Ludus FastMCP
Enables AI-powered management of Ludus cyber range environments through natural language commands. Provides 157 tools for range lifecycle management, scenario deployment, template creation, Ansible role management, and SIEM integration for security t
What is Ludus FastMCP?
Ludus FastMCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enables ai-powered management of ludus cyber range environments through natural language commands. provides 157 tools for range lifecycle management, scenario deployment, template creation, ansible ro...
Enables AI-powered management of Ludus cyber range environments through natural language commands. Provides 157 tools for range lifecycle management, scenario deployment, template creation, Ansible role management, and SIEM integration for security t
This server falls under the Security category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Enables AI-powered management of Ludus cyber range environme
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx ludus-fastmcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Ludus FastMCP
Ludus FastMCP is a Python MCP server that provides AI assistants with 190+ tools for managing Ludus cyber range environments through natural language. It covers the full range lifecycle — creating and destroying ranges, deploying scenarios, taking snapshots, building templates, integrating Ansible Galaxy roles, and configuring SIEM platforms (Wazuh, Splunk, Elastic Stack, Security Onion) — making it valuable for security trainers, red team operators, and CTF organizers who run Ludus-based lab environments.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.11 or higher with pipx installed
- An active Ludus server instance (v1 or v2) accessible from your machine
- A Ludus API key (for v1) or API key/JWT token (for v2 Pro/SSO users)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop
Install Ludus FastMCP via pipx
Install directly from the GitHub repository using pipx, which creates an isolated environment and puts the ludus-fastmcp command in your PATH.
pipx install git+https://github.com/tjnull/Ludus-FastMCPRun the interactive setup wizard
Run the setup wizard to configure your Ludus API credentials, test connectivity, and generate MCP client configuration files. The wizard walks you through each required setting.
ludus-fastmcp --setupVerify available tools
List all 190+ available tools to confirm the installation is working and connected to your Ludus server.
ludus-fastmcp --list-toolsAdd the server to your MCP client configuration
Open claude_desktop_config.json and add the ludus-fastmcp entry. If your Ludus server is v2, set LUDUS_API_VERSION=v2 in the env block.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ludus-fastmcp": {
"command": "ludus-fastmcp",
"args": [],
"env": {
"LUDUS_API_VERSION": "v2"
}
}
}
}Restart your MCP client and test
Restart Claude Desktop. Ask the assistant to list your current ranges or show available templates to confirm the server is connected to your Ludus instance.
Ludus FastMCP Examples
Client configuration
claude_desktop_config.json entry for Ludus FastMCP. Set LUDUS_API_VERSION to v1 or v2 based on your Ludus server version.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ludus-fastmcp": {
"command": "ludus-fastmcp",
"args": [],
"env": {
"LUDUS_API_VERSION": "v2"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Natural language prompts for managing Ludus cyber range environments using the 190+ available tools.
- "List all my current ranges and show their status"
- "Deploy a Windows Active Directory scenario with two domain controllers"
- "Take a snapshot of range lab-01 before I start the attack simulation"
- "Install the 'goad' Ansible role from Galaxy and apply it to my range"
- "Set up Wazuh SIEM on my current range and configure it to collect Windows event logs"
- "Show me all available range templates and their descriptions"Troubleshooting Ludus FastMCP
ludus-fastmcp command not found after installation
Run 'pipx ensurepath' to add the pipx bin directory to your PATH, then restart your terminal. Verify with 'which ludus-fastmcp'. If you used pip instead of pipx, the command may be in ~/.local/bin — add that to your PATH.
API authentication fails when connecting to Ludus server
Re-run 'ludus-fastmcp --setup' to reconfigure credentials. Verify your Ludus API key by testing it directly with the Ludus CLI or curl. For v2 Pro/SSO users, ensure you are using a JWT token rather than an API key if your setup requires it.
v2-only tools fail when using LUDUS_API_VERSION=v1
Features like Blueprints, group-based access, VM console access, and system diagnostics are only available in Ludus v2. Set LUDUS_API_VERSION=v2 in your env config and confirm your Ludus server is actually running v2 before using these tools.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ludus FastMCP
What is Ludus FastMCP?
Ludus FastMCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables ai-powered management of ludus cyber range environments through natural language commands. provides 157 tools for range lifecycle management, scenario deployment, template creation, ansible role management, and siem integration for security t It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Ludus FastMCP?
Follow the installation instructions on the Ludus FastMCP GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Ludus FastMCP?
Ludus FastMCP works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Ludus FastMCP free to use?
Yes, Ludus FastMCP is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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