Network Automation Toolkit

A fast, local-first web toolkit for network engineers to parse, validate, transform, and test data in one place.

Built for day-to-day workflows like CLI parsing, XML/JSON querying, template rendering, and quick Python experimentation.

Why This Project

When you are troubleshooting automation logic, you often need multiple tools open at once: parser playgrounds, JSON query testers, schema validators, and quick Python scratchpads. This project brings those utilities into a single local app with practical defaults and ready-to-run examples.

Feature Set

• TextFSM Parser for structured extraction from CLI output
• XPath Tester for XML/NETCONF queries
• JSON Schema Validator for payload contract checks
• JMESPath Validator for JSON filtering and selection
• Data Format Converter (JSON <-> XML <-> YAML)
• Data Model Workbench to infer JSON Schema/Pydantic models and validate payloads
• J2 Renderer (Jinja2 template rendering)
• TTP Parser for semi-structured text parsing
• Python Playground with session state and terminal-style prompt
• Regex Tester
• Base64 Utility
• Theme selector with Sand, Solarized, Light, and Dark palettes (saved in browser)

Python Playground Highlights

• Interactive session with persistent state
• Variables available in session:
  • value (alias of var1)
  • var1, var2, var3
• Check Vars detects type and warns when input falls back to plain string
• Code Pad for multiline blocks (functions, loops, imports)
• Prompt for quick one-liners
• Load Code Pad, Clear Screen, and session controls

Data Model Workbench Highlights

• Generate a first-pass model from real sample payloads (json_schema or pydantic)
• Validate new payloads against inferred schema before they reach automation code
• Catch data drift early (missing fields, type mismatches, structural changes)
• Speed up model design when integrating new APIs, telemetry, or inventory sources

Quick Start

python3 -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
./app.py

Open: http://127.0.0.1:5000

Optional debug mode:

FLASK_DEBUG=1 ./app.py

Screenshots

Overview

Python Playground

Regex Tester

J2 Renderer

Data Format Converter

TextFSM Parser

Project Structure

.
├── app.py
├── docs/
│   └── images/
├── requirements.txt
├── static/
│   ├── app.js
│   └── style.css
└── templates/
    └── index.html

Security Notes

• Python Playground executes Python code locally in your app process.
• Use only trusted input and run on your own machine/network.
• This project is intended for local development and lab workflows.

Contributing

Issues and PRs are welcome.

Please read CONTRIBUTING.md before opening a PR.

Issue templates are included for:

• Bug reports
• Feature requests

Acknowledgment

Built with the help of AI to move faster, iterate smarter, and deliver a better developer experience.

Inspired by tools and workflows from Nebula by Packet Coders: https://nebula.packetcoders.io/textfsm-parser/

Roadmap Ideas

• Import/export saved sessions and snippets
• More converters (CSV, TOML)
• Diff view for rendered templates
• Plugin-style custom tools

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE.