WWT Agentic Network Assistant

The WWT Agentic Network Assistant is a browser-based proof-of-concept application designed to simplify network operations using natural language inputs. Built with Streamlit and powered by the Llama 3.3-70B local language model, this solution enables real-time interaction with Cisco Nexus devices, bridging the gap between human intent and device-level configuration or diagnostics.

The assistant enables users to interact with network devices in a conversational, AI-assisted manner, with key features including:

Natural Language to CLI Translation
Converts user questions into Cisco CLI commands.

Multi-Device Execution
Runs generated commands across all devices at a selected site.

Output Visualization
Displays raw CLI output from each device in an organized format.

AI-Driven Diagnostics
Triggers follow-up commands automatically when anomalies are detected.

Conversational Output Analysis
Allows users to ask questions about the command output and receive concise, AI-generated summaries or troubleshooting insights.

Understand the Functional Architecture of the Network Assistant

Explore how the application integrates a local LLM (Llama 3.3-70B) with Cisco CLI execution.

Understand the flow from natural language input to CLI translation, execution, and AI-driven analysis.

Use Natural Language to Interact with Network Devices

Learn how to input plain-English queries to retrieve device information (e.g., software version, BGP relationships, CPU usage).

Add and chain multiple commands using the "Add to Chain" feature.

Interpret CLI Output Across Multiple Devices

View command results per device and use AI-generated summaries to quickly assess device status or anomalies.

Ask follow-up questions based on command output to drive deeper analysis.

Run Predefined Diagnostic Command Bundles

Trigger and review results from a standard set of diagnostic commands.

Understand how AI uses filters like | include or | exclude to refine output.

Compare Live Configurations Against Golden Standards

Use the app to pull a device's running configuration and compare it to golden_config.txt.

Analyze highlighted differences to validate compliance or detect configuration drift.

Evaluate the Potential and Limitations of AI-Augmented Network Tools

Recognize current capabilities and limitations of the assistant, including potential AI hallucinations.

Discuss ways this technology could evolve with further development and integration into production environments.

Steamlit 1.46.1

Ubuntu Server 24.04

Llama 3.3-70B

Cat 8000v 9.17.12.04b routers