arista-cvp

Automate Arista CVP inventory, event retrieval, connectivity monitoring, and tag administration.

Updated Feb 28, 2026

Search Tags:#events #inventory #tag-management #network-automation #arista #cvp #cloudvision

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/dgethings/netclaw --skill arista-cvp-dgethings

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Skill: arista-cvp
Source: https://github.com/dgethings/netclaw/tree/main/workspace/skills/arista-cvp
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dgethings/netclaw --skill arista-cvp-dgethings

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Arista CloudVision Portal (CVP) automation to keep device inventory, event visibility, connectivity health monitoring, and tag management consistent across a CVP deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

Inventory: retrieve fleet device details from CloudVision (hostname, model, serial, version, MAC, IP, streaming status).
Event Monitoring: fetch CVP events (alerts, warnings, informational) and correlate with inventory.
Connectivity Monitoring: query Connectivity Monitor probes to assess jitter, latency, and packet loss.
Tag Management: create and apply device-level tags via a CloudVision workspace workflow.
Use Case: ensure CVP fleet health while tagging devices for organizational policy and automation.

Quick Start

Run the Arista CVP skill to inventory devices, fetch events, monitor connectivity health, and apply a tag to selected devices.

Frequently Asked Questions about arista-cvp

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate Arista CloudVision device inventory and event monitoring?▼

Automate Arista CloudVision device inventory and event monitoring by using the CVP REST API to retrieve fleet device details and fetch alerts, warnings, and informational events. It authenticates via a service account cookie using a CVPTOKEN environment variable.

What do I need to connect to a CloudVision Portal for fleet management tasks?▼

To connect to a CloudVision Portal for fleet management, you need a valid CVP hostname and a CVPTOKEN environment variable. The token authenticates the session via a service account cookie to access the CVP REST API.

How can I check Arista CVP connectivity monitor probes for latency and jitter?▼

Check Arista CVP connectivity monitor probes for latency and jitter by querying the CVP REST API. This retrieves health metrics including jitter, latency, and packet loss to assess overall fleet connectivity.

How do I apply device-level tags in Arista CloudVision for automation policies?▼

Apply device-level tags in Arista CloudVision for automation policies by creating and administering tags via a CloudVision workspace workflow. This allows you to group devices according to organizational policy requirements.

Does CloudVision automation support retrieving device streaming status and MAC addresses?▼

CloudVision automation supports retrieving device streaming status and MAC addresses. The inventory feature fetches comprehensive fleet details including hostname, model, serial, version, IP, and streaming status directly from the CVP REST API.