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How can I get input from user with IdaPython?

When I tried str = input() ,I got error RuntimeError: input(): lost.sys.stdin

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You can use the ask_* functions from the ida_kernwin module.

For example:

  • ask_long: Display a dialog box and wait for the user to input an number
  • ask_str: Display a dialog box and wait for the user to input a text string
  • ask_file: Display a dialog box and wait for the user to input a file name
  • ask_form: Display a dialog box and wait for the user

There are also the choose_* functions if you want the user to choose something from the database (function, segment, structure). And fully customisable forms (see this example).

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  • how do I install ida_kernwin ? is there a build in option to get string without install module?
    – paramikoooo
    Commented Mar 25, 2020 at 9:30
  • The ida_kernwin module is part of IDAPython. Try pasting the following code into the interpreter in the Output window: ida_kernwin.ask_str("Default value", 0, "Please enter string")
    – neat
    Commented Mar 25, 2020 at 10:27
  • I tried import ida_kerwin and I get ` No moudle named 'ida_kerwin'`
    – paramikoooo
    Commented Mar 25, 2020 at 10:52
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    ida_kernwin, not ida_kerwin, and it should already be imported
    – neat
    Commented Mar 25, 2020 at 12:34

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