// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

MCP GDB SERVER TOOLS

17 tools from the MCP GDB Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 17 MCP GDB SERVER TOOLS

READ 5 tools

Read gdb_backtrace Show call stack Read gdb_examine Examine memory Read gdb_info_registers Display registers Read gdb_list_sessions List all active GDB sessions Read gdb_list_source List source code at current location or specified location, with VS Code integration

WRITE 1 tools

Write gdb_terminate Terminate a GDB session

EXECUTE 11 tools

Execute gdb_command Execute a GDB command Execute gdb_finish Execute until the current function returns Execute gdb_start Start a new GDB session Execute gdb_continue Continue program execution Execute gdb_load Load a program into GDB Execute gdb_load_core Load a core dump file Execute gdb_next Step over function calls Execute gdb_print Print value of expression Execute gdb_step Step program execution Execute gdb_attach Attach to a running process Execute gdb_set_breakpoint Set a breakpoint

// FAQ

How many tools does the MCP GDB Server MCP server have? +

The MCP GDB Server MCP server exposes 17 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on MCP GDB Server tools? +

Route the MCP GDB Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do MCP GDB Server tools fall into? +

MCP GDB Server tools are categorised as Read (5), Write (1), Execute (11). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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