General¶
What's the difference between NautobotGPT and general-purpose AI tools?
General-purpose AI tools can offer suggestions, but they're trained on broad, internet-sourced data — much of it unvalidated — and lack a deep understanding of how Nautobot actually works.
NautobotGPT, by contrast, is informed by official and proprietary documentation, production-tested code patterns, and the real-world experience of the engineers who build and deploy Nautobot. Its domain-specific knowledge enables it to understand Nautobot deeply, delivering relevant and executable guidance.
What makes NautobotGPT different from traditional low-code or no-code tools?
Unlike rigid low-code or no-code platforms, NautobotGPT combines natural language input with deep contextual understanding of Nautobot and real-world automation patterns. It doesn't rely on predefined templates or UI constraints. Instead, it generates flexible, Python-based solutions tailored to your intent. It can explain its own code, adapt to open-ended requests, and scale alongside your technical skill level.
Do I need to be a Python expert to use NautobotGPT effectively?
No. NautobotGPT is designed to support users across the experience spectrum, from those new to network automation to seasoned engineers building complex Jobs. By translating natural language into actionable code, troubleshooting errors, and offering contextual guidance, NautobotGPT accelerates workflows and helps all users move from idea to implementation more efficiently. However, as with any AI results, responses may be incomplete or contain errors. Users should always validate outputs.
Are we required to have or set up an OpenAI account to use NautobotGPT?
No. NautobotGPT uses Network to Code's account with the LLM provider. We provision your own isolated project and API keys within the platform. Nothing is required on your end.
How is NautobotGPT deployed?
NautobotGPT is provisioned exclusively through the Nautobot Cloud Console. Each customer receives their own isolated instance. Deployments are conducted by Network to Code engineers in coordination with the customer. See Architecture for more details.
How is NautobotGPT accessed?
NautobotGPT is accessed via a web browser over HTTPS. Nautobot Cloud customers can also access via private connectivity. Additionally, the NautobotGPT MCP Server enables access from AI coding assistants like Claude Code and GitHub Copilot.
How often is NautobotGPT upgraded?
NautobotGPT follows a similar release process to Nautobot. New versions/releases can be expected regularly.
How long is chat history kept?
Currently, there is no hard limit for how long chat history is kept.
Can NautobotGPT be used for self-managed Nautobot deployments?
NautobotGPT is delivered as a SaaS offering as part of Nautobot Cloud and is not currently able to connect to self-managed Nautobot instances. Its Nautobot Data Query functionalities require that the Nautobot instance be deployed within Nautobot Cloud. However, the knowledge capabilities of NautobotGPT can still be used to assist with questions and code generation related to self-managed Nautobot deployments, but it won't be able to access or query data from those instances.