opnsense-logging

Automate structured logging and error handling for OPNsense firewall scripts.

Updated Jun 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kngender5/hermes --skill opnsense-logging
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Skill: opnsense-logging
Source: https://github.com/kngender5/hermes/tree/main/skills/devops/opnsense-logging
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kngender5/hermes --skill opnsense-logging

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, json, time, datetime, traceback, pathlib, typing, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates error handling, structured logging, and event tracking for OPNsense firewall automation, simplifying the process of debugging and maintaining firewall configurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Logging: Logs firewall operations, errors, and events in a structured JSONL format.
  • Error Handling: Implements robust error handling with retries, connection checks, and config validation.
  • Event Tracking: Tracks events like rule changes, NAT configurations, and VPN tunnel states.
  • Use Case: For instance, automatically log all firewall rule changes and Suricata IDS alerts for auditing and troubleshooting.

Quick Start

Use the opnsense-logging skill to create an event entry for a new firewall rule.

Frequently Asked Questions about opnsense-logging

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

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How do I automate structured logging for OPNsense firewall rule changes?

To automate OPNsense firewall logging, you use Python scripts to manage REST API and CLI operations. This Skill handles structured logging in JSONL format and implements error recovery for firewall, NAT, IDS, DNS, and VPN commands.

What is the best way to handle REST API errors during OPNsense firewall automation?

Handling REST API errors during OPNsense automation requires robust error handling with retries, connection checks, and config validation. This Skill implements error recovery for firewall, NAT, IDS, DNS, and VPN operations to prevent silent script failures.

Can I track Suricata IDS alerts and VPN tunnel states using Python for OPNsense?

Yes, you can track Suricata IDS alerts and VPN tunnel states using Python for OPNsense. This Skill automates event tracking for firewall operations, NAT configurations, and VPN states, logging them in structured JSONL format for auditing.

Does Python work with OPNsense CLI and REST API for logging NAT configurations?

Python works with OPNsense CLI and REST API for logging NAT configurations by managing operations through structured scripts. This Skill requires Python to automate logging, handle errors, and validate configs for NAT, firewall, and VPN commands.

Why do I need structured JSONL logging for OPNsense firewall automation scripts?

You need structured JSONL logging for OPNsense firewall automation scripts to simplify debugging and maintenance. This Skill logs firewall operations, errors, and events in JSONL format, providing structured data for auditing and troubleshooting configuration changes.

What are the limitations of automating error handling for OPNsense firewall configurations?

Limitations of automating error handling for OPNsense firewall configurations include dependency on Python and REST API availability. This Skill requires Python for structured logging and config validation, and may not handle network failures without retries.