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eve-lab-topology-discovery

Gathers requirements and options for EVE-NG network topology design through structured discovery questions.

650|182|Updated Feb 19, 2026
Search Tags:#requirements gathering#network topology#Routing#Discovery#network engineering#eve-ng#lab design
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw --skill eve-lab-topology-discovery
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: eve-lab-topology-discovery
Source: https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw/tree/main/workspace/skills/eve-lab-topology-discovery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw --skill eve-lab-topology-discovery

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Network lab requests are often vague or incomplete, leading to poorly designed EVE-NG topologies. This Skill structures the requirements-gathering phase so topology type, scale, routing, redundancy, and image choices are clarified before any design work begins.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided Discovery: Asks only the missing questions from a curated question bank, never more than five per turn, covering topology type, scale, hierarchy, routing, redundancy, images, resources, and scope.
  • Labeled Defaults and Trade-offs: Offers explicit defaults (OSPF single area, IOL images, single-link tolerance) and option tables comparing L2 vs L3 access, routing protocols, and fabric styles.
  • Requirements Artifacts: Summarizes gathered input into a connectivity matrix, required links list, and resilience declaration.
  • Use Case: A user says "build me a data center lab." The Skill asks about scale, leaf-spine vs three-tier, redundancy targets, and available RAM, then recommends vEOS or NX-OSv images before any topology is proposed.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to help scope an EVE-NG lab by describing your rough idea, such as "I want a small campus lab with redundant distribution switches."

Frequently Asked Questions about eve-lab-topology-discovery

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I plan an EVE-NG lab topology before building it?▼

Start by clarifying topology type, scale, hierarchy, routing protocol, and redundancy targets. This Skill asks only the missing questions, then summarizes answers into a connectivity matrix, required links list, and resilience declaration before any design begins.

What images should I use for EVE-NG network labs?▼

Use Cisco IOL L3 for routers, IOL L2 for switches, and VPCS for hosts as lightweight defaults. Choose vEOS-lab, vMX, or NX-OSv 9000 when platform-specific behavior matters, keeping in mind their heavier RAM footprints.

Which routing protocol fits a campus versus service provider lab?▼

OSPF single area fits campus and small WAN labs, while eBGP suits WAN edges and inter-DC designs. IS-IS is appropriate for service provider cores, and static routes only work for tiny stub labs without failover needs.

When should I use leaf-spine instead of a three-tier design?▼

Use leaf-spine for data center labs beyond very small scale, with no leaf-to-leaf or spine-to-spine links. Three-tier or collapsed core designs fit enterprise campus labs, with collapsed core reserved for small environments.

What are the limitations of this discovery skill?▼

It only covers the requirements and options phase and does not generate topologies or configurations. It will not produce a generic design before topology type and scale are known, and it limits questioning to five questions per turn.

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