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Headless IDA MCP Server

by cnitlrt

Development/Code Analysis & GenerationIDA ProHeadlessBinary AnalysisReverse Engineering

This project uses IDA Pro's headless mode to analyze binary files and provides a suite of tools via MCP to manage and manipulate functions, variables, and more. It allows running the server directly as a CLI app rather than an IDA plugin.

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What is Headless IDA MCP Server?

The Headless IDA MCP Server is a server application that leverages IDA Pro's headless capabilities to perform binary analysis. It exposes a set of tools via the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for managing and manipulating functions and variables within the analyzed binary.

How to use Headless IDA MCP Server?

  1. Clone the repository. 2. Install Python 3.12 or higher and IDA Pro with headless support. 3. Install dependencies using uv. 4. Configure the .env file with the path to your IDA Pro headless executable, port, host, and transport mode. 5. Start the server using uv run headless_ida_mcp_server. 6. Connect to the server using an MCP client, such as @modelcontextprotocol/inspector.

Key features of Headless IDA MCP Server

  • Headless IDA Pro integration

  • MCP server interface

  • Function management

  • Variable manipulation

  • Binary analysis tools

Use cases of Headless IDA MCP Server

  • Automated binary analysis

  • Remote debugging

  • Scripted analysis workflows

  • Integration with other reverse engineering tools

FAQ from Headless IDA MCP Server

What is IDA Pro?

IDA Pro is a disassembler and debugger used for reverse engineering software.

What is headless mode?

Headless mode allows IDA Pro to run without a graphical user interface, making it suitable for automated analysis.

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a communication protocol used for interacting with the server.

What is the purpose of the .env file?

The .env file stores configuration settings such as the path to the IDA Pro executable and the server's port number.

How do I connect to the server?

You can connect to the server using an MCP client like @modelcontextprotocol/inspector, configured to communicate with the specified host and port.