Ghidra Assist MCP
An native MCP server extension for Ghidra
What is Ghidra Assist MCP?
Ghidra Assist MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to native mcp server extension for ghidra
An native MCP server extension for Ghidra
This server falls under the Security category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- An native MCP server extension for Ghidra
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx ghidrassistmcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Ghidra Assist MCP
GhidrAssistMCP is a native MCP server extension for the Ghidra reverse engineering platform that exposes 38 built-in analysis tools, 6 static resources, and 7 pre-built prompt templates to AI agents via the Model Context Protocol. It enables LLM-powered workflows directly inside Ghidra for tasks like function decompilation, vulnerability identification, cross-reference tracking, structure recovery, network protocol analysis, and automated documentation generation. Security researchers and malware analysts use it to dramatically accelerate binary analysis by delegating repetitive Ghidra tasks to an AI assistant that has live access to the active program's decompiler output and metadata.
Prerequisites
- Ghidra 11.4+ installed (tested with Ghidra 12.0 Public)
- Java JDK 21+ (required by Ghidra)
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or a custom MCP client configured to connect to localhost:8080
- Gradle (only required if building from source)
Download the latest release ZIP
Go to the GhidrAssistMCP GitHub releases page and download the latest .zip file. This is the recommended installation method — no build step required.
# Download from:
# https://github.com/symgraph/GhidrAssistMCP/releases
# Select the latest GhidrAssistMCP-*.zipInstall the extension in Ghidra
Open Ghidra, navigate to File → Install Extensions → Add Extension, select the downloaded ZIP file, and restart Ghidra when prompted.
Enable the GhidrAssistMCP plugin
After restarting, enable the plugin via File → Configure → Configure Plugins and search for 'GhidrAssistMCP'. Check the box and confirm.
Build from source (alternative)
If you prefer to build from source, clone the repository and run the Gradle installExtension task. Set GHIDRA_INSTALL_DIR to your Ghidra installation path.
git clone https://github.com/symgraph/GhidrAssistMCP.git
cd GhidrAssistMCP
export GHIDRA_INSTALL_DIR=/path/to/ghidra_12.0_PUBLIC
gradle installExtensionConfigure host and port in the control panel
Open Window → GhidrAssistMCP in the Ghidra menu. Set the Host (default: localhost) and Port (default: 8080), enable or disable individual tools, and monitor activity via the Log tab.
Connect your MCP client to GhidrAssistMCP
Point your MCP client at the SSE or MCP endpoint exposed by the extension. The server is available at http://127.0.0.1:8080/sse or http://127.0.0.1:8080/mcp once Ghidra is open with a program loaded.
Ghidra Assist MCP Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration connecting to a running GhidrAssistMCP server instance via SSE transport.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ghidra": {
"url": "http://127.0.0.1:8080/sse"
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts to use once your MCP client is connected to a Ghidra session with a binary loaded.
- "List all functions in the current binary and identify which ones handle network input"
- "Decompile the function at address 0x00401234 and identify potential buffer overflow vulnerabilities"
- "Show me all cross-references to the strcpy function"
- "Recover the structure definition used in the function sub_402A00 based on its decompiled code"
- "Generate documentation for all exported functions in this DLL"
- "Analyze the data flow from user input to the sink function at 0x00403F00"Troubleshooting Ghidra Assist MCP
GhidrAssistMCP does not appear in Configure Plugins after install
Ensure you fully restarted Ghidra after installing the extension, not just closed the dialog. Also confirm the ZIP was added via File → Install Extensions → Add Extension (not manually extracted).
MCP client cannot connect to http://127.0.0.1:8080
The server only starts when Ghidra's CodeBrowser is open with a program loaded and the plugin is enabled. Check the Log tab in Window → GhidrAssistMCP for startup errors. If port 8080 is occupied, change it in the control panel.
Headless mode fails to start the MCP server
Ensure GHIDRA_INSTALL_DIR is set correctly and that the ghidra_scripts path points to the GhidrAssistMCP scripts directory inside your extensions folder. The GAMCPStartServerScript.java script must be on the scriptPath.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ghidra Assist MCP
What is Ghidra Assist MCP?
Ghidra Assist MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that native mcp server extension for ghidra It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Ghidra Assist MCP?
Follow the installation instructions on the Ghidra Assist MCP GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Ghidra Assist MCP?
Ghidra Assist MCP works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Ghidra Assist MCP free to use?
Yes, Ghidra Assist 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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