// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

ASUS MERLIN ROUTER MCP SERVER TOOLS

47 tools from the ASUS Merlin Router MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 47 ASUS MERLIN ROUTER MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 24 tools

Read download_file Download a file from the router via SCP Read get_aiprotection_status Get AiProtection (Trend Micro) security status including malicious sites blocking, two-way IPS, and infecte... Read get_all_network_devices Get comprehensive list of all network devices (DHCP + static + ARP) with detailed info Read get_connected_devices List all devices connected to the router (via DHCP) Read get_firewall_status Get comprehensive firewall status and configuration including main firewall, DoS protection, logging, WAN p... Read get_keyword_filter_status Get keyword filter status including enabled state, number of rules, and schedule Read get_network_service_filter_status Get network service filter status including deny list and allow list configuration, rules, and schedule Read get_nvram_variable Get the value of a specific NVRAM variable Read get_router_info Get router system information (uptime, memory, CPU, firmware version) Read get_system_log Get system log entries from the router with optional filtering Read get_url_filter_status Get global URL filter status including enabled state, filter mode (blacklist/whitelist), number of rules, a... Read get_vpn_server_status Get detailed VPN server status including connected clients Read get_vpn_server_users Get list of users authorized to connect to VPN servers Read get_vpn_status Get status of VPN clients and servers Read get_wifi_status Get WiFi status for all radios (2.4GHz, 5GHz, etc.) Read list_blocked_devices Show devices with internet access restrictions Read list_dhcp_reservations Show all current DHCP reservations Read list_keyword_filters List all configured keyword filter rules Read list_mac_filters Show current MAC filters with friendly formatting Read list_network_service_filter_rules List network service filter rules for deny or allow list Read list_processes List running processes on the router Read list_url_filters List all configured URL filter rules with status and mode Read list_vpn_policies List all VPN Director routing rules (Asuswrt-Merlin firmware only). Shows which devices are configured to r... Read read_file Read contents of a file on the router

WRITE 12 tools

Write add_dhcp_reservation Reserve IP address for specific MAC address (static DHCP lease) Write add_keyword_filter Add keyword to filter list (blocks URLs containing the keyword) Write add_mac_filter Add device to MAC filter (whitelist or blacklist) for WiFi access control Write add_network_service_filter_rule Add network service filter rule to block/allow specific services by IP and port. Deny list blocks services ... Write add_url_filter Add URL pattern to global filter list (blacklist or whitelist depending on mode) Write add_vpn_routing_policy Route specific device through VPN client using VPN Director (Asuswrt-Merlin firmware only). Adds device to ... Write set_firewall_config Configure firewall settings including enable/disable main firewall, DoS protection, logging mode, WAN ping ... Write set_network_service_filter_mode Enable or disable network service filter deny/allow list Write set_network_service_filter_schedule Configure network service filter schedule (active days and time ranges). Format: days as 7-digit string (Su... Write set_system_log_config Configure system log settings (log levels, remote syslog server) Write set_url_filter_mode Set URL filter mode to blacklist (block listed URLs) or whitelist (allow only listed URLs) Write upload_file Upload a file to the router via SCP with MD5 verification. Use this for creating or editing router files. W...

DESTRUCTIVE 6 tools

Destructive remove_dhcp_reservation Remove DHCP reservation by MAC or IP address Destructive remove_keyword_filter Remove keyword from filter list Destructive remove_mac_filter Remove device from MAC filter Destructive remove_network_service_filter_rule Remove network service filter rule by matching all criteria exactly Destructive remove_url_filter Remove URL pattern from global filter list Destructive remove_vpn_routing_policy Remove device from VPN Director routing (Asuswrt-Merlin firmware only). Device will return to normal routin...

EXECUTE 5 tools

Execute execute_command Execute a custom command on the router via SSH. WARNING: NEVER use this for file operations (reading, writi... Execute restart_service Restart a specific router service (e.g., wireless, vpnclient1, httpd) Execute block_device_internet Block or unblock device from internet access (parental controls) Execute reboot_router Reboot the router. WARNING: This will disconnect all clients. Execute set_nvram_variable Set a NVRAM variable value. WARNING: Incorrect values can break router configuration.

// FAQ

How many tools does the ASUS Merlin Router MCP Server MCP server have? +

The ASUS Merlin Router MCP Server MCP server exposes 47 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

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What risk categories do ASUS Merlin Router MCP Server tools fall into? +

ASUS Merlin Router MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (24), Write (12), Destructive (6), Execute (5). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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