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VCF Log Explorer (MCP)

by Rohit Kasture · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.1 · MIT-0
cross-platform ✓ Security Clean
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Install in OpenClaw
/install vcf-loginsight-mcp
Description
An MCP server that provides native tools to dynamically search VMware Aria Operations for Logs (Log Insight).
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says, but review and harden before deploying: 1) The code disables TLS verification (requests.get(..., verify=False)) — acceptable for internal servers with self-signed certs but exposes you to MITM if used incorrectly; prefer supplying a CA bundle or enabling verification. 2) Verify the 'mcp' PyPI package source and pinned versions before pip install. 3) Treat LOGINSIGHT_API_TOKEN as highly sensitive; run the MCP server in an isolated environment or container and restrict access to the process. 4) Consider URL-encoding user-supplied keywords to avoid malformed requests. 5) If multiple agents or users share the host, be cautious that the env token is visible to local processes and administrators. If you want, I can suggest a small code patch to enable TLS verification and URL-encoding of the query parameter.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: vcf-loginsight-mcp Version: 1.0.1 The skill is a legitimate MCP server implementation for querying VMware Aria Operations for Logs (Log Insight). The code in server.py follows standard patterns for API interaction, using environment variables for credentials and returning formatted log data to the agent. While it disables SSL certificate verification (verify=False), this is a common (though insecure) practice in enterprise environments with self-signed certificates and does not indicate malicious intent.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (VCF Log Insight MCP Explorer) matches the provided files and runtime behavior. Required env vars (LOGINSIGHT_HOST, LOGINSIGHT_API_TOKEN) directly relate to calling the Log Insight API. Declared dependencies (mcp, requests) are appropriate for running an MCP server and making HTTP requests.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent to run the provided Python MCP server and set the two Log Insight env vars — this is expected. The instructions do not ask the agent to read unrelated files or credentials. The code formats and returns log events to the caller only. One small scope caveat: the MCP server will hold the API token in its process environment while running, so any actor with access to that process can potentially read it.
Install Mechanism
No special install mechanic is used beyond 'pip install -r requirements.txt'. This is a moderate-risk install vector (PyPI packages). The requirements are minimal and expected, but you should verify the 'mcp' package's provenance and versions before installation.
Credentials
Only LOGINSIGHT_HOST and LOGINSIGHT_API_TOKEN are required, which is proportionate to the stated functionality. The skill will use the API token to query logs; treat this token as sensitive. The code does not request unrelated secrets or system credentials.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not marked 'always: true'. It runs as an MCP server process when configured and can be invoked autonomously by the agent (platform default). This is expected for an MCP-based tool; there are no attempts to modify other skills or system-wide settings.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install vcf-loginsight-mcp
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /vcf-loginsight-mcp
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
- Added a homepage field with the project GitHub URL to the skill metadata. - Bumped the version from 1.0.0 to 1.0.1. - No functional or file changes; metadata update only.
v1.0.0
vcf-loginsight-mcp 1.0.0 initial release: - Introduced MCP server for dynamic querying of VMware Aria Operations for Logs (Log Insight). - Provides the native tool query_vcf_logs for AI agent integration. - Requires LOGINSIGHT_HOST and LOGINSIGHT_API_TOKEN environment variables for setup. - Added setup instructions for OpenClaw agent configuration.
Metadata
Slug vcf-loginsight-mcp
Version 1.0.1
License MIT-0
All-time Installs 0
Active Installs 0
Total Versions 2
Frequently Asked Questions

What is VCF Log Explorer (MCP)?

An MCP server that provides native tools to dynamically search VMware Aria Operations for Logs (Log Insight). It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 110 downloads so far.

How do I install VCF Log Explorer (MCP)?

Run "/install vcf-loginsight-mcp" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is VCF Log Explorer (MCP) free?

Yes, VCF Log Explorer (MCP) is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does VCF Log Explorer (MCP) support?

VCF Log Explorer (MCP) is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created VCF Log Explorer (MCP)?

It is built and maintained by Rohit Kasture (@kasture-rohit); the current version is v1.0.1.

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