GDB MCP Server
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The GDB MCP Server enables LLMs to interact with GDB for program debugging and analysis. It allows LLMs to perform complex debugging tasks through a generative AI interface.
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What is GDB MCP Server?
The GDB MCP Server is a tool that allows Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with the GNU Debugger (GDB) for program debugging and analysis. It acts as a bridge, enabling LLMs to control GDB sessions and perform complex debugging tasks through a generative AI interface.
How to use GDB MCP Server?
To use the GDB MCP Server, first clone the repository and install the dependencies using Poetry. Then, start the server by running python3 gdb-mcp.py. Configure your LLM client (e.g., Claude Desktop or VS Code Copilot) with the appropriate server command and arguments. Finally, use prompts to instruct the LLM to interact with GDB through the server to debug and analyze programs.
Key features of GDB MCP Server
Session Management (start, manage, load programs/core dumps, attach to processes)
Debugging Commands (breakpoints, stepping, continue, backtraces, print variables, disassemble)
Multi-session support
Working directory configuration
Program argument handling
Core dump analysis
Symbol inspection
Use cases of GDB MCP Server
Automated debugging workflows driven by LLMs
Analyzing unfamiliar binaries without source code
Assisting developers in identifying and resolving bugs
Performing reverse engineering tasks
Learning about program behavior through LLM-guided exploration
FAQ from GDB MCP Server
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Machine Communication Protocol. It's used here as the communication layer between the LLM and the GDB server.
What LLM clients are supported?
What LLM clients are supported?
The README provides configuration examples for Claude Desktop and VS Code Copilot, but any LLM client capable of communicating with an external process can potentially be used.
Why are info functions and disassemble temporarily disabled?
Why are info functions and disassemble temporarily disabled?
These commands are temporarily disabled due to issues with parsing the GDB Machine Interface (MI) output. They will be restored in a future update.
How do I contribute to the project?
How do I contribute to the project?
You can contribute by forking the repository, creating a feature branch, committing your changes, pushing to the branch, and creating a Pull Request.
What license is the project under?
What license is the project under?
The project is licensed under the GNU v3 License.