How do I install the pox mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `POX_SERVER_URL` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Pox MCP Server

This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and

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What is the Pox MCP Server?

This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the

What you get

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. Perfect for educational environments, network prototyping, and SDN research.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
get_switches	List all connected OpenFlow datapaths
Returns	Insight addition confirmation
get_switch_desc	Get detailed datapath information
Input:	insight (string): Network observation or analysis
get_flow_stats	Retrieve POX flow statistics
match	object, optional): POX match structure
table_id	string, optional): OpenFlow table ID
out_port	string, optional): Output port filter
set_table	Configure POX flow tables
append_insight	Add network insights to POX configuration memo

How to install the Pox MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pox": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "parent_of_servers_repo/servers/src/mcp_server_pox",
        "run",
        "server.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "POX_SERVER_URL": "http://localhost:8000"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
POX_SERVER_URL	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Pox to get switches.”
“Use Pox to Returns.”
“Use Pox to get switch desc.”

Frequently asked questions

This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.