Wireshark MCP

Name: Wireshark MCP
Author: bx33661

Caution

Wireshark network packet analysis MCP Server with capture, protocol stats, field extraction, and security analysis capabilities.

by bx33661 16 MIT Python Intermediate stdio

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Install

Claude Code

claude mcp add wireshark-mcp -- uvx wireshark-mcp

Cursor

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wireshark-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "wireshark-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code

{
  "mcp": {
    "servers": {
      "wireshark-mcp": {
        "command": "uvx",
        "args": [
          "wireshark-mcp"
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wireshark-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "wireshark-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wireshark-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "wireshark-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Safety Report

71% Caution

Scanned yesterday

5 passed 1 warnings 1 failed

Security

Authentication

details

No authentication mechanism detected in source code

Fail

CORS Policy

details

Uses SSE/HTTP transport but no CORS configuration found

Warning

Rate Limiting

details

No rate limiting mechanism detected

Info

Known CVEs

details

No known CVEs in dependencies

Pass

Code Quality

Dependency Audit

details

No known vulnerable dependencies detected

Pass

Dangerous Patterns

details

No dangerous code patterns detected

Pass

License

details

License: MIT

Pass

Community

Maintenance Status

details

Last commit 2 days ago

Pass

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Compatibility

Claude CodeFull support

Tested

CursorFull support

Tested

VS CodeFull support via Copilot

Tested

WindsurfFull support

Tested

Claude DesktopFull support

Tested

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wireshark MCP?

Wireshark network packet analysis MCP Server with capture, protocol stats, field extraction, and security analysis capabilities.

Is Wireshark MCP safe to use?

Wireshark MCP is rated Caution. Some security checks raised warnings. Review the safety report on this page for details before use.

What are alternatives to Wireshark MCP?

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