How do I install Ida MCP Server?

No package has been published for this server, so install it from source: clone the repository and follow its README.

Is Ida MCP Server safe to use with an AI agent?

Its trust score is 74 out of 100 (good). It passes 4 of the 6 static security checks run so far; the failures are listed above. It has no ConduID identity yet, so agent calls to it are not receipted.

Is Ida MCP Server still maintained?

The last commit was a year ago and 2 open issues. That's long enough that you should check whether the maintainer is responding to issues before depending on it.

About Ida MCP Server

Ida MCP Server is an MCP server published by MxIris-Reverse-Engineering in the AI category: a Model Context Protocol server for IDA.

The repository has 548 stars and 59 forks, with the last commit a year ago. Six months or more without a commit doesn't mean the server is broken, but check the open issues before depending on it in production.

Install

From source

git clone https://github.com/MxIris-Reverse-Engineering/ida-mcp-server

This server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.

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Security checks

Static checks derived from the repository 4 days ago. Heuristics on the source, not an audit.

✓README presentThe repository ships documentation.
✓License declaredUsable under a stated license.
✓Tests presentA test suite exists in the repository.
✓Dependencies pinnedA lockfile pins dependency versions.
!No dynamic code executionSource scan found eval or shell execution. Review how tool inputs reach it before granting credentials.
!Scoped permissionsDoesn't declare a permission scope. Assume it can do anything its process can.

Releases

v0.3.4v0.3.4 · 28 Mar 2025Support batch renaming of variables and functions, #4 Thanks: @Satar07 [!Note] Please update the mcp server and replace the IDA plugin.

v0.3.3v0.3.3 · 27 Mar 2025Remove timeout settings

v0.3.2v0.3.2 · 27 Mar 2025Fix the issue of get assembly code errors

v0.3.1v0.3.1 · 27 Mar 2025Fix the thread issue of the IDA plugin

v0.3.0v0.3.0 · 26 Mar 2025Support script execution feature

README

IDA MCP Server

[!NOTE] The idalib mode is under development, and it will not require installing the IDA plugin or running IDA (idalib is available from IDA Pro 9.0+).

Overview

A Model Context Protocol server for IDA interaction and automation. This server provides tools to read IDA database via Large Language Models.

Please note that mcp-server-ida is currently in early development. The functionality and available tools are subject to change and expansion as we continue to develop and improve the server.

Installation

Using uv (recommended)

When using uv no specific installation is needed. We will use uvx to directly run mcp-server-ida.

Using PIP

Alternatively you can install mcp-server-ida via pip:

pip install mcp-server-ida

After installation, you can run it as a script using:

python -m mcp_server_ida

IDA-Side

Copy repository/plugin/ida_mcp_server_plugin.py and repository/plugin/ida_mcp_server_plugin directory into IDAs plugin directory

Windows: %APPDATA%\Hex-Rays\IDA Pro\plugins

Linux/macOS: $HOME/.idapro/plugins eg: ~/.idapro/plugins

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Configuration

Usage with Claude Desktop

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

"mcpServers": {
  "ida": {
    "command": "uvx",
    "args": [
        "mcp-server-ida"
    ]
  }
}

"mcpServers": {
  "ida": {
    "command": "python",
    "args": [
        "-m", 
        "mcp_server_ida"
    ]
  }
}

Debugging

You can use the MCP inspector to debug the server. For uvx installations:

npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uvx mcp-server-ida

Or if you've installed the package in a specific directory or are developing on it:

cd path/to/mcp-server-ida/src
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv run mcp-server-ida

Running tail -n 20 -f ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log will show the logs from the server and may help you debug any issues.

Development

If you are doing local development, there are two ways to test your changes:

Run the MCP inspector to test your changes. See Debugging for run instructions.
Test using the Claude desktop app. Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:

UVX

{
"mcpServers": {
  "ida": {
    "command": "uv",
    "args": [ 
      "--directory",
      "/<path to mcp-server-ida>",
      "run",
      "mcp-server-ida"
    ]
  }
}