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Netforensicmcp MCP Server

@kylecui

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About Netforensicmcp MCP Server

NetForensicMCP V2.1 is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to empower Large Language Models (LLMs) with advanced offline network traffic analysis and threat intelligence capabilities. Built on top of Wireshark's tshark, NetForensicMCP provides comprehensive PCAP analys

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Netforensicmcp MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "NetForensicMCP": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is NetForensicMCP?

NetForensicMCP (formerly WireMCP) is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that empowers LLMs with offline network traffic analysis and threat intelligence capabilities. Built on Wireshark's tshark, it provides PCAP analysis tools for cybersecurity professionals, threat hunters, and network forensics investigators.

How to use NetForensicMCP?

Install Node.js (v16+), Wireshark (tshark in PATH), and clone the repository. Run npm install then node index.js. Configure an MCP client (e.g., Cursor IDE or Claude Desktop) with the path to index.js and the command node.

Key features of NetForensicMCP

  • Smart stream analysis with intelligent chunking for large PCAPs
  • Threat intelligence integration with URLhaus blacklist checking
  • Automated credential extraction across multiple protocols
  • High-frequency IP analysis for proactive threat hunting
  • Paginated stream content extraction and size estimation
  • Legacy live traffic capture for compatibility

Use cases of NetForensicMCP

  • Threat hunting: proactive identification of APT activities and C2 communications
  • Incident response: rapid forensic analysis of network evidence
  • Compliance auditing: credential leak detection and security gap identification
  • IOC extraction: automated indicator of compromise discovery
  • Attack reconstruction: timeline analysis and attack path visualization

Frequently asked questions

1

What are the runtime dependencies?

Requires Node.js v16+, Wireshark/tshark in PATH, and npm for dependency management. Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

2

How does NetForensicMCP handle large PCAP files?

It uses intelligent chunking with pagination support, content size estimation, and automated stream segmentation to prevent token overflow.

3

Where does threat intelligence data come from?

Built-in integration with URLhaus (abuse.ch) for comprehensive malware URL database checking.

4

Does NetForensicMCP support live traffic capture?

Legacy `capture_packets` tool is preserved for compatibility, but the focus is on offline forensic analysis.

5

How is the server configured for different MCP clients?

For Cursor IDE, edit `mcp.json` with the path to index.js. For Claude Desktop, edit the appropriate config file (macOS: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`, Windows: `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`).

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