Reverse engineering with REA, step by step.

Practical guides written against the current npm release. Commands are run before they’re published, and every claim links to its source. New to REA? Start with what it is.

• Setup

  How to use REA with Claude Code

  Install the REA MCP server in Claude Code, verify the connection with rea doctor, and run your first reverse-engineering prompt — every command tested on rea-agents 6.4.0.

  verified 2026-10-12
• Tutorial

  Reverse engineering Electron apps with REA

  Find an Electron app's app.asar, map its preload APIs and IPC channels with REA, trace a feature from renderer to main process, and observe the running app.

  verified 2026-10-12
• Comparison

  REA vs GhidraMCP: which reverse-engineering MCP fits your work?

  An honest comparison of REA and LaurieWired's GhidraMCP: supported targets, Ghidra setup, write access, evidence and when to use each — or both.

  verified 2026-10-12

Looking for more? The official rea.tools guides cover native, JavaScript and browser analysis with downloadable examples.