POX MCP Server
by MCP-Mirror
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that provides network control and management capabilities through the POX SDN controller. It enables Python-based network programming, OpenFlow device management, and automated network analysis through POX's modular architecture.
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What is POX MCP Server?
The POX MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server built on the POX SDN controller, designed for network control, management, and analysis.
How to use POX MCP Server?
The server exposes dynamic resources (e.g., pox://network-config, pox://topology) and provides specialized prompts (e.g., pox-network-manager, simple-hub, learning-switch) for interacting with the POX controller. It also offers core tools for datapath management, flow management, and network analysis. Refer to the README for specific command usage and arguments.
Key features of POX MCP Server
Provides dynamic resources for network configuration and topology viewing.
Offers specialized prompts for POX controller management and network policy implementation.
Includes tools for datapath management (listing switches, getting switch descriptions).
Supports flow management (retrieving flow statistics, configuring flow tables).
Enables network analysis by appending insights to the POX configuration memo.
Use cases of POX MCP Server
Educational environments for learning SDN concepts.
Network prototyping for testing new network designs.
SDN research for experimenting with network control algorithms.
OpenFlow device management for configuring and monitoring network devices.
FAQ from POX MCP Server
What is a datapath in the context of this server?
What is a datapath in the context of this server?
A datapath refers to an OpenFlow switch or a virtual switch controlled by the POX controller.
How do I list all connected OpenFlow datapaths?
How do I list all connected OpenFlow datapaths?
Use the get_switches tool. It requires no input and returns an array of active POX-controlled switches.
What kind of information can I get from get_switch_desc?
What kind of information can I get from get_switch_desc?
You can get detailed datapath information, including connection status, capabilities, and other POX-managed switch details and features.
How can I retrieve flow statistics?
How can I retrieve flow statistics?
Use the get_flow_stats tool, providing the datapath identifier (dpid) and optionally match criteria, table ID, and output port filters.
How do I add network insights?
How do I add network insights?
Use the append_insight tool, providing the network observation or analysis as input. This updates the pox://network-config resource.