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Wireshark Packet Analyzer with MCP Integration This project integrates the MCP (Message Communication Protocol) server with Wireshark to analyze and interact with network packets. The tool enables packet capture, analysis, and management using MCP while leveraging Wireshark's Lua scripting capabilities.

20 stars PythonCommunication Updated Jul 16, 2025

Documentation

Wireshark-MCP Integration Toolkit

Wireshark MCP Demo Video

You can view the demo video for Wireshark MCP here:

Wireshark MCP Demo Video

Overview

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

Wireshark Integration
MCP Protocol
Python Lua

Components

Python MCP Server

  • Manages communication bridge between Wireshark and Claude
  • Provides CLI interface for packet analysis
  • Implements smart buffering and file management
  • Network interface discovery system

Lua Wireshark Extension

  • Real-time packet dissection and analysis
  • Custom protocol field definitions
  • Automated interface listing
  • Buffered packet logging system

Bugs and Feature Requests

Please raise an issue if you encounter a bug or have a feature request.

Contributing

If you want to contribute to a project and make it better, your help is very welcome.

Frequently asked questions

What is wiresharkmcp?

wiresharkmcp is Wireshark Packet Analyzer with MCP Integration This project integrates the MCP (Message Communication Protocol) server with Wireshark to analyze and interact with network packets. The tool enables packet capture, analysis, and management using MCP while leveraging Wireshark's Lua scripting capabilities.

How do I install wiresharkmcp?

Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.

Is wiresharkmcp open source?

Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/shubham-s-pandey/wiresharkmcp and has 20 stars.

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