# Patfind plugin #### Patfind plugin Patfind plugin makes it possible to automatically find functions in binary files. It relies on bit pattern definitions for typical function starts and function ends. Those bit patterns are defined in XML files, based on Ghidra's function patterns format. A collection of bit pattern files is provided for the commonly used CPU architectures. It is possible to add new architectures by simply adding a new XML file, just like the other XML files. It's also possible to add, remove or change existing patterns for better matching. #### Configuration 'cfg/patfind.cfg' file presents all the options The config file also contains the documentation on how to use or change the XML pattern files. If desired, new XML files can be added to the 'cfg/ghidra\_patterns/' directory. '-Opatfind' command line switches can be used to select the type of run differently for this session of IDA. #### List of options ``` autorun=0 : don't automatically search for bit pattern autorun=1 : search for bit pattern only on binary like files autorun=2 : search for bit pattern on any input file ``` #### Examples ``` -Opatfind:autorun=0 ``` --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.hex-rays.com/9.0/user-guide/plugins/plugins-shipped-with-ida/patfind-plugin.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.