code patterns. This gives me a high-level understanding that helps guide my manual analysis.
The AI isn’t perfect - it sometimes misses nuances or makes incorrect assumptions. But it’s a useful tool in the toolbox, especially for getting a quick overview of unfamiliar code. Just remember to verify its output and use your own judgment.
hey there! i’ve tried using AI for deobfuscating js, but results were mixed. it can help with basic stuff, but struggles with complex obfuscation. might be worth a shot tho! have u considered using dedicated deobfuscation tools instead? they’re usually more reliable for this kinda thing
I’ve experimented with AI for JavaScript deobfuscation, and while it shows promise, it’s not quite there yet for complex cases. In my experience, AI tools struggle with heavily obfuscated code and can sometimes introduce new errors or misinterpretations. For your project, I’d recommend using specialized deobfuscation tools like JSNice or de4js first. These are designed specifically for this task and often yield better results. If you still have trouble, then AI might be useful as a supplementary tool to help explain certain sections or provide general guidance. Just be sure to verify any AI-generated explanations against the actual code behavior.