pox-mcp-server
POX-based MCP server for SDN control and management. pox-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by davidlin2k. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 5 tools, including get_switches, get_switch_desc, get_flow_stats, set_table and append_insight, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/Server, Network/SDN and Development/Python.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol server implementation for the POX SDN controller, providing network control and management capabilities through OpenFlow device management and Python-based network programming.
How to use this MCP
The server can be launched using the provided uv configuration, exposing resources for network configuration and topology, along with specialized prompts for POX controller management, L2 hub, and learning switch implementations.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP is ideal for educational environments, network prototyping, and SDN research, offering tools for datapath management, flow statistics, and network analysis through POX's modular architecture.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the pox-mcp-server MCP server?
pox-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol server from davidlin2k. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect pox-mcp-server to my AI client?
Add pox-mcp-server to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does pox-mcp-server provide?
pox-mcp-server provides 5 tools: get_switches, get_switch_desc, get_flow_stats, set_table and append_insight.
Is pox-mcp-server free to use?
pox-mcp-server is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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