list_resources

Metadata

List all embedded resources in an assembly. This tool reads the ManifestResource metadata table directly using dnfile — no ilspycmd required. Results include the resource name and visibility (public or private).

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
assembly_path	string	Yes	—	Full path to the .NET assembly (.dll or .exe)

Example

MCP JSON

{
  "tool": "list_resources",
  "arguments": {
    "assembly_path": "/path/to/MyApp.dll"
  }
}

Python

result = await client.call_tool("list_resources", {
    "assembly_path": "/path/to/MyApp.dll",
})

Response

A sorted list of embedded resources, each showing the resource name and its visibility. Results support pagination via max_results and offset parameters.

Tip

Embedded resources can contain images, configuration files, localization data, embedded assemblies, or arbitrary binary data. Look for .resx suffixes (localization), .resources (compiled resources), and known file extensions to understand what the assembly bundles.

Related Tools

• get_metadata_summary — see total resource count
• search_strings — find string literals that may reference resources
• decompile_assembly — decompile code that loads resources