Network Lab

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MCP server for executing show commands and managing Cisco IOS-XE network devices via async SSH using Scrapli.

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MCP server for executing show commands and managing Cisco IOS-XE network devices via async SSH using Scrapli.

README

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with network devices. This lab demonstrates how to build an MCP server that connects to Cisco IOS-XE devices using Scrapli.

Video Series

This lab accompanies the video series available at: https://youtu.be/DlSJgTCUCDk

Features

Execute show commands on network devices
List available devices in the lab inventory
Async SSH connections using Scrapli

Setup

Clone the repository
Install dependencies using uv:
```
uv sync
```

Create a .env file with your device credentials:

LAB_USERNAME=your_username
LAB_PASSWORD=your_password

Update the device inventory in server.py with your device IPs

Usage

Run the MCP server:

uv run server.py

Project Structure

server.py - Main MCP server with network tools
network-mcp/ - Package directory
pyproject.toml - Project configuration

Requirements

Python 3.13+
Network devices accessible via SSH

from github.com/E-Conners-Lab/First_MCP_Server

Installing Network Lab

This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.

▸ github.com/E-Conners-Lab/First_MCP_Server

FAQ

Is Network Lab MCP free?

Yes, Network Lab MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.

Does Network Lab need an API key?

No, Network Lab runs without API keys or environment variables.

Is Network Lab hosted or self-hosted?

A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.

How do I install Network Lab in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?

Open Network Lab on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.

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