Tools

These are experimental research tools. There is no safe, recommended method to unlock the Switch 2, and there is a risk of brick, online ban and data loss. This site hosts no files and gives no step-by-step guides.

Last updated: 2026-10-23 15:08 (BRT, UTC-3)

ns2jb

Research / proof of concept

Author: Sammy Hajhamid (pepsipu) · @pepsipu

Software-only jailbreak that runs custom code inside the Switch 2 file module (fs).

Firmware: 23.0.1
Risks: Tethered, no kernel, no CFW; risk of brick and online ban.
License: not found

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mac2jb

Research / proof of concept

Author: cpypwn · @cpypwn

Makes an Apple Silicon Mac act as a USB keyboard to start ns2jb.

Firmware: 23.0.1
Risks: Experimental; uses a third-party driver and lowers Mac security; inherits ns2jb's risks.
License: MIT

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HBLauncher + SDK

Research / proof of concept

Author: Ravens Claw X · @ravensclawx

Menu that opens small homebrew apps on the Switch 2 GPU on top of ns2jb; not CFW and loads no NRO.

Firmware: 23.0.1
Risks: AI-made and unreviewed; the author takes no responsibility; risk of data and save loss.
License: not found

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ftpd-sb

Research / proof of concept

Author: Ravens Claw X · @ravensclawx

FTP server that runs in HBLauncher and only reaches SmileBASIC's own files.

Firmware: 23.0.1
Risks: Writes and deletes affect real saves; depends on HBLauncher (AI-made); no independent review.
License: not found

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