inspect

Inspect PCAP files or Suricata EVE JSON logs to extract security events and protocol metadata.

2|Updated Feb 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/StamusNetworks/stamus-ai-tools --skill inspect-stamusnetworks
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: inspect
Source: https://github.com/StamusNetworks/stamus-ai-tools/tree/main/plugins/suricata-analyze/skills/inspect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/StamusNetworks/stamus-ai-tools --skill inspect-stamusnetworks

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Inspect network traffic from PCAP files or Suricata EVE JSON logs to extract security events, alerts, and protocol metadata.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyze PCAP traffic using suricata-read to generate EVE JSON and extract protocol metadata
  • Analyze pre-existing EVE JSON logs to investigate alerts, flows, and protocol activity
  • Proactive rule usage: Optional loading of Suricata rules during PCAP processing to generate alerts for testing and hunting

Quick Start

Analyze a PCAP file or an EVE JSON log to surface security events and protocol metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about inspect

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract security events and alerts from PCAP files?▼

To extract security events from PCAP files, this Skill processes traffic using suricata-read to generate EVE JSON, extracting protocol metadata and alerts for incident investigation and threat hunting workflows.

Can I analyze existing Suricata EVE JSON logs for alert investigation?▼

Yes, you can analyze pre-existing Suricata EVE JSON logs for alert investigation. The Skill detects input by file extension and parses events by event_type to surface alerts, flows, and protocol activity.

How do I load custom Suricata rules during PCAP traffic analysis?▼

You can optionally load custom Suricata rules during PCAP processing to generate alerts for testing and threat hunting, leveraging proactive rule usage alongside the suricata-read tooling.

What tooling do I need to parse PCAP and EVE JSON for network traffic analysis?▼

Network traffic analysis requires Suricata tooling, specifically suricata-read, to process PCAP files and extract security events. The Skill supports container mode and emphasizes safe processing patterns.

What is the best way to triage protocol metadata from Suricata EVE logs?▼

The best way to triage protocol metadata from Suricata EVE logs is through metadata-driven analysis, categorizing extracted events by event_type to support structured threat hunting and incident response.

Does this PCAP processing approach work for both incident response and threat hunting?▼

Yes, this PCAP processing approach applies to both incident investigations and threat hunting workflows, handling PCAP processing and pre-recorded EVE logs with optional Suricata rule loading for detections.