What are the main components?

The toolkit includes a Python MCP server (which manages the communication bridge) and a Lua Wireshark extension (which provides real-time packet dissection and logging).

Does it require any runtime dependencies?

The README indicates compatibility with Python and Lua, but does not list specific versions or additional dependencies.

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Wireshark MCP Server

Wireshark Packet Analyzer with MCP Integration This project integrates the MCP (Message Communication Protocol) server with Wireshark to analyze and

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What is the Wireshark MCP Server?

Wireshark Packet Analyzer with MCP Integration This project integrates the MCP (Message Communication Protocol) server with Wireshark to analyze and interact with

What the server does

Wireshark MCP Demo Video

A powerful integration between Wireshark and MCP (Machine Control Protocol) that enables natural language interaction with network analysis through Claude Desktop.

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Example prompts to try

“Use Wireshark to Real.”

Frequently asked questions

It allows users to interact with Wireshark packet analysis using natural language through Claude Desktop, bridging the MCP protocol between the two tools.