Trace string references to LEA instructions and generate reusable signatures.
npx skills add https://github.com/vzco/arc-probe --skill find-string-xref
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: find-string-xref Source: https://github.com/vzco/arc-probe/tree/main/plugins/arc-probe/skills/find-string-xref Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vzco/arc-probe --skill find-string-xref
Developers and reverse engineers often need to map a runtime string (such as an error message or UI label) to the exact function that uses it. This skill provides a guided approach to locate the function by tracing the string through string references to code references and disassembly context.
Search for the string with the built-in tracing tools to identify its memory references, then follow the code path to the referencing function.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
To find the function referencing a string, locate LEA instructions loading that string address, then disassemble the surrounding function context to identify where and how the string is used across modules.
A string cross-reference maps a known runtime string, such as a log message or UI label, to the specific instruction address and surrounding function that loads or references it during execution.
Yes, you can trace cross-module string references by searching memory for the target string, identifying LEA instructions loading its address across binaries, and disassembling surrounding functions to map cross-module usage.
Yes, disassembly and pattern-search capabilities are required to locate LEA instructions loading the string address, disassemble surrounding function context, and generate reusable function signatures for later analysis.
The best way to map a runtime error message to its function is to trace the string from its memory address to LEA loading instructions, then disassemble surrounding function context to pinpoint exact usage locations.
Tracing string references automates locating LEA instructions loading known strings, provides a guided path to exact referencing functions, and generates reusable signatures without manually scanning disassembly output.
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