tshark-mcp

io.github.Kx96xx/tshark-mcp

Read-only packet capture analysis with tshark: Diameter, GTP, SIP, RTP, SIGTRAN, DNS, TCP and TLS.

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Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tshark-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "tshark-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TSHARK_MCP_ALLOW_DIRS": "<your TSHARK_MCP_ALLOW_DIRS>",
        "TSHARK_MCP_REDACT": "off"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • TSHARK_MCP_ALLOW_DIRSrequiredDirectories the server may read captures from, colon-separated. Required: the server refuses to start without one.
  • TSHARK_MCP_REDACTPseudonymise identifiers in every result: ids (IMSI, MSISDN, IMEI, SIP users, UE IPs) or ids+ips (every IP too).

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
Developer Tools
Version
0.2.0
Registry
active
Published
11/5/2026

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