MCP Server Scrapli
by mmaeso
A basic MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server to interact with network devices using Scrapli. It allows compatible MCP clients to SSH into network devices.
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What is MCP Server Scrapli?
This is a proof-of-concept MCP server that uses Scrapli to establish SSH connections to network devices. It allows MCP clients like Claude Desktop to interact with these devices.
How to use MCP Server Scrapli?
- Install UV package manager. 2. Clone the repository. 3. Install dependencies using
uv sync. 4. Activate the virtual environment. 5. Rename.env.exampleto.envand configure device credentials. 6. Start the server usinguv run main.py. For Claude Desktop, use an MCP SSE Gateway like mcp-server-and-gw and configure theclaude_desktop_config.jsonfile.
Key features of MCP Server Scrapli
Uses Scrapli for asynchronous SSH connections
Compatible with MCP clients
Configurable host and port
Supports device authentication via .env file
Example configuration for Claude Desktop with MCP SSE Gateway
Use cases of MCP Server Scrapli
Automated network device configuration
Network device monitoring
Remote access to network devices
Integration with MCP-compatible applications
Using Claude Desktop to interact with network devices
FAQ from MCP Server Scrapli
Is this server compatible with Windows?
Is this server compatible with Windows?
Scrapli is not compatible with Windows, so this MCP server can only be installed on Linux/MacOS.
What package manager does this project use?
What package manager does this project use?
This project uses UV for package management.
How do I install the dependencies?
How do I install the dependencies?
After cloning the repo, use the command uv sync to install the dependencies.
How do I configure the server's host and port?
How do I configure the server's host and port?
Use the --host and --port flags when running main.py. For example: uv run main.py --host 127.0.0.1 --port 8081
How do I use this server with Claude Desktop on Windows?
How do I use this server with Claude Desktop on Windows?
Use an MCP SSE Gateway like mcp-server-and-gw and configure the claude_desktop_config.json file as described in the README.