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Volatility MCP Server

@bornpresident

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License

MIT

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bornpresident

About Volatility MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates Volatility 3 memory forensics framework with Claude

#volatility#memory-forensics#mcp-server

Volatility MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "volatility": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/volatility_mcp_server.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PYTHONPATH": "/path/to/volatility3"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Volatility MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates the Volatility 3 memory forensics framework with Claude and other MCP-compatible LLMs. It enables forensic investigators to analyze memory dumps using natural language instead of complex commands, reducing technical barriers and accelerating analysis.

How to use Volatility MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install mcp and httpx packages, set the VOLATILITY_DIR variable in the script, and add the server to Claude Desktop’s configuration (claude_desktop_config.json). After restarting Claude, simply ask natural language questions about your memory dumps (e.g., “List all processes in the memory dump at path”).

Key features of Volatility MCP Server

  • Natural language memory forensics via LLMs
  • Process analysis and hierarchy visualization
  • Network connection examination in memory dumps
  • Malware detection (code injection, hidden processes)
  • DLL and module analysis per process
  • File object scanning across memory
  • Custom Volatility plugin execution
  • Automatic discovery of memory dump files in a directory

Use cases of Volatility MCP Server

  • Initial triage: quickly inspect process trees and network connections
  • Suspicious process investigation: examine command‑line arguments, DLLs, and open handles
  • Malware hunting: run malfind, detect hidden processes, and analyze parent‑child anomalies
  • Reducing digital forensics backlogs by automating analysis for Indian investigators

Frequently asked questions

1

What are the system requirements?

Python 3.10 or higher, the Volatility 3 Framework, an MCP‑compatible client (e.g., Claude Desktop), and the `mcp` Python package.

2

How do I configure the Volatility path?

Open `volatility_mcp_server.py` and update the `VOLATILITY_DIR` variable to point to your Volatility 3 installation directory.

3

What should I do if I get path errors?

Ensure all paths are absolute and use double backslashes on Windows. Verify the memory dump file exists and is readable.

4

How can I extend the server?

Add more Volatility plugins, create custom analysis workflows, integrate with other forensic tools, or add report generation capabilities.

5

Does the server work with any MCP‑compatible client?

Yes, it is designed for Claude and other MCP‑compatible LLMs, with configuration examples provided for Claude Desktop.

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