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Juniper device information retrieval tool via NETCONF

Jinfo - Juniper Device Information Tool

A Python CLI tool that connects to Juniper devices via NETCONF and retrieves software version information.

Features

• Connect to Juniper devices via NETCONF
• Retrieve software version information
• Output results in JSON format
• SSH key-based authentication (no password required)

Requirements

• Python 3.10 or higher
• SSH key configured on the Juniper device for the user running the script
• NETCONF enabled on the target Juniper device

Installation

Install the required dependencies:

pip install -e .

Usage

After installation, use the jinfo command:

jinfo <device-hostname>

Arguments

• hostname: Juniper device hostname or IP address (required)

Examples

# Connect to a device
jinfo router1.example.com

# Connect using IP address
jinfo 192.168.1.1

# Connect to any Juniper device
jinfo juniper-device

Output

The tool outputs software version information in JSON format:

{
  "host-name": "router1",
  "product-model": "MX480",
  "junos-version": "21.2R3-S1.7"
}

Configuration

Before running the tool, ensure:

1. Your SSH public key is added to the Juniper device
2. NETCONF is enabled on the device:

   set system services netconf ssh
   commit
   

3. The device is reachable on the specified port (default: 830)

Versioning

This project uses Semantic Versioning based on Conventional Commits.

Versions are automatically determined from commit messages:

• feat: → Minor version bump (0.1.0 → 0.2.0)
• fix: → Patch version bump (0.1.0 → 0.1.1)
• feat!: or BREAKING CHANGE: → Major version bump (0.1.0 → 1.0.0)

See SEMANTIC_VERSIONING.md for detailed information.

License

MIT

Test

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