How do I install the ida mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `IDADIR`, `GHIDRA_INSTALL_DIR` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Ida MCP Server

Alias package for re-mcp-ida — installs re-mcp-ida

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What is the Ida MCP Server?

Alias package for re-mcp-ida — installs re-mcp-ida

What the server does

Both backends share a common tool interface — core analysis tools use the same names, parameters, and response shapes — so LLM workflows are portable across backends. Each backend also has tools for platform-specific features (e.g. IDA: file region mapping, executable rebuilding, IDC evaluation, IDAPython scripting; Ghidra: Function ID analysis, data type archives).

Credentials and setup notes

Python 3.12+ - uv package manager (recommended) or pip - macOS, Windows, or Linux - At least one supported backend installed on the same machine

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How to install the Ida MCP Server

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

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Python 3.12+ - uv package manager (recommended) or pip - macOS, Windows, or Linux - At least one supported backend installed on the same machine

Variable	Description	Required
IDADIR	Filesystem location the server is allowed to use.	Optional
GHIDRA_INSTALL_DIR	Filesystem location the server is allowed to use.	Optional

Example prompts to try

“Use Ida to Database.”
“Use Ida to Functions.”
“Use Ida to Decompiler.”

Frequently asked questions

Alias package for re-mcp-ida — installs re-mcp-ida Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.