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Catalyst Center MCP

by richbibby

Networking/AutomationCatalyst CenterDNA CenterPythonNetwork ManagementAutomation

A Python-based MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Cisco Catalyst Center that provides tools for device management and monitoring. It enables integration with tools like Claude Desktop for interacting with your Catalyst Center.

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What is Catalyst Center MCP?

Catalyst Center MCP is a Python server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to interact with Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center). It provides a way to programmatically manage and monitor network devices through Catalyst Center's API.

How to use Catalyst Center MCP?

  1. Clone the repository. 2. Create and activate a virtual environment. 3. Install dependencies using pip install -r requirements.txt. 4. Configure the .env file with your Catalyst Center credentials. 5. Configure a client like Claude Desktop to use the MCP server by providing the path to the fastmcp executable and the main Python script. 6. Restart the client and interact with Catalyst Center through the client using natural language queries.

Key features of Catalyst Center MCP

  • Authentication with Catalyst Center

  • Device discovery and listing

  • Interface information retrieval

  • Simple and extensible MCP server implementation

Use cases of Catalyst Center MCP

  • Automated device inventory

  • Network monitoring and alerting

  • Integration with chat applications for network management

  • Programmatic access to Catalyst Center data

  • Troubleshooting network issues using natural language queries

FAQ from Catalyst Center MCP

What is Catalyst Center?

Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) is a network management and automation platform.

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a protocol for interacting with network devices and systems.

How do I authenticate with Catalyst Center?

You need to provide your Catalyst Center host, username, and password in the .env file.

What kind of information can I retrieve using this server?

You can retrieve device information, interface information, and site information from your Catalyst Center.

Can I contribute to this project?

Yes, you can fork the repository, create a feature branch, commit your changes, push to the branch, and open a pull request.