frida-hooking

Hook Java and native functions in Android apps using Frida.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/warterbili/AUTO_REVERSE --skill frida-hooking
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Skill: frida-hooking
Source: https://github.com/warterbili/AUTO_REVERSE/tree/main/skills/android/frida-hooking
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/warterbili/AUTO_REVERSE --skill frida-hooking

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the need for reverse engineers and Android security analysts to write boilerplate Frida scripts from scratch when dynamically instrumenting Android apps to trace execution, intercept function calls, and analyze sensitive logic in both Java and native layers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reusable Hooking Patterns: Pre-built templates for Java method hooking (including overloads, constructors, and field access) and native function interception via Frida's Interceptor API.
  • Advanced Task Support: Built-in guidance and templates for common complex scenarios including JNI RegisterNatives tracking, syscall tracing with frida-strace, and Stalker-based code path tracing.
  • Real-World Use Case: An analyst can use this Skill to quickly hook an app's native request-signing function to extract the HMAC key, or trace Java method calls to locate where sensitive user data is processed before transmission.

Quick Start

Use the frida-hooking skill to write a Frida script that hooks the target Android app's native sign() function to log its input parameters and return value for analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about frida-hooking

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I hook a native function in an Android app using Frida?

Frida hooks native Android functions by attaching to shared libraries via the Interceptor API, allowing you to log input parameters and extract return values for reverse engineering and security analysis.

What is the best way to intercept JNI RegisterNatives calls during dynamic instrumentation?

Intercepting JNI RegisterNatives calls is best achieved using pre-built Frida hooking templates that trace dynamic native method registrations, reducing manual script development for analyzing obfuscated code.

Can I trace syscalls and execution paths in obfuscated Android code with Frida?

Yes, Frida supports tracing syscalls and execution paths in obfuscated Android code by leveraging frida-strace for syscall interception and the Stalker API for dynamic code path tracing.

Does Frida hooking support bypassing anti-debugging and runtime application self-protection checks?

Frida hooking supports bypassing anti-debugging and runtime application self-protection checks by dynamically instrumenting the Android app to intercept and manipulate these security mechanisms at runtime.

How do I hook Java method overloads and constructors in an Android app?

Hooking Java method overloads and constructors in an Android app is done using reusable Frida script templates designed for Java layer instrumentation, which also support intercepting field access.

Do I need to use spawn mode to hook an Android app at startup with Frida?

Using spawn mode is necessary to hook an Android app at startup with Frida, ensuring instrumentation is active before the application's initial execution paths and anti-debugging checks execute.