# External tools

*netlab* позволяет подключать и настраивать дополнительные инструменты, запускаемые в виде linux контейнеров, подключаемые к сети интерфейсов управления устройствами.

*Netlab* supports integration of auxiliary tools that run as Linux containers and connect to the management network of lab devices. These tools extend lab functionality for visualization, validation, orchestration, and testing.

* [Graphite](https://netlab.tools/extool/graphite/) — topology visualization tool; provides a near web-GUI experience for lab inspection.
* [SuzieQ](https://netlab.tools/extool/suzieq/) — data aggregation and validation for network state and protocol correctness.
* [Edgeshark](https://netlab.tools/extool/edgeshark/) — interface state viewer and packet capture utility.
* [Cisco NSO](https://netlab.tools/extool/nso/) — orchestration platform for Cisco network devices.
* [Network Unit Testing System (NUTS)](https://netlab.tools/extool/nuts/) — YAML-driven automated testing framework for network labs.

During lab execution, **Edgeshark** and **Graphite** were actively used.