start_session

MCP tool from Gdb MCP by schuay

Spawn a GDB process, optionally loading a binary

How to use it

Project documentation lists start_session for the Gdb MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), then check which tools your installed version makes available. Tool availability can depend on configuration and credentials. A server handshake does not verify this tool’s behavior. See the full listing for setup details.

Install Gdb MCP

$uv tool install git+https://github.com/schuay/gdb-mcp.git

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list_sessions

Show all active sessions with idle time and kind (gdb / rr-replay)

reverse-continue

Run backwards to the previous breakpoint or watchpoint

reverse-finish

Run backwards to where the current function was called

reverse-next

Step backwards one source line or instruction (skips calls)