simonpainter/netbox-mcp

Overview

A Python-based server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to expose NetBox IPAM and DCIM data to AI agents. It allows AI tools to query and interact with NetBox infrastructure records through a standardized interface.

Best for

Best for
Network engineers and DevOps teams who want to use AI assistants to query or manage NetBox infrastructure data.

Use cases

• Query device, cable, and IP address details from NetBox via an AI assistant
• Automate IP address reservation or inventory lookups within agent workflows
• Integrate NetBox's infrastructure data into custom AI-driven network management tools

How to use

Install

python3 app.py

Tools exposed

• search_sites
• get_site_details
• search_site_groups
• get_site_group_details

Notes

A Python-based server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to expose NetBox IPAM and DCIM data to AI agents. It allows AI tools to query and interact with NetBox infrastructure records through a standardized interface.

6 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-02-01.

Use cases

• Query device, cable, and IP address details from NetBox via an AI assistant
• Automate IP address reservation or inventory lookups within agent workflows
• Integrate NetBox’s infrastructure data into custom AI-driven network management tools

Pros

• Provides a direct, standardized MCP endpoint for AI agents to access NetBox
• Lightweight and easy to run alongside existing NetBox instances
• Written in Python, making it simple to extend or modify for custom needs

Cons

• Very early stage with only 6 GitHub stars and limited community support
• Requires a running NetBox instance and proper API credentials to operate
• May lack advanced features or error handling expected in production deployments

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