Wireshark-MCP Integration Toolkit
LocalAbout Wireshark-MCP Integration Toolkit
Wireshark-MCP Integration Toolkit connects MCP with Wireshark so users can analyze network packets through Claude Desktop using natural language. It consists of a Python MCP server and a Lua Wireshark extension, aimed at developers and network analysts.
Key features
- 01Python MCP server bridges Wireshark and Claude
- 02Command line interface for packet analysis
- 03Smart buffering and file management
- 04Network interface discovery
- 05Lua extension for real-time dissection and custom fields
Use cases
- 01Querying and analyzing captured packets in natural language
- 02Troubleshooting network issues from Claude Desktop
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEWireshark-MCP Integration Toolkit
Wireshark MCP Demo Video
You can view the demo video for Wireshark MCP here:
Overview
A powerful integration between Wireshark and MCP (Machine Control Protocol) that enables natural language interaction with network analysis through Claude Desktop.
Components
Python MCP Server
- Manages communication bridge between Wireshark and Claude
- Provides CLI interface for packet analysis
- Implements smart buffering and file management
- Network interface discovery system
Lua Wireshark Extension
- Real-time packet dissection and analysis
- Custom protocol field definitions
- Automated interface listing
- Buffered packet logging system
Bugs and Feature Requests
Please raise an issue if you encounter a bug or have a feature request.
Contributing
If you want to contribute to a project and make it better, your help is very welcome.
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