Awesome RE MCP
A curated list of reverse engineering tools with MCP servers
What is Awesome RE MCP?
Awesome RE MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to curated list of reverse engineering tools with mcp servers
A curated list of reverse engineering tools with MCP servers
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A curated list of reverse engineering tools with MCP servers
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx awesome-re-mcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Awesome RE MCP
Awesome RE MCP is a curated directory and reference hub for reverse engineering tools that expose MCP server interfaces, allowing AI assistants to integrate with disassemblers, debuggers, decompilers, and network analysis tools through the Model Context Protocol. The repository catalogs implementations for IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, Radare2, x64dbg, Frida, Wireshark, and Burp Suite — each with its own MCP server that lets AI models query and operate these tools programmatically. Security researchers, malware analysts, and vulnerability researchers can use this resource to discover which RE tools have MCP integrations and set up AI-assisted reverse engineering workflows.
Prerequisites
- The specific reverse engineering tool you want to use (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja) installed and licensed
- Node.js 18+ or Python 3.10+ depending on the chosen MCP server implementation
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
- Git to clone the individual tool MCP server repositories
Browse the Awesome RE MCP directory
Visit the repository at https://github.com/crowdere/Awesome-RE-MCP to see the full list of available reverse engineering MCP servers organized by tool category: disassemblers, debuggers, dynamic analysis, and network tools.
Choose a reverse engineering tool MCP server
Select the MCP server for your tool. For example, Ghidra MCP has 5,000+ stars and extensive documentation; IDA Pro MCP provides 20+ analysis tools; Radare2 MCP exposes 26+ tools via STDIO transport; x64dbg MCP offers 40+ Windows debugging tools.
Install the chosen MCP server
Each server has its own installation instructions. As an example, to install the Radare2 MCP server, clone its repository and follow its README. Installation methods vary per tool (npm, pip, or binary plugin).
# Example: clone an individual RE MCP server from the directory
git clone https://github.com/<author>/<tool>-mcp-server
cd <tool>-mcp-server
npm install # or pip install -r requirements.txtLaunch your RE tool with its MCP plugin or bridge
GUI tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, and Binary Ninja use a plugin architecture. Load the corresponding plugin inside the application to activate the MCP bridge. Headless tools like Radare2 run the MCP server as a standalone process.
Configure your MCP client to connect
Add the running server to your Claude Desktop configuration. Most STDIO-based RE servers (like Radare2 MCP) are added as command-based entries; SSE-based servers (common for GUI tools) are added as URL-based entries.
{
"mcpServers": {
"radare2": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/radare2-mcp-server/index.js"]
}
}
}Awesome RE MCP Examples
Client configuration (Radare2 MCP example)
Example configuration for connecting Claude Desktop to a locally running Radare2 MCP server via STDIO transport.
{
"mcpServers": {
"radare2": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/radare2-mcp-server/index.js"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Once connected to an RE tool MCP server, use these prompts to begin AI-assisted reverse engineering analysis.
- "Decompile the function at address 0x401000 and explain what it does"
- "List all exported functions in the loaded binary"
- "Identify potential buffer overflow vulnerabilities in this function"
- "Trace all calls to malloc and free in the binary and report any mismatches"
- "Find all cross-references to the string 'password' in the binary"Troubleshooting Awesome RE MCP
Claude cannot connect to the GUI tool MCP server (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja)
GUI-based RE tools use SSE transport by default. Make sure the MCP plugin is loaded inside the application and listening on the configured port (commonly 8080 or 3000). Use the URL-based server config format in claude_desktop_config.json instead of command-based.
The MCP server starts but the binary is not loaded
Most RE MCP servers require you to have a binary open in the host tool before querying. Open your target binary in IDA Pro, Ghidra, or your chosen tool first, then invoke the MCP commands.
Permission errors when the server tries to access analysis databases
Some RE tools write analysis databases alongside the binary. Ensure the directory containing the target binary is writable, or configure the tool to use a separate output directory.
Frequently Asked Questions about Awesome RE MCP
What is Awesome RE MCP?
Awesome RE MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that curated list of reverse engineering tools with mcp servers It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Awesome RE MCP?
Follow the installation instructions on the Awesome RE MCP GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Awesome RE MCP?
Awesome RE MCP works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Awesome RE MCP free to use?
Yes, Awesome RE MCP is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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