zyxel-mcp-server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZYXEL_DEBUG | No | Enable debug logging (true/false) | |
| ZYXEL_TIMEOUT | No | Command timeout in milliseconds | 30000 |
| ZYXEL_DEFAULT_HOST | No | Default switch IP address | |
| ZYXEL_DEFAULT_PASSWORD | No | Default password | |
| ZYXEL_DEFAULT_USERNAME | No | Default username |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {} |
| prompts | {} |
| resources | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| zyxel_connectA | Connect to a Zyxel switch using Telnet or SSH |
| zyxel_disconnectA | Disconnect from the Zyxel switch |
| zyxel_connection_statusA | Get the current connection status |
| zyxel_show_versionA | Display system version information |
| zyxel_show_system_infoB | Display comprehensive system information |
| zyxel_show_running_configA | Display the current running configuration |
| zyxel_show_startup_configB | Display the startup configuration |
| zyxel_save_configA | Save running configuration to startup configuration |
| zyxel_show_interfacesA | Display interface status and configuration |
| zyxel_configure_interfaceC | Configure interface settings |
| zyxel_show_vlanC | Display VLAN information |
| zyxel_create_vlanB | Create a new VLAN |
| zyxel_configure_switchportC | Configure switchport settings for an interface |
| zyxel_show_mac_tableC | Display MAC address table |
| zyxel_clear_mac_tableB | Clear MAC address table entries |
| zyxel_show_spanning_treeB | Display Spanning Tree Protocol information |
| zyxel_show_arp_tableA | Display ARP table |
| zyxel_pingB | Ping a remote host from the switch |
| zyxel_execute_cliC | Execute a raw CLI command on the Zyxel switch |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| zyxel_initial_setup | Guide for initial switch setup and configuration |
| zyxel_vlan_setup | Step-by-step VLAN configuration guide |
| zyxel_port_configuration | Guide for configuring switch ports |
| zyxel_troubleshooting | Network troubleshooting guide using Zyxel tools |
| zyxel_security_hardening | Security configuration best practices |
| zyxel_backup_restore | Configuration backup and restore procedures |
| zyxel_monitoring_setup | Set up monitoring and logging for the switch |
| zyxel_performance_optimization | Performance tuning and optimization guide |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Switch Version Information | System version, model, and hardware information |
| Running Configuration | Current running configuration of the switch |
| Startup Configuration | Saved startup configuration of the switch |
| Interface Status | Status and configuration of all switch interfaces |
| VLAN Information | VLAN configuration and membership information |
| MAC Address Table | Dynamic and static MAC address table entries |
| ARP Table | ARP table entries showing IP to MAC address mappings |
| Spanning Tree Information | Spanning Tree Protocol status and configuration |
| System Log | Recent system log entries and events |
| Port Statistics | Traffic statistics for all switch ports |
| Connection Status | Current MCP connection status to the switch |
| CLI Reference | Quick reference for common Zyxel CLI commands |
TDQS
Scored across 19 tools
Each tool targets a distinct aspect of switch management: session control, system info, config, interfaces, VLANs, MAC, STP, ARP, ping, and raw CLI. There is no ambiguity between tools like show_running_config vs show_startup_config or configure_interface vs configure_switchport as they have clear different purposes.
All tools follow a consistent 'zyxel_verb_noun' snake_case pattern (e.g., zyxel_show_version, zyxel_create_vlan). The verb list (show, create, configure, clear, ping) is uniform and descriptive.
19 tools is slightly high but appropriate for a comprehensive network switch management server covering session, system, config, interfaces, VLANs, MAC, STP, ARP, ping, and CLI execution. The set feels well-scoped without bloat.
Covers many core operations (show, create, configure, save, clear, ping) but lacks some lifecycle actions like deleting a VLAN or modifying existing VLAN settings. The presence of a raw CLI tool partially mitigates gaps, but the tool surface itself is incomplete for full management.