Volatility MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates Volatility 3 memory forensics framework with Claude and other MCP-compatible LLMs.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Volatility MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates Volatility 3 memory forensics framework with Claude and other MCP-compatible LLMs.

What it actually does

This project bridges the powerful memory forensics capabilities of the Volatility 3 Framework with Large Language Models (LLMs) through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows you to perform memory forensics analysis using natural language by exposing Volatility plugins as MCP tools that can be invoked directly by Claude or other MCP-compatible LLMs.

  • Allowing investigators to analyze memory dumps using simple natural language instead of complex commands
  • Reducing the technical expertise needed to perform memory forensics
  • Accelerating the analysis process through automation
  • Helping clear case backlogs and deliver faster results to the judicial system

Configuration

  • Python 3.10 or higher - Volatility 3 Framework - Claude Desktop or other MCP-compatible client - MCP Python SDK (mcp package)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Volatility MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "volatility": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/volatility_mcp_server.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PYTHONPATH": "/path/to/volatility3"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

  • Python 3.10 or higher - Volatility 3 Framework - Claude Desktop or other MCP-compatible client - MCP Python SDK (mcp package)
VariableDescriptionRequired
PYTHONPATHDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation

Frequently asked questions

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