// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

GDB MCP SERVER TOOLS

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

// ALL 13 GDB MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 4 tools

Read debugger_list_sessions List all active debugging sessions. Read debugger_status Get status of available debuggers. Read gdb_list_sessions List all active GDB sessions. Read lldb_list_sessions List all active LLDB sessions.

WRITE 3 tools

Write debugger_terminate Terminate a debugging session. Write gdb_terminate Terminate a GDB debugging session. Write lldb_terminate Terminate an LLDB debugging session.

EXECUTE 6 tools

Execute debugger_command Execute an arbitrary debugger command. Execute debugger_start Start a debugging session with auto-detection or specified debugger type. Execute gdb_command Execute any arbitrary GDB command. Use this for all GDB operations. Execute gdb_start Start a new GDB debugging session. Execute lldb_command Execute an arbitrary LLDB command. Execute lldb_start Start a new LLDB debugging session.

// FAQ

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

The GDB MCP Server MCP server exposes 13 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

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

Route the GDB MCP 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 GDB MCP Server tools fall into? +

GDB MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (4), Write (3), Execute (6). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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