frida-mcp
MCP server for Frida-based mobile security testing. Exposes Frida functionality as MCP tools for AI-assisted security research.
Requirements
- Python 3.11+
- Frida server running on target device
- ADB access for Android devices
- Rooted device (for most operations)
Install
cd frida-mcp
uv pip install -e .
Build the Frida agent (required):
cd agent
npm install
npm run build
Add to Claude Code
claude mcp add frida-mcp -- frida-mcp
Connection & Session Management
| Tool | Description |
|---|
list_devices | List all available Frida devices (USB, remote, local) |
list_processes | List running processes on a device |
list_apps | List installed applications on a device |
connect | Attach to app by bundle ID, name, or PID. Supports spawn=true for fresh launch. |
disconnect | Disconnect from the current session |
is_connected | Check if Frida session is still alive and healthy |
list_sessions | List all active Frida sessions (multi-device support) |
switch_session | Switch to a different active session by ID |
App Lifecycle (ADB-based)
| Tool | Description |
|---|
get_pid | Get PID of a running app by package name |
launch_app | Launch app via ADB and return its PID |
stop_app | Force stop an app by package name |
spawn_and_attach | Force stop, launch fresh, and attach Frida in one step |
Memory Operations
| Tool | Description |
|---|
memory_list_modules | List all loaded modules (libraries) in the process |
memory_list_exports | List exports (functions) from a specific module |
memory_search | Search process memory for hex pattern or string |
memory_read | Read memory at a specific address |
memory_write | Write bytes to memory address (for patching) |
get_module_base | Get base address of a module by name (partial match) |
Android Java Hooking
| Tool | Description |
|---|
android_list_classes | List loaded Java classes, optionally filtered |
android_list_methods | List methods of a Java class |
android_hook_method | Hook a Java method to monitor calls |
android_search_classes | Search for classes matching a pattern |
android_ssl_pinning_disable | Disable SSL certificate pinning |
android_get_current_activity | Get the current foreground activity |
dump_class | Dump all methods, fields, and constructors of a class |
heap_search | Search Java heap for live instances of a class |
Persistent Hooks
| Tool | Description |
|---|
install_hook | Install a persistent hook script that collects messages |
get_hook_messages | Retrieve collected messages from persistent hooks |
clear_hook_messages | Clear the hook message buffer |
uninstall_hooks | Unload all persistent hook scripts |
list_hooks | List all installed persistent hooks |
hook_native | Hook a native function by module+offset |
File Operations
| Tool | Description |
|---|
file_ls | List files in a directory on the device |
file_read | Read a text file from the device |
file_download | Download a file from device to local machine |
Custom Scripting
| Tool | Description |
|---|
run_script | Execute custom Frida JavaScript code |
run_java | Run JavaScript within Java.performNow context |
Usage Example
1. list_devices → Find your device
2. connect target=com.example.app spawn=true → Attach to app
3. android_search_classes pattern=crypto → Find crypto classes
4. android_hook_method class_name=... method_name=... → Hook methods
5. get_hook_messages → See captured calls
Notes
- SELinux is automatically set to permissive mode when connecting (required for Frida injection on many devices)
- The
spawn=true option uses ADB-based launch which is more reliable than Frida's native spawn
- Multi-session support allows attaching to multiple apps/devices simultaneously
