POX MCP Server

by davidlin2k

Networking/Protocols SDN OpenFlow POX Controller Network Management Python

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that provides network control and management capabilities through the POX SDN controller. This server 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 an implementation of a Model Context Protocol server that leverages the POX SDN controller to offer network control and management functionalities.

How to use POX MCP Server?

The server exposes dynamic resources (e.g., pox://network-config, pox://topology), specialized prompts (e.g., pox-network-manager, simple-hub, learning-switch), and core tools (Datapath Management, Flow Management, and Analysis Tools). It can be used with Claude Desktop using the provided uv configuration. Refer to the README for specific command-line arguments and configurations.

Key features of POX MCP Server

Network control and management via POX SDN controller
Python-based network programming
OpenFlow device management
Automated network analysis
Dynamic resource exposure for network configuration and topology
Specialized prompts for controller management and learning
Datapath, Flow, and Analysis tools

Use cases of POX MCP Server

Educational environments for SDN learning
Network prototyping and experimentation
SDN research and development
OpenFlow network management
Automated network analysis and insight generation

FAQ from POX MCP Server

What is POX?

POX is a Python-based SDN controller platform.

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol.

How do I install the POX MCP Server?

Refer to the repository's documentation for installation instructions.

How do I contribute to the project?

Submit pull requests, report bugs, or suggest new features.

What license is the POX MCP Server under?

The POX MCP Server is licensed under the MIT License.