// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

NORNIR MCP SERVER TOOLS

26 tools from the Nornir MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 26 NORNIR MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 24 tools

Read get_arp_table Get the device's ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) table. Read get_bgp_config Retrieve BGP configuration from the device. Read get_bgp_neighbors Get a summary of BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) neighbors. Read get_bgp_neighbors_detail Obtain a detailed view of all BGP neighbors. Read get_config Use NAPALM to retrieve device configurations (running, startup, or candidate). Read get_facts Retrieve high-level facts and information about the device (e.g., vendor, model, serial number, OS version). Read get_interfaces Get a list of all network interfaces on the device. Read get_interfaces_counters Retrieve detailed RX/TX counters for all interfaces. Read get_interfaces_ip Get IP address information for all interfaces. Read get_ipv6_neighbors_table Retrieve the IPv6 Neighbor Discovery (NDP) table. Read get_lldp_neighbors Get a summary of LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) neighbors. Read get_lldp_neighbors_detail Obtain a detailed view of all LLDP neighbors. Read get_mac_address_table Get the device's MAC address table (forwarding database). Read get_network_instances Retrieve a list of network instances (e.g., VRFs). Read get_ntp_peers Get the status of NTP (Network Time Protocol) peers. Read get_ntp_servers Retrieve the list of configured NTP servers. Read get_ntp_stats Get NTP synchronization statistics. Read get_optics Retrieve diagnostics for optical modules (e.g., SFP, QSFP). Read get_probes_config Get configuration for any monitoring probes or tests running on the device. Read get_snmp_information Retrieve basic SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) configuration. Read get_users Get locally configured users on the device. Read get_vlans Retrieve the VLAN database from the device. Read is_alive Check health and reachability of the device management interface. Read list_all_hosts Return a minimal discovery list containing only the inventory device_name.

EXECUTE 2 tools

Execute traceroute Execute the traceroute command from the device to the specified destination. Execute send_command Send a validated read-only command or list of commands to the device.

// FAQ

How many tools does the Nornir MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Nornir MCP Server MCP server exposes 26 tools across 2 categories: Read, Execute.

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What risk categories do Nornir MCP Server tools fall into? +

Nornir MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (24), Execute (2). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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