Illumio MCP Server
by alexgoller
The Illumio MCP Server provides an interface to interact with the Illumio PCE (Policy Compute Engine). It enables programmatic access to Illumio workload management, label operations, and traffic flow analysis.
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What is Illumio MCP Server?
The Illumio MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows users to interact with the Illumio Policy Compute Engine (PCE) programmatically. It provides conversational AI to manage workloads, labels, traffic analysis, and PCE health.
How to use Illumio MCP Server?
To use the server, you need Python 3.8+, access to an Illumio PCE instance, and valid API credentials. You can install it by cloning the repository and installing the dependencies. Configuration involves setting environment variables for PCE access, and it can be integrated with Claude Desktop for conversational AI interaction. Docker images are also available for containerized deployment.
Key features of Illumio MCP Server
Workload Management (create, update, delete)
Label Operations (create, update, delete)
Traffic Analysis (detailed and summarized flows)
Policy Management (ruleset retrieval)
IP Lists Management (retrieval)
Connection Testing (PCE connectivity)
Event Management (event retrieval)
Use cases of Illumio MCP Server
Automated workload management in Illumio PCE
Programmatic creation and management of labels
Security analysis of traffic flows within Illumio environments
Integration with conversational AI platforms like Claude for Illumio tasks
Automated policy enforcement and compliance checks
Application ringfencing and traffic analysis
FAQ from Illumio MCP Server
What are the prerequisites for running the Illumio MCP Server?
What are the prerequisites for running the Illumio MCP Server?
You need Python 3.8+, access to an Illumio PCE instance, and valid API credentials for the PCE.
How do I install the Illumio MCP Server?
How do I install the Illumio MCP Server?
Clone the repository, navigate to the directory, and install the dependencies using pip install -r requirements.txt.
How do I configure the server to connect to my Illumio PCE?
How do I configure the server to connect to my Illumio PCE?
Set the environment variables PCE_HOST, PCE_PORT, PCE_ORG_ID, API_KEY, and API_SECRET with your PCE's connection details and API credentials.
Can I use this server with Claude Desktop?
Can I use this server with Claude Desktop?
Yes, you can configure Claude Desktop to use this server by adding the server configuration to the custom_settings section of your Claude Desktop config file.
Is there a Docker image available for the Illumio MCP Server?
Is there a Docker image available for the Illumio MCP Server?
Yes, you can pull the Docker image from the GitHub Container Registry using docker pull ghcr.io/alexgoller/illumio-mcp-server:latest.