Plugins

IDA’s capabilities can be significantly extended through programmable plugins. These plugins can automate routine tasks, for example, enhance the analysis of hostile code or add a specific functionality to our disassembler.

Plugins can be developed using:

  • C++ using the IDA SDK, or

  • Python via the IDAPython API.

Key capabilities:

  • Integration with hotkeys: plugins can be linked to specific hotkeys or menu items for quick access

  • Access to the IDB: they have full access to the IDA database, allowing them to examine or modify the program or use Input/Output functions.

Where to find plugins

Development resources

  • Examples included with IDA C++ SDK: Our SDK contains +60 sample plugins, including decompiler plugins (you can find them all inside the SDK directory, in the plugins folder), as well as source code to processor modules, loaders, and header files. You can download the latest version of IDA SDK from Download Center in My Hex-Rays portal, under SDK and Utilities.

Built-in plugins

  • Plugins shipped with your IDA instance: Explore the plugins directory in your IDA installation folder for plugins shipped out-of-the-box. You can run them through Edit -> Plugins submenu or via hotkeys.

Community plugins

  • Hex-Rays plugins repository: To access a vast collection of community-developed plugins, visit our plugins repository. Here, you can explore additional plugins you may want to install, submit your own, and even participate in our annual plugin contest.

Creating your own plugins

Do you want to create custom plugins and wonder where to start? Check our tutorials based on the language of your choice:

Create plugins with C++ SDK

Create plugins with IDAPython

What's next?

Share your plugin with Hex-Rays community

Submit your plugin through My Hex-Rays portal to have it listed in our official plugins repository. See our submission guidelines for the details.

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