--- title: JADX + MCP: I let the AI read the APK so I don’t have to description: A practical walkthrough of integrating JADX with an MCP server to let AI agents perform Android APK static analysis autonomously. The setup connects JADX-GUI... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/jadx-mcp-i-let-the-ai-read-the-apk-so-i-don-t-have-to-silkyjb8q twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: JADX + MCP: I let the AI read the APK so I don’t have to | daily.dev og:description: A practical walkthrough of integrating JADX with an MCP server to let AI agents perform Android APK static analysis autonomously. 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Once configured in Cursor, you can prompt the agent to map attack surfaces, trace source-to-sink flows, and hunt for vulnerabilities like Intent Redirection, insecure WebViews, and broken IPC enforcement — without manually copy-pasting code into chat. Includes setup steps, troubleshooting tips, and prompt strategies for more effective agentic security analysis. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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