VB Decoder

VB Decoder enables rapid interpretation of VB-encoded data used in VBScript, VB6, and VB.NET contexts. It supports common encodings like base64, hex-escaped sequences, XOR with a user-supplied key, and Chr-based representations. The tool exposes a simple input, an encoding method selector, and an optional key to perform a decoding pass. Conceptually, decoding is a sequence of reversible transforms; the tool applies one or more passes, reporting the number of layers and any keys discovered. This is valuable for developers debugging legacy code, security researchers analyzing obfuscated samples, and QA engineers validating decoding logic. The system is designed to handle multi-step scenarios where data is wrapped by several encodings, ensuring traceability through layer counts and key references. Unique value lies in multi-layer awareness and explicit layer metadata, enabling users to understand how data was constructed and how to reach plain text efficiently. Core features include symbol-friendly input handling, robust validation, and deterministic outputs suitable for automation. Common use cases include recovering configuration strings from old VB apps, inspecting obfuscated strings in logs, and validating decoding pipelines in security workflows.