How do I install the network monitor mcp server?

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Network Monitor MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for real-time network packet monitoring and security analysis. This tool enables Claude to inspect network

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What is the Network Monitor MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for real-time network packet monitoring and security analysis. This tool enables Claude to inspect network traffic and

What it actually does

Real-time packet capture from WiFi interfaces
Protocol analysis (TCP, UDP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS)
Security threat detection:
Port scanning detection
Malicious DNS queries
Data exfiltration patterns

Configuration

Go 1.21 or higher - libpcap development files - Root/sudo access for packet capture

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Network Monitor MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "network-monitor": {
      "command": "/path/to/network-monitor-mcp"
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Go 1.21 or higher - libpcap development files - Root/sudo access for packet capture

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for real-time network packet monitoring and security analysis. This tool enables Claude to inspect network traffic and Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.