Netsensei

NetSensei is a network management tool server based on the MCP protocol, providing functions such as ping tests, route tracing, Nmap scans, packet sniffing, and SSH connections to help network administrators efficiently manage the network.

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update time : 2025-04-28

What is NetSensei?

NetSensei is an AI-based intelligent network management assistant that provides various network diagnostic and management tools through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It helps administrators easily complete daily tasks such as network connectivity tests, device discovery, and traffic analysis.

How to use NetSensei?

It can be accessed through the Claude Desktop or OpenWebUI interface. Simply input simple natural language instructions to perform complex network operations.

Applicable scenarios

Suitable for network administrators for daily maintenance, fault troubleshooting, and security audits, as well as for demonstrating network principles in IT teaching environments.

Main features

Ping testQuickly detect the network connectivity and response time of the target host.

Route tracingShow all network nodes that the data packet passes through to reach the target.

Nmap scanComprehensively scan network devices and services, supporting custom parameters.

Packet sniffingUse tshark to capture and analyze network traffic, supporting protocol filtering.

SSH connectionSupport remote connection and command execution of various network devices.

AI assistantAutomate network tasks and provide intelligent analysis suggestions.

Advantages and limitations

Advantages

Lower the usage threshold through natural language interaction

Integrate multiple professional network tools into a unified interface

AI-assisted analysis simplifies the troubleshooting of complex network problems

Support mainstream network devices and protocols

Limitations

Require the installation of additional dependent tools (such as tshark, nmap)

Some advanced functions require administrator privileges

Real-time packet capture may affect network performance

How to use

Installation preparation

Ensure that the system has installed necessary components such as Python 3.x, tshark, and nmap.

Configuration integration

Add the MCP server configuration in Claude Desktop or OpenWebUI.

Start using

Input network operation instructions through the chat interface, such as 'Scan my local network'.

Usage examples

Network fault diagnosisWhen a website cannot be accessed, quickly check network connectivity and routing issues.

Device discoveryQuickly find all online devices in the local area network.

Security auditCheck the open ports and services in the network.

Frequently asked questions

Is administrator privilege required?

Which network devices are supported?

Will the data be stored on the server?

How to update the tool version?

Related resources

MCP Python SDK

The Python development toolkit for the Model Context Protocol.

OpenWebUI integration guide

How to use the MCP server in OpenWebUI.

Demo video

NetSensei function demonstration.

Wireshark official website

The official website of the tshark packet analysis tool.

🚀 NetSensei - MCP Server for Network Management

NetSensei is a server based on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), designed to assist network administrators. It offers a variety of network utilities and functions, such as ping tests, route tracing, Nmap scans, packet sniffing, and SSH connections. It communicates via the MCP protocol and processes network - related commands.

🚀 Quick Start

You can use this service through Claude Desktop or by combining OpenWebUI with mcpo.

✨ Features

Ping Test: Quickly test network connectivity and provide detailed output.
Route Tracing: Identify the network path to the target.
Nmap Scan: Perform network scans with custom parameters to discover devices and services.
Packet Sniffing: Use tshark to capture and analyze network packets, filtering according to custom criteria (e.g., DNS, HTTP, ICMP).
SSH Connection: Connect to devices via SSH and execute device - platform - based commands (e.g., Ubuntu servers, Cisco, Aruba, etc.).
AI Assistant: Leverage the power of artificial intelligence to automate routine network tasks and gain deeper insights.

📦 Installation

Requirements

Python 3.x
MCP Python SDK - https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/python-sdk
uvicorn - An ASGI server for running the FastAPI server.
tshark (the command - line tool of Wireshark) must be installed and accessible from the system PATH.
nmap - Used for network scanning.
netmiko - Used for SSH connections and command execution.
Supported network interfaces (e.g., Wi - Fi, Ethernet) for packet sniffing.

Steps

Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/netsensei.git
cd netsensei

Add it to your Claude Desktop configuration file.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "NetSensei": {
            "command": "uv",
            "args": [
                "run",
                "--with",
                "mcp[cli]",
                "mcp",
                "run",
                "C:\\path\\to\\cloned\\repo\\main.py"
            ]
        }
    }
}