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Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for read-only interaction with NetBox data in LLMs

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Overview

NetBox MCP Server is a read-only Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for interacting with NetBox data through LLMs (Large Language Models).

To use the NetBox MCP Server, create a read-only API token in NetBox, install the necessary dependencies, run the server with your NetBox URL and token, and configure your LLM client to use the MCP server.

  • Read-only access to NetBox data via LLMs - Tools for retrieving and searching NetBox objects - Simple setup and configuration for integration with LLM clients
  1. Retrieving device information from NetBox for network management.
  2. Performing global searches for specific NetBox objects.
  3. Accessing detailed information about NetBox objects by their ID.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect NetBox MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "netbox-mcp-server-netboxlabs": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-netbox-mcp-server-netboxlabs"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "netbox-mcp-server-netboxlabs": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-netbox-mcp-server-netboxlabs"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "netbox-mcp-server-netboxlabs": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-netbox-mcp-server-netboxlabs"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "netbox-mcp-server-netboxlabs": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-netbox-mcp-server-netboxlabs"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "netbox-mcp-server-netboxlabs": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-netbox-mcp-server-netboxlabs"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "netbox-mcp-server-netboxlabs": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-netbox-mcp-server-netboxlabs"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the purpose of the NetBox MCP Server?

It allows users to interact with NetBox data in a read-only manner using LLMs that support the Model Context Protocol.

Is the NetBox MCP Server free to use?

Yes! The server is open-source and available under the Apache 2.0 license.

What types of objects can I access with the NetBox MCP Server?

Currently, it supports core NetBox objects only, and does not work with object types from plugins.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":1923,"uuid":"065cd8ee-2199-4e92-8f84-d5651037d0fe","name":"netbox-mcp-server","title":"NetBox MCP Server","description":"Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for read-only interaction with NetBox data in LLMs","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/116572680?v=4","created_at":"2025-03-05T06:07:41.405Z","updated_at":"2025-03-12T10:21:40.402Z","status":"created","author_name":"netboxlabs","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/116572680?v=4","tags":"mcp,netbox,mcp-server","category":"research-and-data","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/netboxlabs/netbox-mcp-server","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":null,"type":null,"metadata":"{\"star\":\"34\",\"license\":\"Apache-2.0 license\",\"language\":\"Python\",\"is_official\":false,\"latest_commit_time\":\"2025-05-05 14:23:50\"}","user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]

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