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Network Sketcher

IT and network operations teams that document and design networks and want an assistant to draft the diagrams.

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  • Apache-2.0licence
  • 6 days agolast update
claude mcp add network-sketcher -- python /path/to/network-sketcher/network-sketcher_local_mcp/ns_mcp_server.py
README.md

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What it does

A local-first tool for network design and diagramming. Its local MCP server lets clients such as Cursor and Claude Code build Cisco-style network master files, then export L1, L2 and L3 topology diagrams, an HTML viewer and device tables. Master files stay on your machine.

Use cases

  1. 01Draft a multi-site WAN design from a conversation
  2. 02Export L1, L2 and L3 diagrams from one master file
  3. 03Create a context file so another model can review the design

Questions about
Network Sketcher.

What is Network Sketcher used for?

IT and network operations teams that document and design networks and want an assistant to draft the diagrams. A local-first tool for network design and diagramming. Its local MCP server lets clients such as Cursor and Claude Code build Cisco-style network master files, then export L1, L2 and L3 topology diagrams, an HTML viewer and device tables. Master files stay on your machine.

How do I install Network Sketcher?

Run this in your terminal: claude mcp add network-sketcher -- python /path/to/network-sketcher/network-sketcher_local_mcp/ns_mcp_server.py

Is Network Sketcher open source?

Yes. The code is on GitHub (cisco-open/network-sketcher) under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Is Network Sketcher safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.