Headless IDA MCP Server
by MCP-Mirror
Headless IDA MCP Server is a server project based on IDA Pro, designed to provide remote analysis and management capabilities through the Multi-Client Protocol (MCP). It utilizes IDA Pro's headless mode to analyze binary files and offers tools to manage functions and variables.
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What is Headless IDA MCP Server?
Headless IDA MCP Server is a server application that leverages IDA Pro's headless mode to enable remote analysis and management of binary files. It communicates using the Multi-Client Protocol (MCP).
How to use Headless IDA MCP Server?
To use the server, first clone the repository and install the dependencies. Configure the environment variables in the .env file, specifying the paths to IDA Pro, the binary file, and the server's host and port. Then, start the server using uv run headless_ida_mcp_server and connect to it using an MCP client.
Key features of Headless IDA MCP Server
Remote binary analysis
Headless IDA Pro integration
Multi-Client Protocol (MCP) support
Function and variable management
Configurable environment
Use cases of Headless IDA MCP Server
Automated binary analysis pipelines
Remote collaboration on reverse engineering projects
Scalable analysis of multiple binaries
Integration with other security tools
Dynamic analysis via MCP
FAQ from Headless IDA MCP Server
What is IDA Pro?
What is IDA Pro?
IDA Pro is a disassembler and debugger used for reverse engineering and malware analysis.
What is headless mode?
What is headless mode?
Headless mode allows IDA Pro to run without a graphical user interface, making it suitable for server-side analysis.
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Multi-Client Protocol, a communication protocol used for interacting with IDA Pro.
What are the prerequisites for running this server?
What are the prerequisites for running this server?
You need Python 3.10 or higher and IDA Pro with headless support (idat).
How do I configure the server?
How do I configure the server?
You need to configure the environment variables in the .env file, specifying the paths to IDA Pro, the binary file, and the server's host and port.