Ida Pro FAQs

Question 1

How do I install the IDA Pro MCP plugin?

Accepted Answer

Simply copy the `mcp-plugin.py` file into your IDA Pro plugins folder (e.g., `%appdata%\Hex-Rays\IDA Pro\plugins` on Windows) and restart IDA Pro. Then, click `Edit -> Plugins -> MCP` to start the server.

Question 2

How can I add new functionalities to the MCP server?

Accepted Answer

Adding new features is easy. Simply add a new `@jsonrpc` function to the `mcp-plugin.py` file, and it will be automatically available in the MCP server without any additional boilerplate.

Question 3

What is IDA Pro MCP?

Accepted Answer

IDA Pro MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a plugin that enables vibe reversing in IDA Pro. It provides a simple MCP server to interact with IDA Pro for tasks like decompiling, disassembling, and modifying code.

Question 4

What functionalities are available with IDA Pro MCP?

Accepted Answer

You can retrieve function information, decompile and disassemble functions, set comments, rename local variables and functions, modify function prototypes and local variable types, and get metadata about the current IDB.

Question 5

What is the Cline MCP Server installation process?

Accepted Answer

Install uv, clone the repository, and add a configuration in Cline's `cline_mcp_settings.json` file. The configuration will specify the command to execute `server.py` using uv in the cloned repository.

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