How does this differ from static analysis tools like Ghidra?

Unlike static analysis, this skill analyzes the program while it is actually running, allowing you to see live data, active memory states, and dynamic execution paths that aren't visible in raw code.

Does it require root or administrative privileges?

Attaching to running processes on Linux and macOS typically requires root permissions or specific kernel configurations like ptrace_scope=0.

Is instruction-level tracing supported?

Yes, the skill includes a Stalker trace script specifically for recording basic blocks, calls, and returns at the instruction level.

Can I use this for mobile app analysis?

Yes, this skill supports instrumenting processes on both Android and iOS, provided the Frida server is running on the target device and connected via USB or network.

Can I modify a program's behavior using this skill?

Yes, the hook_functions.js script allows you to intercept calls and replace return values, modify arguments, or skip function execution entirely in real-time.

Frida Dynamic Instrumentation

Name: Frida Dynamic Instrumentation
Author: sandbornm

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Security & Testing

Instruments and analyzes running binaries using the Frida toolkit to trace function calls, hook APIs, and inspect process memory in real-time.

The Frida Dynamic Instrumentation skill empowers Claude to perform sophisticated runtime analysis on executable binaries across multiple platforms. By leveraging the Frida toolkit, it allows users to attach to or spawn processes to monitor function calls, modify API behavior on the fly, and perform deep memory inspections. Whether you are reverse engineering a proprietary binary, debugging complex runtime issues, or analyzing malware behavior in a sandbox, this skill provides a standardized set of scripts to automate dynamic instrumentation directly within your development environment.

Key Features

01Real-time function call tracing with argument and return value logging

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03Runtime enumeration of loaded modules, exports, and imported symbols

04Deep memory inspection, including pattern scanning and region dumping

05Instruction-level code tracing using the high-performance Stalker engine

06Dynamic API hooking to modify process behavior without recompilation

Use Cases

01Reverse engineering proprietary software to understand internal protocols and logic

02Security auditing and malware analysis by monitoring sensitive system calls

03Debugging production issues in running processes where static analysis is insufficient

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add sandbornm/my-claude-skills frida-instrument

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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