PCAP
Enables Wireshark-like PCAP analysis through tshark, providing tools for filtering packets, extracting protocol fields, drilling down into frames, session tracking, and timeline analysis for troubleshooting 5G, IMS/SIP, and network protocol issues.
What is PCAP?
PCAP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enables wireshark-like pcap analysis through tshark, providing tools for filtering packets, extracting protocol fields, drilling down into frames, session tracking, and timeline analysis for troublesh...
Enables Wireshark-like PCAP analysis through tshark, providing tools for filtering packets, extracting protocol fields, drilling down into frames, session tracking, and timeline analysis for troubleshooting 5G, IMS/SIP, and network protocol issues.
This server falls under the Monitoring & Observability and Security categories on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Enables Wireshark-like PCAP analysis through tshark, providi
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx pcap-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about PCAP
What is PCAP?
PCAP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables wireshark-like pcap analysis through tshark, providing tools for filtering packets, extracting protocol fields, drilling down into frames, session tracking, and timeline analysis for troubleshooting 5g, ims/sip, and network protocol issues. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install PCAP?
Follow the installation instructions on the PCAP GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with PCAP?
PCAP works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is PCAP free to use?
Yes, PCAP is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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