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Dbg Enable Bp

dbg_enable_bp

Toggle breakpoints on or off in IDA Pro debugging sessions by specifying addresses and enable states, with optional timeout and instance override.

Instructions

Enable or disable breakpoint(s).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
itemsYesList of {address, enable: bool}
timeoutNoTimeout in seconds
instance_idNoInstance id override

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.9.7

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure, and it says almost nothing beyond the toggle semantics. It omits whether the operation is idempotent, whether enabling a non-existent address fails, whether the change persists across sessions, and what the response contains for a mutation tool.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single short, front-loaded sentence with zero filler and the core action immediately visible. It is concise, though the terseness borders on under-specification rather than being an efficient, complete statement.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With 3 parameters, one required nested-structure argument, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is barely adequate. The schema covers the parameters, but an agent gets no picture of the mutation's effects, failure modes, or result shape.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%: the schema documents items as a list of {address, enable: bool}, plus timeout and instance_id. The description adds no parameter-level meaning beyond repeating that a breakpoint can be enabled or disabled, so the baseline 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific action (enable/disable) on a specific resource (breakpoint(s)), and usefully clarifies that the tool toggles in both directions rather than only enabling as the name suggests. However, it does nothing to separate itself from close siblings such as dbg_add_bp, dbg_delete_bp, and dbg_list_bps.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no guidance on when to use this versus dbg_add_bp (create a new breakpoint) or dbg_delete_bp (remove one). No preconditions are given, such as requiring the breakpoint to already exist or a debug session to be active (dbg_start).

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.