bx33661/Wireshark-MCP
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Wireshark-MCP，Give your AI assistant a packet analyzer. Drop a .pcap file, ask questions in plain English — get answers backed by real tshark data.
MCP
bx33661/Wireshark-MCP
Added 1 June 2026
Overview
Wireshark-MCP is a Python-based MCP server that lets AI assistants analyze network packet captures. It accepts .pcap files and answers plain-English questions by running tshark queries against the data.
Best for
Best for
Developers and security analysts who want to query packet captures through an AI assistant
Use cases
- Ask an AI to explain suspicious traffic patterns in a .pcap file
- Automate network forensics by feeding captures to an assistant
- Query packet details without manually writing tshark commands
Notes
Wireshark-MCP is a Python-based MCP server that lets AI assistants analyze network packet captures. It accepts .pcap files and answers plain-English questions by running tshark queries against the data.
131 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-05-22. Licensed MIT.
Use cases
- Ask an AI to explain suspicious traffic patterns in a .pcap file
- Automate network forensics by feeding captures to an assistant
- Query packet details without manually writing tshark commands
Pros
- Bridges natural language questions with real tshark analysis
- Lightweight Python server easy to integrate into MCP workflows
- Open source with 131 stars and active community interest
Cons
- Requires tshark installed separately on the host system
- Limited to .pcap file input; no live capture support
- Dependent on the AI assistant’s ability to interpret network data
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Pros
- Bridges natural language questions with real tshark analysis
- Lightweight Python server easy to integrate into MCP workflows
- Open source with 131 stars and active community interest
Cons
- Requires tshark installed separately on the host system
- Limited to .pcap file input; no live capture support
- Dependent on the AI assistant's ability to interpret network data
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