概览
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.
