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get_sections

Retrieve binary sections in radare2 to inspect memory layout, permissions, and segment details for reverse engineering.

Instructions

Get binary sections (iS).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
session_idNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

D1.5/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations provided, so the description carries full burden. It discloses nothing about behavior: whether it's read-only, what it returns, whether a session is required, or any side effects. An output schema exists but the description provides zero 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.

Conciseness3/5

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

Extremely short, which is concise, but the brevity is under-specification rather than efficiency. The '(iS)' fragment is ambiguous noise. No front-loading of useful context because there is none.

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

Completeness1/5

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

For a tool with one parameter and no annotations, the description is completely inadequate. An agent cannot determine when to call it, what it returns, or how to invoke it correctly beyond guessing from the name.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0% and the description says nothing about the single session_id parameter, not even whether it is required or what happens if omitted. With one undocumented parameter, the description must compensate and fails to.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description 'Get binary sections (iS).' is essentially a restatement of the tool name with a cryptic abbreviation. It does state a verb and resource, but the parenthetical '(iS)' is unexplained and the purpose is tautological relative to the name get_sections. No sibling differentiation.

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

Usage Guidelines1/5

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 get_binary_info, get_imports, or get_symbols. No context for prerequisites (session required?) or when-not-to-use.

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