Why these exist
The server includes non-binary-analysis tools because they reduce context cost while using and maintaining rbinmcp.
- Tool discovery:
list_tools,lookup_tool,lookup_r2_cmd, andget_workflow. - Runtime help:
get_backend_status,get_architecture,get_ghidra_info, andlookup_error. - Small utility:
int_convertfor decimal, hex, binary, octal, and printable ASCII checks. - Source navigation:
get_repo_overview,refresh_repo_index,get_crate_overview,get_module_overview,get_file_overview,get_test_overview,search_repo_functions,search_repo_types,search_repo_tests,search_tool_handlers, andsuggest_validation. - Reference indexes:
get_ghidra_reference_info,refresh_ghidra_reference,lookup_ghidra_reference,get_r2_reference_info,refresh_r2_reference, andlookup_r2_reference.
| Need | Tool | Use before | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered tools | list_tools or lookup_tool. | Writing client calls. | The tool list is generated from registered handlers and pinned by tests. |
| Workflow recipe | get_workflow. | Planning a multi-step analysis. | Returns built-in recipes such as quick triage, binary posture, callgraph-first triage, capability triage, fuzz target discovery, component inventory, deep analysis, compare, network, and unpacking. |
| Integer or address sanity check | int_convert. | Comparing constants, offsets, or immediate values. | Shows decimal, hex, binary, octal, and printable ASCII when present. |
| Fresh source index | refresh_repo_index. | Using repo navigation after code changes. | Rebuilds the internal index used by source and validation helpers. |
| Backend-specific docs | lookup_ghidra_reference or lookup_r2_reference. | Changing scripts or command projections. | Checks backend behavior before you change code. |
| Validation target | suggest_validation. | Editing rbinmcp code. | Points at likely tests for the touched tool. |
Maintenance flow
Use the source and reference helpers before touching backend-specific assumptions.
get_repo_overviewrefresh_repo_indexafter code changessearch_tool_handlersfor the tool nameget_file_overviewbefore editingsuggest_validationto pick testslookup_ghidra_referenceorlookup_r2_referencebefore changing backend-specific APIs.
{
"tool": "search_tool_handlers",
"arguments": {
"query": "triage_binary",
"limit": 10
}
}{
"tool": "suggest_validation",
"arguments": {
"query": "triage_binary",
"limit": 10
}
}