# Resource Hacker

> Use this tool when you need to programmatically manipulate Windows PE file resources, such as extracting or modifying icons, bitmaps, and version information in executable files and DLLs. It solves problems related to Windows application customization, localization, and reverse engineering by providing automated resource editing capabilities. It takes input through MCP and supports outputs including compiled RC files and modified executable files.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/valerian7-resource-hacker  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/valerian7-resource-hacker

## Description

Wraps the Resource Hacker command-line tool to enable programmatic manipulation of Windows PE file resources through MCP. Provides tools for extracting, adding, deleting, and modifying resources in executable files and DLLs, including icons, bitmaps, dialogs, and version information. Supports RC file compilation, language changing for localization workflows, and script execution for batch resource operations. Designed for Windows application customization, localization, and reverse engineering tasks that require automated resource editing.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.94
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** maps-location
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/valerian7-resource-hacker)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/valerian7/resourcehacker-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "valerian7-resource-hacker"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/valerian7-resource-hacker` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/valerian7-resource-hacker/pull`

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