POX MCP Server

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Basic information

About POX MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the POX SDN controller

POX MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pox": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "parent_of_servers_repo/servers/src/mcp_server_pox",
        "run",
        "server.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

POX MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is POX MCP Server?

POX MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with the POX SDN controller, enabling Python-based network programming, OpenFlow device management, and automated network analysis. It is designed for educational environments, network prototyping, and SDN research.

How to use POX MCP Server?

Configure it in Claude Desktop by adding the server to mcpServers using uv with the appropriate directory path and a POX_SERVER_URL environment variable pointing to the POX controller. The server exposes resources, prompts, and tools for network control and analysis.

Key features of POX MCP Server

Dynamic resources: network configuration memo and real-time topology
Three specialized prompts for controller management and switch learning
Tools for datapath and flow management
Insight analysis tool to add observations to configuration
Integrates with POX’s modular, event-driven architecture

Use cases of POX MCP Server

Managing POX controller components and configuring network policies
Demonstrating L2 hub and learning switch behavior in an SDN lab
Retrieving flow statistics and updating flow tables on OpenFlow switches
Collecting and recording network insights for automated analysis
Prototyping SDN applications in educational or research settings

Frequently asked questions

What is the POX MCP Server used for?

It provides network control and management capabilities through the POX SDN controller, allowing Python-based network programming, OpenFlow device management, and automated network analysis.

How do I configure the POX MCP Server for Claude Desktop?

Use a `uv` command with the server directory and set the `POX_SERVER_URL` environment variable, e.g., `"POX_SERVER_URL": "http://localhost:8000"`.

What tools does the POX MCP Server provide?

Five core tools: `get_switches`, `get_switch_desc`, `get_flow_stats`, `set_table`, and `append_insight`. They cover datapath listing, descriptor retrieval, flow statistics, table configuration, and insight addition.

What resources are available?

Two dynamic resources: `pox://network-config` (controller configuration, topology, flow rules, insights) and `pox://topology` (real‑time network view with switches, hosts, links, and ports).

What license does the POX MCP Server use?

It is licensed under the MIT License, allowing free use, modification, and distribution.

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