Ghidra/IDA Reverse Engineering Skill
Deep integration with Ghidra and IDA Pro for binary analysis and reverse engineering
Best use case
Ghidra/IDA Reverse Engineering Skill is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Deep integration with Ghidra and IDA Pro for binary analysis and reverse engineering
Teams using Ghidra/IDA Reverse Engineering Skill should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/ghidra-ida-re/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How Ghidra/IDA Reverse Engineering Skill Compares
| Feature / Agent | Ghidra/IDA Reverse Engineering Skill | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Deep integration with Ghidra and IDA Pro for binary analysis and reverse engineering
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Ghidra/IDA Reverse Engineering Skill ## Overview This skill provides deep integration with Ghidra and IDA Pro for comprehensive binary analysis and reverse engineering tasks. ## Capabilities - Execute Ghidra headless analysis scripts - Parse and interpret disassembly output - Generate and run Ghidra Python scripts - Analyze decompiled code for vulnerabilities - Extract function signatures and data structures - Create and apply Ghidra type definitions - Export analysis artifacts (call graphs, data flows) - Support IDA Pro scripting (IDAPython) ## Target Processes - binary-reverse-engineering.js - firmware-analysis.js - malware-analysis.js - vulnerability-root-cause-analysis.js ## Dependencies - Ghidra CLI (analyzeHeadless) - IDA Pro (optional, for IDAPython support) - Python 3.x with ghidra_bridge or ghidrathon - Java Runtime Environment (for Ghidra) ## Usage Context This skill is essential for: - Static binary analysis workflows - Vulnerability discovery in compiled code - Malware reverse engineering - Firmware extraction and analysis - Protocol reverse engineering from binaries ## Integration Notes - Ghidra headless mode enables automated analysis pipelines - Results can be exported as JSON, XML, or custom formats - Supports both script-based and interactive analysis workflows - Can generate Ghidra project files for manual follow-up
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