pyats-routing

Audit OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and IS-IS routing state and convergence with pyATS.

Updated Feb 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dgethings/netclaw --skill pyats-routing-dgethings
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pyats-routing
Source: https://github.com/dgethings/netclaw/tree/main/workspace/skills/pyats-routing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dgethings/netclaw --skill pyats-routing-dgethings

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manual analysis of routing protocols across OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and IS-IS is time-consuming and error-prone. This Skill provides structured checks and programmable workflows to audit routing tables, adjacencies, redistribution, and convergence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Routing table and neighbor analysis for OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and IS-IS.
  • Convergence validation and redistribution audit across multi-protocol topologies.
  • Deterministic scripting support via pyATS integration for repeatable network tests.

Quick Start

Invoke the skill against your testbed using pyATS to begin routing analysis and convergence validation.

Frequently Asked Questions about pyats-routing

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

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How do I automate routing protocol validation for OSPF and BGP using pyATS?

Automate OSPF and BGP validation by running pyATS scripts to audit routing tables, verify neighbor adjacencies, and check convergence across network devices. This replaces manual analysis with deterministic, repeatable tests.

What is the best way to test network convergence across multi-protocol topologies?

Network convergence testing across multi-protocol topologies is best handled by programmable workflows that validate routing state. Using pyATS, you can execute deterministic checks to verify convergence behavior across enterprise environments.

Can I audit EIGRP and IS-IS redistribution with pyATS?

Yes, you can audit EIGRP and IS-IS redistribution using pyATS. The skill provides structured checks to analyze redistribution configurations and validate routing table integrity across multiple protocols.

Does routing convergence validation require a specific testbed setup in pyATS?

Routing convergence validation requires an environment-aware testbed setup in pyATS. You need Python3 and pyATS integration to execute deterministic scripts against your network devices for accurate state and convergence checks.

Why does manual routing analysis fail in enterprise networks?

Manual routing analysis fails because checking OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and IS-IS state across enterprise topologies is time-consuming and error-prone. Automating with pyATS ensures structured, repeatable validation of adjacencies and convergence.