Jadx FAQs

Question 1

What is the Jadx MCP Plugin?

Accepted Answer

The Jadx MCP plugin exposes the Jadx API over HTTP, allowing live interaction and automation of reverse engineering workflows. It integrates with MCP clients like Claude for AI-assisted analysis.

Question 2

How does the Jadx MCP plugin work with Claude?

Accepted Answer

The plugin uses a Python FastMCP adapter to bridge Claude with the Jadx API. This enables Claude to list classes, fetch source code, inspect methods, and extract code directly from Jadx.

Question 3

What can I do with the Jadx MCP Plugin?

Accepted Answer

You can automate reverse engineering tasks, perform AI-assisted security analysis of Android apps, and gain deeper insights into application code using tools like listing all classes, searching methods by name, and getting source code.

Question 4

How do I install the Jadx MCP plugin?

Accepted Answer

First, clone the repository and set up a virtual environment with the required Python dependencies. Then, configure Claude to use the FastMCP adapter. Finally, place the plugin JAR file in Jadx's `plugins/` folder and activate it in Jadx.

Question 5

What are the benefits of using the Jadx MCP Plugin?

Accepted Answer

It enhances reverse engineering efficiency, leverages AI to accelerate analysis, provides live interaction with Jadx, and automates code inspection tasks for better security testing.

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