decompile_function

Decompile a function to C

Server Binary Ninja Cline MCP Server opensensor/bn_cline_mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What decompile_function does on Binary Ninja Cline MCP Server

AI agents call decompile_function to retrieve information from Binary Ninja Cline MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why decompile_function needs a policy

The tool reads a binary function and produces a C decompilation. This is a read-only analysis operation with no ability to modify, execute, or delete anything. Misuse potential is low as it only surfaces existing code structure.

From the tool's definition Decompile a function to C — retrieves a decompiled representation of a binary function; no side effects, purely analytical/read operation

Questions about decompile_function

What does the decompile_function tool do? +

Decompile a function to C. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Binary Ninja Cline MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on decompile_function? +

Register the Binary Ninja Cline MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for decompile_function: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Binary Ninja Cline MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is decompile_function? +

decompile_function is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit decompile_function? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the decompile_function rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block decompile_function completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for decompile_function. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides decompile_function? +

decompile_function is provided by the Binary Ninja Cline MCP Server MCP server (opensensor/bn_cline_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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