// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

SHARKMCP TOOLS

30 tools from the SharkMCP MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 30 SHARKMCP TOOLS

READ 26 tools

Read conversations conversations Read download_object download_object Read endpoints endpoints Read expert_info expert_info Read extract_fields Extract arbitrary fields per packet, e.g. Read follow_stream Reassemble a stream. `display_filter` selects it (e.g. `tcp.stream eq 3`). Read get_preference Read one or all sharkd dissector preferences. Read io_stats io_stats Read iograph iograph Read list_packets list_packets Read list_pcaps List every loaded PCAP with its current sharkd status. Read load_pcap Load a PCAP/PCAPNG file into a fresh sharkd session. Read multicast_streams UDP multicast stream statistics. Read packet_detail Full protocol tree for one frame. Read pcap_summary Combined `status` + `analyse`: filename, size, frame count, duration, Read protocol_hierarchy Protocol hierarchy stats — nested tree of frame/byte counts per protocol. Read protocol_stats protocol_stats Read response_time_delay response_time_delay Read rtp_streams rtp_streams Read sequence_diagram sequence_diagram Read server_info List all types available in this sharkd session: tap identifiers, Read service_response_time Service response time statistics — min/max/avg latency per request type. Read unload_pcap Terminate the sharkd session for `alias` and free its memory. Read validate validate Read voip_calls VoIP call list with state, duration, and participant addresses. Read export_objects export_objects

WRITE 4 tools

Write complete complete Write set_frame_comment Set a comment on a frame for the duration of this session (non-persistent). Write set_preference set_preference Write tap tap

// FAQ

How many tools does the SharkMCP MCP server have? +

The SharkMCP MCP server exposes 30 tools across 2 categories: Read, Write.

How do I enforce policies on SharkMCP tools? +

Route the SharkMCP 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 SharkMCP tools fall into? +

SharkMCP tools are categorised as Read (26), Write (4). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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