Protocol
The Protocol skill simulates complex communication protocols for testing and debugging applications, streamlining development processes.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add protocol npx -- -y @trustedskills/protocol
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"protocol": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/protocol"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows AI agents to understand and interpret network protocols. It can parse packet captures, analyze communication sequences, and explain the purpose of specific protocol elements. The agent can also generate examples of valid protocol messages based on given parameters or requirements.
When to use it
- Debugging network issues: Provide a PCAP file and ask the agent to identify potential problems in the communication flow.
- Learning about protocols: Ask for explanations of how a specific protocol works, including its headers and common use cases.
- Generating test data: Request sample packets or messages conforming to a particular protocol specification.
- Analyzing security vulnerabilities: Provide packet captures and request identification of suspicious patterns or potential exploits related to the protocol.
Key capabilities
- Packet capture parsing
- Protocol explanation
- Message generation
- Communication sequence analysis
Example prompts
- "Analyze this PCAP file and tell me what's happening."
- "Explain how TCP handshakes work."
- "Generate a valid HTTP POST request with these parameters: [parameters]."
- “What is the purpose of the SYN flag in TCP?”
Tips & gotchas
The agent’s effectiveness depends on the quality and completeness of the provided packet captures or protocol specifications. It's best suited for well-defined, standard protocols; less effective with proprietary or heavily customized implementations.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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