Re Gdb
FreeNot checkedMCP server wrapping GDB and GEF for dynamic analysis, enabling interactive debugging and memory inspection via GDB/MI protocol.
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MCP server wrapping GDB and GEF for dynamic analysis, enabling interactive debugging and memory inspection via GDB/MI protocol.
README
MCP server wrapping GDB + GEF for dynamic analysis. Spawns a persistent GDB subprocess per session and drives it via the GDB/MI protocol.
Tools
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
check_gdb |
Confirm gdb + GEF |
start_session |
Open a session, optionally load a binary |
end_session |
Tear down a session |
run_to_breakpoint |
Set a BP and run |
step_count |
Single-step N times, return registers |
read_memory |
x/N fmt ADDR |
gef_heap |
GEF heap chunks |
gef_canary |
GEF canary |
gef_registers |
GEF registers |
gef_vmmap |
GEF vmmap |
gef_nearpc |
GEF nearpc |
gef_pattern_create / gef_pattern_offset |
Cyclic-pattern helpers |
attach_pid |
Attach to a running process |
Install
# System dependency
apt install gdb # Debian/Ubuntu
brew install gdb # macOS
scoop install gdb # Windows
# GEF (auto-installed by install.sh to ~/.gdb/gef.py)
curl -fsSL https://github.com/hugsy/gef/raw/main/gef.py -o ~/.gdb/gef.py
# Python
pip install -e ./servers/re-gdb
Safety
Never run unsigned binaries on a host you care about. Use a sandbox, a VM, or a Docker container. Dynamic analysis on untrusted samples is dangerous.
Install Re Gdb in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install re-gdbInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add re-gdb -- uvx --from git+https://github.com/Heretek-RE/re-gdb re-gdbFAQ
Is Re Gdb MCP free?
Yes, Re Gdb MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Re Gdb need an API key?
No, Re Gdb runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Re Gdb hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Re Gdb in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Re Gdb on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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