Catalyst Center MCP

Name: Catalyst Center MCP
Author: richbibby

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About Catalyst Center MCP

A Python-based MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center) that provides tools for device management and monitoring.

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "catalyst-center-mcp": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "venv",
        "venv"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

Authenticates with Cisco Catalyst Center and returns a token

Fetches a list of sites from Cisco Catalyst Center

Fetches a list of devices from Cisco Catalyst Center

Fetches interface information for a specific device

Overview

What is Catalyst Center MCP?

Catalyst Center MCP is a Python-based Model Context Protocol server that provides tools for device management and monitoring by integrating with Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNA Center). It is intended for network administrators and engineers who want to interact with their Catalyst Center environment through AI assistants like Claude Desktop.

How to use Catalyst Center MCP?

Clone the repository, create a Python virtual environment, and install dependencies. Copy .env.example to .env and set CCC_HOST, CCC_USER, and CCC_PWD. For Claude Desktop, add the server configuration to claude_desktop_config.json specifying the fastmcp command and the path to the server script, then restart Claude Desktop. You can then ask Claude questions such as "Show me all devices in my network" or "What interfaces are down on device Y?"

Key features of Catalyst Center MCP

Authentication with Cisco Catalyst Center
Site, device, and interface discovery
Simple MCP server implementation
Extensible tool structure
Environment-based credential configuration

Use cases of Catalyst Center MCP

Querying device inventory and status from Catalyst Center
Retrieving interface details for specific devices
Fetching site hierarchy and associated devices
Combining device, site, and interface data for network overviews

FAQ from Catalyst Center MCP

How do I install Catalyst Center MCP?

Clone the repository, create a Python virtual environment, activate it, and run pip install -r requirements.txt to install dependencies.

How do I configure credentials for Catalyst Center MCP?

Copy .env.example to .env and set the CCC_HOST, CCC_USER, and CCC_PWD environment variables with your Catalyst Center host, username, and password.

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