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Wireshark-MCP Integration Toolkit

by shubham-s-pandey

This toolkit provides a powerful integration between Wireshark and MCP (Machine Control Protocol), enabling natural language interaction with network analysis through Claude Desktop. It uses a Python MCP server and a Lua Wireshark extension for real-time packet dissection and analysis.

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What is Wireshark-MCP Integration Toolkit?

The Wireshark-MCP Integration Toolkit is a set of tools that bridge Wireshark, a popular network protocol analyzer, with the Machine Control Protocol (MCP). It allows users to interact with network analysis using natural language through Claude Desktop.

How to use Wireshark-MCP Integration Toolkit?

The toolkit consists of a Python MCP server and a Lua Wireshark extension. The Python server manages communication between Wireshark and Claude, providing a CLI interface for packet analysis. The Lua extension performs real-time packet dissection and analysis within Wireshark. Refer to the demo video for a practical demonstration.

Key features of Wireshark-MCP Integration Toolkit

  • Natural language interaction with network analysis

  • Real-time packet dissection and analysis

  • Custom protocol field definitions

  • Automated interface listing

  • Buffered packet logging system

  • Smart buffering and file management

  • Network interface discovery system

Use cases of Wireshark-MCP Integration Toolkit

  • Network troubleshooting and debugging

  • Protocol analysis and reverse engineering

  • Security analysis and intrusion detection

  • Network performance monitoring

  • Automated network analysis workflows

FAQ from Wireshark-MCP Integration Toolkit

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Machine Control Protocol. The specifics of the protocol in this context are not detailed in the README.

What is Claude Desktop?

Claude Desktop is likely a natural language processing interface used to interact with the network analysis data.

How do I install the Lua Wireshark extension?

The README doesn't provide installation instructions. Consult the project's documentation or source code for details.

How do I configure the Python MCP server?

The README doesn't provide configuration instructions. Consult the project's documentation or source code for details.

Where can I find more detailed documentation?

The README doesn't link to detailed documentation. Check the project's repository for additional files or external links.