# GBA-Recomp: gba-recomp > Source: > Published: 2026-10-28 22:01:15+00:00 ## Evidence at a glance Loading source evidence… ## What was done gba-recomp is a static recompilation toolkit that translates GBA ROMs into native executables. It uses an AI-assisted mapping process to achieve zero-interpreter execution and includes enhanced audio and video output paths. gba-recomp is a Rust-based toolkit designed to translate GBA cartridge ROM images into native executables ahead of time. The project aims to eliminate the need for interpreters by creating a complete function map for every game, which is stored in a `gamedb.sqlite` database. The author reports that this mapping process is automated using Ghidra, Qwen 3.6 Coder running locally, and Codex for hourly supervision checks. The author notes that this map is not a decompilation but a record of function boundaries, which allows the recompiler to resolve code branches and achieve native execution. As of June 2026, the project has verified end-to-end execution on Windows hardware for titles such as *Frogger's Adventures - Temple of the Frog*, where the system reports a `MATCH` during verification and successfully boots the BIOS. Development is AI-assisted, with commit history documenting co-authorship by Claude Opus 4.8 (1M context) [\[email protected\]](https://reversedwithai.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3957564b5c4955407958574d514b5649505a175a5654). The project includes optional enhanced audio and video features, such as band-limited resampling and screen simulation, which are continuously cross-checked against hardware-accurate baselines. The project is available at [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jrickey/gba-recomp/HEAD/README.md](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jrickey/gba-recomp/HEAD/README.md). ## Reproduce it ``` cargo build --release; ./target/release/recomp play path/to/your.gba ``` ## Community Ask a question, share what worked, or follow the next milestone. [Your library](https://reversedwithai.com/library)