mcpcap (PCAP analysis)
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 100/100 · Last tested 2026-10-22 · Version tested 0.10.0 · Package mcpcap · Repo mcpcap/mcpcap
Summary: mcpcap (PCAP analysis) completed an MCP handshake without credentials and exposed 9 tools.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | uv pip install mcpcap (Python venv, Linux) succeeded in 0s. |
| handshake | pass | 30 | MCP initialize + tools/list over stdio succeeded with no credentials; 9 tools listed in 8.6s. |
| maintenance | pass | 25 | Repo pushed 15 days before test; 51 GitHub stars. |
| docs | pass | 15 | README over 3,000 chars; install instructions present; mcpServers config example present. Automated check of the package's own README (PyPI long_description (package README)). |
| license | pass | 10 | MIT License (OSI-approved). |
Local-model readiness
Schema context cost: ~1,462 tokens for 9 tools (6,566 bytes) · about 18% of an 8k context. Method: tiktoken cl100k_base over compact JSON of name+description+inputSchema (approximate).
Small-model friendly (schema heuristic, not a model result): medium.
Small-model task runs: Not yet tested.
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
analyze_dns_packets, analyze_dhcp_packets, analyze_icmp_packets, analyze_capinfos, analyze_tcp_connections, analyze_tcp_anomalies, analyze_tcp_retransmissions, analyze_traffic_flow, analyze_sip_packets
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcpcap-pcap-analysis": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcpcap"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is mcpcap (PCAP analysis) deprecated?
No. mcpcap was not deprecated or archived when we last tested it on 2026-10-22.
What replaces mcpcap (PCAP analysis)?
Nothing; mcpcap (PCAP analysis) is not deprecated as of 2026-10-22.
Does mcpcap (PCAP analysis) need an API key?
No. It completed an MCP handshake with no credentials and listed 9 tools.
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