Ping MCP Server

An MCP service implementation that provides network connectivity testing functions for Claude Desktop, supporting cross - platform ping operations and Internet connection checks.

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What is the MCP Ping Server?

The MCP Ping Server is a background service specifically designed for Claude Desktop. It allows Claude to perform network diagnostics and connection tests. With simple commands, you can check the network connectivity of any website or server, just like using the ping command on a computer.

How to use the MCP Ping Server?

Simply configure the server address in Claude Desktop, and then you can let Claude help you test the network connection through natural language instructions. No technical background is required, and it's as simple as having a conversation with an assistant.

Applicable scenarios

When you encounter a website that cannot be accessed, quickly diagnose whether it is a local network problem or a website server problem; regularly check the network latency of important services; conduct practical operations when learning basic network knowledge.

Main features

Host ping testCan test the network connectivity of any website or IP address and return detailed latency statistics.

Internet connection checkQuickly detect with one click whether your device can access the Internet.

Cross - platform supportSupports the three major operating systems: Windows, Linux, and MacOS.

Real - time feedbackProvides real - time test result updates through SSE technology.

Advantages and limitations

Advantages

No need to memorize complex commands, and can be operated through natural language.

The test results are intuitive and easy to understand, suitable for non - technical personnel.

It is a lightweight service and hardly occupies system resources.

Seamlessly integrated with Claude Desktop.

Limitations

Only local network tests are supported, and remote diagnostics cannot be performed.

There is a limit on the number of ping tests (maximum 20 times).

Requires Python environment support.

How to use

Install the service

Make sure Python 3.12 or a higher version is installed, and then run the installation command.

Start the server

Run the server program, and the service will be started on the local port 8080 by default.

Configure Claude Desktop

Add MCP server settings to the Claude Desktop configuration file.

Start using

Now you can directly request network tests in Claude Desktop.

Usage examples

Diagnose the problem of a website being inaccessibleWhen a website cannot be opened, first confirm whether it is a network problem or a website server problem through a ping test.

Check the local network statusQuickly confirm whether the local network is working properly.

Test the server response speedRegularly test the response speed of important services and monitor the network quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this service needed? Can't Claude ping directly?

Are the test results accurate?

Can any website be tested?

Why is the maximum number of pings limited to 20?

Related resources

Official documentation of the MCP protocol

Understand the detailed specifications of the Model Context Protocol.

Claude Desktop project

The official code repository of Claude Desktop.

Basic tutorial on network diagnosis

Learn basic network diagnosis knowledge.

🚀 MCP Ping Server

An implementation of a server that provides the Ping function for Claude Desktop through the MCP (Model Context Protocol). This server allows Claude to perform network connectivity tests and Ping operations.

🚀 Quick Start

This server enables Claude Desktop to perform network connectivity tests and Ping operations. It supports cross - platform use and uses asynchronous operations for real - time communication.

✨ Features

ping_host: Ping any host with a customizable number of packets.
check_connectivity: Perform a quick internet connectivity check using Google's DNS (8.8.8.8).
Cross - platform support (Windows, Linux, MacOS).
Asynchronous operations implemented with FastMCP and Starlette.
Real - time communication via Server - Sent Events (SSE).

📦 Installation

Requirements

Python version 3.12 or higher.
Dependencies (automatically installed via pip):
- httpx
- mcp[cli]
- uvicorn
- starlette

Steps

Clone the repository.
Install dependencies using pip:

pip install .

💻 Usage Examples

Basic Usage

Start the Server

Run the server using Python:

python main.py [--host HOST] [--port PORT]

Default settings:

Host: 0.0.0.0 (accessible from any network interface)
Port: 8080

Configure Claude Desktop

To use this server with Claude Desktop, add the following configuration to your Claude Desktop configuration file (claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ping": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "http://localhost:8080/sse"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Example of testing in Claude Desktop:

Claude desktop

Advanced Usage

Available Tools

ping_host
- Purpose: Ping a specified host.
- Parameters:
  - host: The hostname or IP address to ping.
  - count: The number of ping packets (1 - 20, default: 4).
check_connectivity
- Purpose: Check internet connectivity.
- Parameters:
  - host: The target host (default: 8.8.8.8).