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MCP Ping Server

@sadeghtkd

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sadeghtkd

About MCP Ping Server

This mcp server allows Claude to perform network connectivity tests and ping operations.

#mcp#ping#network-testing

MCP Ping Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ping-mcp-server": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "main.py",
        "[--host",
        "HOST]",
        "[--port",
        "PORT]"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Ping Server tools

4

Ping a specified host

`host`: Hostname or IP address to ping

Check internet connectivity

`host`: Target host (default: 8.8.8.8)

Overview

What is MCP Ping Server?

MCP Ping Server is an implementation that provides ping functionality to Claude Desktop through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows Claude to perform network connectivity tests and ping operations, such as checking if a host is reachable or verifying internet connectivity.

How to use MCP Ping Server?

Install dependencies with pip install . after cloning the repository. Start the server by running python main.py with optional --host and --port arguments (defaults: 0.0.0.0, port 8080). Then configure Claude Desktop by adding the provided JSON snippet to its claude_desktop_config.json, pointing to the server’s SSE endpoint.

Key features of MCP Ping Server

  • Provides ping_host and check_connectivity tools
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, MacOS)
  • Asynchronous operation using FastMCP and Starlette
  • Real‑time communication via Server‑Sent Events (SSE)
  • Customizable packet count (1–20, default 4)
  • Default internet connectivity check against Google DNS (8.8.8.8)

Use cases of MCP Ping Server

  • Testing network connectivity directly from within Claude Desktop
  • Checking if a specific host or IP address is reachable
  • Quick internet availability verification
  • AI‑assisted network troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions

1

What are the default host and port?

The server binds to 0.0.0.0 and listens on port 8080 by default.

2

How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this server?

Add the `"ping"` entry under `"mcpServers"` in `claude_desktop_config.json` with the command `npx mcp-remote http://localhost:8080/sse`.

3

Is it safe to expose the server to a public network?

The server is designed for local use with Claude Desktop. Be cautious when exposing it to public networks.

4

What dependencies are required?

Python 3.12 or later, plus the packages `httpx`, `mcp[cli]`, `uvicorn`, and `starlette` (installed automatically via pip).

5

What parameters does the `ping_host` tool accept?

It accepts a `host` (hostname or IP address) and an optional `count` (number of ping packets, between 1 and 20, default 4).

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