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IP Address Extractor

Extract IPv4 and IPv6 addresses from log files, server logs, network traces, or any text content

Select which IP version to extract

Remove duplicate IP addresses from the results

Choose how to sort the extracted IP addresses

Key Facts

Category
Text Processing
Input Types
textarea, select, checkbox
Output Type
json
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The IP Address Extractor tool quickly identifies and extracts IPv4 and IPv6 addresses from any text input, such as log files, server logs, or network traces. It helps you isolate IP addresses for analysis, monitoring, or security purposes.

When to Use

  • •When analyzing server logs to identify IP addresses of clients or potential threats.
  • •When processing network trace files to extract source and destination IPs for troubleshooting.
  • •When cleaning text data to remove or list all IP addresses for further processing.

How It Works

  • •Paste or input your text containing IP addresses into the text area.
  • •Select the IP version to extract: both IPv4 and IPv6, or only one type.
  • •Optionally, enable duplicate removal and choose sorting preferences for the results.
  • •The tool scans the text and outputs a JSON list of extracted IP addresses.

Use Cases

Security analysis: Extract IPs from firewall logs to identify suspicious activity.
Network troubleshooting: Pull IPs from trace routes to diagnose connectivity issues.
Data processing: Clean text data by extracting and listing all IP addresses for reporting.

Examples

1. Extracting Unique IPs from Server Logs

System Administrator
Background
A sysadmin has a large server log file with mixed text and IP addresses from web requests.
Problem
Need to quickly list all unique IP addresses that accessed the server for security review.
How to Use
Paste the log content into the input text area, select 'Both IPv4 and IPv6', ensure 'Remove Duplicates' is checked, and sort alphabetically.
Outcome
A clean, sorted list of unique IP addresses for easy identification and analysis.

2. Isolating IPv6 Addresses from Network Traces

Network Engineer
Background
Working with network trace files that contain both IPv4 and IPv6 traffic data.
Problem
Need to focus on IPv6 addresses to analyze modern protocol usage and performance.
How to Use
Input the trace text, select 'IPv6 Only' in the IP Version option, and choose no sorting to preserve the original order.
Outcome
Extracted list of IPv6 addresses in sequence, helping to track traffic patterns and issues.

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FAQ

What types of IP addresses can this tool extract?

It extracts both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses from any text content.

Can I extract only IPv4 addresses?

Yes, select 'IPv4 Only' in the IP Version option to filter results.

Does the tool remove duplicate IP addresses?

By default, duplicates are removed, but you can disable this in the options.

How are the extracted IP addresses sorted?

Results can be sorted alphabetically or left in the original order from the text.

What input formats are supported?

You can input any text content, such as log files, network traces, or plain text.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/ip-address-extractor

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
text textarea Yes -
ipVersion select No Select which IP version to extract
uniqueOnly checkbox No Remove duplicate IP addresses from the results
sortBy select No Choose how to sort the extracted IP addresses

Response Format

{
  "key": {...},
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
JSON Data: JSON Data

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-ip-address-extractor": {
      "name": "ip-address-extractor",
      "description": "Extract IPv4 and IPv6 addresses from log files, server logs, network traces, or any text content",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=ip-address-extractor",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

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