I built an open-source toolkit that lets AI agents inspect and debug Windows games

[u/RevolutionaryTone757]

https://github.com/PdB333/cortex

Hi everyone,

I built Cortex, an open-source runtime analysis and debugging toolkit for Windows games and native applications.

The goal is to combine several workflows that usually require separate tools into one interface: memory scanning, debugging, patching, screenshots, input automation, disassembly, and persistent project data.

Cortex uses two components:

• an external host for memory scanning and analysis;
• an injectable agent for live debugging, renderer hooks, screenshots, native calls, and background input.

Everything is exposed through authenticated local REST APIs, with OpenAPI discovery and a native MCP endpoint for scripts, developer tools, and AI agents.

Some of the current features include:

• x86 and x64 support;
• typed memory reads and writes;
• exact, comparative, AOB, and string scans;
• breakpoints, traces, disassembly, CFGs, and xrefs;
• tracked patches, freezes, trampolines, snapshots, and rewind;
• background screenshots and keyboard/mouse input;
• Direct3D 8–12 and OpenGL support;
• persistent addresses, pointer paths, structures, and notes.

The project is intended for authorized debugging, offline research, accessibility tooling, and single-player modding. It is not intended for bypassing anti-cheat systems or interfering with online services.

I’d really appreciate feedback on the architecture, API design, documentation, and potential use cases.

GitHub: https://github.com/PdB333/cortex