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pwndbg_dc

Display a hexdump with ASCII representation at a specified memory address, showing a configurable number of entries.

Instructions

Hexdump with ASCII at address (WinDbg-style).

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

Args: session_id: The UUID of the session. address: Address to dump. count: Number of entries (default: 8).

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?

With no annotations, the description should disclose behavior. It only states it's a hexdump with ASCII, omitting details like error handling, permissions, or any side effects.

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 short and includes source, category, and a link, but the arg list is separate and not integrated into the prose.

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?

For a simple hexdump tool, the description and output schema likely cover basic needs, but it lacks details on output interpretation or error cases.

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 only lists parameter names without explaining formats, constraints, or how they affect output.

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 performs a hexdump with ASCII at an address in WinDbg style, but does not differentiate from sibling dump commands like pwndbg_dd or pwndbg_dq.

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; no when-not or context provided.

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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