PAN-OS MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add PAN-OS as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add pan-os --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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How to Connect PAN-OS to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the PAN-OS MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using PAN-OS
Ask Claude: "Using PAN-OS, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the PAN-OS MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with PAN-OS through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using PAN-OS tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
PAN-OS + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the PAN-OS MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed PAN-OS tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query PAN-OS nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe PAN-OS outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query PAN-OS status endpoints and alert on anomalies
PAN-OS MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect PAN-OS to Claude Code via MCP:
commit
This validates the config and activates it. Returns the commit job ID and status. Use this after making configuration changes to activate them. Commit the candidate configuration to running configuration
get_active_sessions
Use this to monitor real-time activity, identify heavy users, or debug connection issues. List all active network sessions on the firewall
get_nat_rules
Use this to audit NAT configurations or troubleshoot connectivity issues. List all NAT rules configured on the firewall
get_pending_changes
Use this to verify if the running configuration matches the candidate configuration before committing. Check if there are uncommitted configuration changes
get_security_rules
Use this to audit firewall policies, review access controls, or analyze rule usage. List all security rules configured on the firewall
get_system_info
Use this to verify firewall health, check software versions, or confirm connectivity. Get system information and status of the PAN-OS firewall
get_threat_logs
Contains source/dest IPs, threat names, severity, actions taken, and PCAP availability. Use this to investigate security incidents or analyze attack vectors. Retrieve recent threat logs from the firewall
get_traffic_logs
Optional limit parameter controls number of logs returned. Use this to analyze traffic patterns, identify blocked connections, or troubleshoot network issues. Retrieve recent traffic logs from the firewall
Troubleshooting PAN-OS MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting PAN-OS to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
PAN-OS + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating PAN-OS MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect PAN-OS with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
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GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect PAN-OS to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.