AI-assisted control

OpenWrt MCP

Let a local AI assistant inspect router status and change settings through MCP tools.

Independent project. We have not tested it; check the source for compatibility and instructions.

How to get started

Check the project’s router and firmware requirements, install its router service, then connect your local MCP assistant through the documented SSH tunnel.

Setup
Router MCP service plus a local MCP client
You’ll need
Root SSH access, SSH keys, a supported package environment and a local MCP client. Requirements differ by firmware.

The author reports specific GL.iNet models and firmware versions. See the device pages below for those environments.

Original project and documentation (github.com) ↗

Devices with OpenWrt MCP resources

2 devices

Open a device to check the hardware, resource type and setup requirements.