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pwndbg_db

Dump N bytes from a memory address in a debug session, supporting WinDbg-style commands.

Instructions

Dump N bytes at address (WinDbg-style).

pwndbg command: db Source: pwndbg/commands/windbg.py Category: WinDbg

Args: session_id: The UUID of the session. address: Address to dump. count: Number of bytes (default: 64).

See: https://pwndbg.re/2025.05.30/reference/pwndbg/commands/windbg/

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
session_idYes
addressYes
countNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations exist, so the description carries full burden. It does not disclose if the operation is read-only, side effects, error handling for invalid addresses, or permission requirements. It only states the action without behavioral context.

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?

The description is concise, with the primary purpose in the first sentence. The args list is clear, though the source/file/category metadata is less essential for tool selection.

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?

Given the presence of an output schema, return values are not required. However, the description lacks comparison with sibling dump tools (e.g., dd, dw) and does not explain how this tool fits into the broader debugging workflow.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema coverage is 0%, and the description merely lists parameter names without adding format or constraints. For example, it doesn't specify address format (hex vs decimal) or that count is in bytes beyond the default.

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 clearly states it dumps N bytes at an address in WinDbg style, distinguishing it as a memory dump tool. However, the specific 'WinDbg-style' is not elaborated, and there are many sibling dump tools, so it lacks sharp differentiation.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like pwndbg_dd, pwndbg_dw, or pwndbg_examine. The description provides no context for tool selection among the many memory dump tools.

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

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