name: nm description: List symbols from object files and libraries. Use when the agent needs to inspect, analyze, or extract information from binary files or data structures.

Nm

List symbols from object files and libraries

Quick Start

1. Verify nm is available: nm --version or man nm
2. Establish the command surface: man nm or nm --help
3. Start with a read-only probe: nm file

Intent Router

Load only the reference file needed for the active request.

• references/install-and-setup.md — Installing nm on macOS, Linux, Windows
• references/cheatsheet.md — Common options, output formats, usage patterns
• references/advanced-usage.md — Advanced patterns, performance optimization
• references/troubleshooting.md — Common errors, exit codes, platform differences

Core Workflow

1. Verify nm is available: nm --version
2. Start with safe, read-only operation: nm [options] file
3. Validate output on test data before processing at scale
4. Document exact command and flags for reproducibility

Quick Command Reference

nm --version                       # Check version
nm --help                          # Show help
nm file                            # Basic usage
nm file | head                     # Limit output
man nm                             # Full manual

Safety Notes

Source Policy

• Treat the installed nm behavior and man nm as runtime truth.
• Use upstream documentation for semantics.

Resource Index

• scripts/install.sh — Install nm on macOS or Linux.
• scripts/install.ps1 — Install nm on Windows or any platform via PowerShell.