// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

GNS3 NETWORK SIMULATOR MCP SERVER TOOLS

42 tools from the GNS3 Network Simulator MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 42 GNS3 NETWORK SIMULATOR MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 14 tools

Read gns3_get_idle_pc_values Get idle-pc values for Dynamips routers to reduce CPU usage. Read gns3_get_node Get detailed information about a specific node. Read gns3_get_node_config Get device configuration via console. Read gns3_get_project Get detailed information about a specific project. Read gns3_get_server_info Get GNS3 server version and information. Read gns3_get_topology Get complete network topology for a project. Read gns3_list_appliances List all available appliances. Read gns3_list_computes List all available compute servers (local, VMs, remote). Read gns3_list_links List all links (connections) in a project. Read gns3_list_nodes List all nodes (devices) in a project. Read gns3_list_projects List all projects on the GNS3 server with detailed status. Read gns3_list_snapshots List all snapshots for a project. Read gns3_list_templates List all available device templates. Read gns3_validate_topology Validate network topology for common issues.

WRITE 13 tools

Write gns3_add_link Create a link between two nodes. Write gns3_add_node gns3_add_node Write gns3_add_shape Add a shape (rectangle or ellipse) to the topology. Write gns3_add_text_annotation Add text annotation to the topology. Write gns3_apply_config_template gns3_apply_config_template Write gns3_bulk_configure_nodes Configure multiple nodes in one operation. Write gns3_create_project Create a new GNS3 project. Write gns3_create_snapshot Create a snapshot (backup) of a project. Write gns3_duplicate_node Duplicate a node with the same configuration. Write gns3_duplicate_project Duplicate an existing project with a new name. Write gns3_open_project Open an existing GNS3 project for editing. Write gns3_update_node Update node settings and properties. Write gns3_update_project Update project settings.

DESTRUCTIVE 5 tools

Destructive gns3_delete_link Delete a link between nodes. Destructive gns3_delete_node Delete a node from the project. Destructive gns3_delete_project Permanently delete a project and all its files. Destructive gns3_delete_snapshot Delete a snapshot permanently. Destructive gns3_restore_snapshot Restore a project from a snapshot.

EXECUTE 10 tools

Execute gns3_reload_node Reload a node (restart without stopping). Execute gns3_start_all_nodes Start all nodes in a project. Execute gns3_start_capture Start packet capture on a link. Execute gns3_start_node Start a specific node. Execute gns3_stop_all_nodes Stop all nodes in a project. Execute gns3_stop_capture Stop packet capture on a link. Execute gns3_stop_node Stop a specific node. Execute gns3_close_project Close an open project. All nodes will be stopped. Execute gns3_send_console_commands gns3_send_console_commands Execute gns3_suspend_node Suspend a node (pause execution, save state).

// FAQ

How many tools does the GNS3 Network Simulator MCP Server MCP server have? +

The GNS3 Network Simulator MCP Server MCP server exposes 42 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on GNS3 Network Simulator MCP Server tools? +

Route the GNS3 Network Simulator MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do GNS3 Network Simulator MCP Server tools fall into? +

GNS3 Network Simulator MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (14), Write (13), Destructive (5), Execute (10). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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