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Volatility3 MCP Server

You can also find a [detailed presentation](./attachments/project-presentation.pdf) on this tool here.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Volatility3 MCP Server?

Volatility3 MCP connects Volatility3 MCP to AI assistants that speak the Model Context Protocol. You can also find a detailed presentation on this tool here.

What Volatility3 MCP does

You can also find a detailed presentation on this tool here.

Volatility3 MCP Server is a powerful tool that connects MCP clients like Claude Desktop with Volatility3, the advanced memory forensics framework. This integration allows LLMs to analyze memory dumps, detect malware, and perform sophisticated memory forensics tasks through a simple, conversational interface.

Key capabilities

  • Memory Dump Analysis — Analyze Windows and Linux memory dumps using various plugins
  • Process Inspection — List running processes, examine their details, and identify suspicious activity
  • Network Analysis — Examine network connections to detect command and control servers
  • Cross-Platform Support — Works with both Windows and Linux memory dumps (macOS support coming soon)
  • Malware Detection — Scan memory with YARA rules to identify known malware signatures

Practical notes

  • Maintained by Kirandawadi, written in Python.

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
initialize_memory_fileSet up a memory dump file for analysis
detect_osIdentify the operating system of the memory dump
list_pluginsDisplay all available Volatility3 plugins
get_plugin_infoGet detailed information about a specific plugin
run_pluginExecute any Volatility3 plugin with custom arguments
get_processesList all running processes in the memory dump
get_network_connectionsView all network connections from the system
list_process_open_handlesExamine files and resources accessed by a process
scan_with_yaraScan memory for malicious patterns using YARA rules

How to install the Volatility3 MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "volatility3": {
      "command": "absolute/path/to/virtual/environment/bin/python3",
      "args": [
        "absolute/path/to/bridge_mcp_volatility.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Volatility3 MCP to initialize memory file.”
  • “Use Volatility3 MCP to detect os.”
  • “Use Volatility3 MCP to list plugins.”

Frequently asked questions

You can also find a [detailed presentation](./attachments/project-presentation.pdf) on this tool here. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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