wolfpld/tracy

[Linux] Attaching to Existing Binary

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#489 opened on Nov 3, 2022

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Description

Is there any way of attaching a tracy client to an existing binary to which I don't have the source? I may be misunderstanding but I have only seen instructions on how to embed tracy in a project you have source access to.

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Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktopperformance
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
5
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
unclear
Prerequisites
C++ knowledgebinary instrumentation conceptsTracy internals
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
10
Research direction
The issue asks for attaching Tracy to an existing binary without source code. This is a significant feature requiring deep understanding of binary instrumentation, dynamic linking, or ptrace like mechanisms. No maintainer response yet. Explore existing tools like DynamoRIO or Intel PT for inspiration, and assess feasibility within Tracy's architecture.