Code Execution in IDA MCP Servers

This article explains how to run IDA Python scripts using IDA's Multiple Command Processor (MCP) feature, enhancing reverse engineering workflows.

https://jro.sg/ida-mcp-exec.html

#mcp #idapython

Any #IDAPython pros here? I have asked a question on Reverse Engineering StackExchange:

How to get rid of warning "Undefined or unknown machine type" using IDA Python?

https://reverseengineering.stackexchange.com/questions/33279/how-to-get-rid-of-warning-undefined-or-unknown-machine-type-using-ida-python

Any reply/comment will welcome ☺️

#Nimfilt has been updated to work with the API changes in the newly released #IDAPro 9.0 (while keeping it backwards-compatible with IDA 8.X)
+ more strings should now be properly typed and named!

https://github.com/eset/nimfilt

For other plugin/script writers: the #IDAPython documentation and the porting guide are still contradicting each other in places...🤦 It seems like the porting guide is more up-to-date, but YMMV

Soo, the #IDA directory functionality (from the ida_dirtree module) is reeaaal weird about ".."
It's both a valid directory name AND a reference to the parent directory... This leads to some great counterintuitive behavior 😵‍

(starting fresh for every command):

dirtree.mkdir("../")
/
Ok

dirtree.mkdir("../test")
/
└── test
Sure

dirtree.mkdir("../..")
/
Looks good

dirtree.mkdir("../../")
/
└── ..
Huh?

dirtree.mkdir("dir1/../dir2")
/
├── dir1
│ └── ..
└── dir2
Wtf?

Thank you #IDAPython for introducing infinite recursion issues to my code in new, unexpected ways! 😬

February Plugin Roundup 🗞️ AntiDebugSeeker was again the most downloaded #IDAPlugin 👏 It is also great to see q3vm making it to the chart for the first time 🤩 Do you think your plugin is good enough to be in the top 5 🤔 https://plugins.hex-rays.com/

#PluginRoundup #IDAPython

Our #PluginCommunitySurvey has concluded 🎉 An enormous Thank You to all of you who took the time to participate and share valuable insights 🙏 In the meantime, we have contacted the winners of the mugs, so check your inbox to see if you are among the lucky ones 👀

#IDAPython #idapro

New year - new leader! AntiDebugSeeker was the most downloaded #IDAplugin in January! The 3rd place was for abyss. Congratulations to Driver Buddy for its first appearance in the chart. Got a cool plugin? Publish it today🌐https://plugins.hex-rays.com

#PluginRoundup #IDAPython

This is your last chance to participate in our #PluginCommunitySurvey! We’ve already received many great insights and suggestions, but we also want your feedback. Send it today for a chance to win a cool IDA Mug 🌐 https://hex-rays.com/blog/participate-in-our-ida-plugin-community-survey/?utm_source=Social-Media&utm_medium=Mastodon&utm_campaign=Plugin-Community_survey-02

#IDAPython #idapro