MCP Sniffer

Created By
shivdeepaka year ago
MCP Sniffer captures network traffic between MCP clients and servers and displays it in a web UI.
Overview

What is MCP Sniffer?

MCP Sniffer is a tool that captures network traffic between MCP clients and servers, displaying the data in a user-friendly web interface.

How to use MCP Sniffer?

To use MCP Sniffer, install it via pipx and run it as a reverse proxy between your MCP client and server. Access the web UI at http://127.0.0.1:8888 to visualize the captured traffic.

Key features of MCP Sniffer?

  • Captures request and response payloads between MCP clients and servers.
  • Provides a web UI for visualizing network traffic similar to Google Chrome DevTools.
  • Configurable listening and upstream host/port settings.

Use cases of MCP Sniffer?

  1. Debugging network issues in MCP applications.
  2. Analyzing communication patterns between clients and servers.
  3. Monitoring real-time data exchange in development environments.

FAQ from MCP Sniffer?

  • Is MCP Sniffer easy to set up?

Yes! Installation is straightforward using pipx, and the web UI is accessible after running the tool.

  • Can MCP Sniffer capture all types of network traffic?

MCP Sniffer is specifically designed for Model Context Protocol traffic, so it may not capture other types of network communications.

  • Is there a graphical interface for viewing the captured data?

Yes! MCP Sniffer includes a web UI for visualizing the captured network traffic.

Project Info
Created At
a year ago
Updated At
a year ago
Author Name
shivdeepak
Star
1
Language
Python
License
GPL-3.0 license

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