Ida Mcp Server
What is Ida Mcp Server
ida-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol server designed for interaction and automation with IDA (Interactive DisAssembler). It enables users to read IDA databases using Large Language Models.
Use cases
Use cases for ida-mcp-server include automating tasks within IDA, enhancing the analysis of disassembled code, and integrating with other tools for improved workflow in reverse engineering.
How to use
To use ida-mcp-server, you can either run it using ‘uv’ without specific installation or install it via pip with the command ‘pip install mcp-server-ida’. After installation, run it using ‘python -m mcp_server_ida’. Additionally, configure it in the Claude Desktop by adding the appropriate command in ‘claude_desktop_config.json’.
Key features
Key features include the ability to read IDA databases through Large Language Models, support for debugging via the MCP inspector, and flexible installation options using either ‘uv’ or pip.
Where to use
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Clients Supporting MCP
The following are the main client software that supports the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
Overview
What is Ida Mcp Server
ida-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol server designed for interaction and automation with IDA (Interactive DisAssembler). It enables users to read IDA databases using Large Language Models.
Use cases
Use cases for ida-mcp-server include automating tasks within IDA, enhancing the analysis of disassembled code, and integrating with other tools for improved workflow in reverse engineering.
How to use
To use ida-mcp-server, you can either run it using ‘uv’ without specific installation or install it via pip with the command ‘pip install mcp-server-ida’. After installation, run it using ‘python -m mcp_server_ida’. Additionally, configure it in the Claude Desktop by adding the appropriate command in ‘claude_desktop_config.json’.
Key features
Key features include the ability to read IDA databases through Large Language Models, support for debugging via the MCP inspector, and flexible installation options using either ‘uv’ or pip.
Where to use
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Clients Supporting MCP
The following are the main client software that supports the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
Content
IDA MCP Server
[!NOTE]
The idalib mode is under development, and it will not require installing the IDA plugin or running IDA (idalib is available from IDA Pro 9.0+).
Overview
A Model Context Protocol server for IDA interaction and automation. This server provides tools to read IDA database via Large Language Models.
Please note that mcp-server-ida is currently in early development. The functionality and available tools are subject to change and expansion as we continue to develop and improve the server.
Installation
Using uv (recommended)
When using uv no specific installation is needed. We will
use uvx to directly run mcp-server-ida.
Using PIP
Alternatively you can install mcp-server-ida via pip:
pip install mcp-server-ida
After installation, you can run it as a script using:
python -m mcp_server_ida
IDA-Side
Copy repository/plugin/ida_mcp_server_plugin.py and repository/plugin/ida_mcp_server_plugin directory into IDAs plugin directory
Windows: %APPDATA%\Hex-Rays\IDA Pro\plugins
Linux/macOS: $HOME/.idapro/plugins eg: ~/.idapro/plugins
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Configuration
Usage with Claude Desktop
Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:
Using uvx
Using pip installation
Debugging
You can use the MCP inspector to debug the server. For uvx installations:
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uvx mcp-server-ida
Or if you’ve installed the package in a specific directory or are developing on it:
cd path/to/mcp-server-ida/src npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv run mcp-server-ida
Running tail -n 20 -f ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log will show the logs from the server and may
help you debug any issues.
Development
If you are doing local development, there are two ways to test your changes:
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Run the MCP inspector to test your changes. See Debugging for run instructions.
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Test using the Claude desktop app. Add the following to your
claude_desktop_config.json:
UVX
Alternatives
Screenshots
Dev Tools Supporting MCP
The following are the main code editors that support the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
