Explore the future of network automation in this hands-on vibe-coding lab where you will build a small ChatOps CLI bot in Python. The bot will answer network questions and interact with safe Python tools such as ping, route simulation, show routes, and CSV export. You will pair your bot with a local LLM to demonstrate how natural language can drive network insights without touching live routers. This lab emphasizes safe tool-calling patterns and teaches attendees how to structure AI-driven network workflows using mock data. You will gain practical experience in integrating language models with network automation tools, creating a foundation for responsible AI use in operational environments. By attending, participants align their skills with Cisco’s new CCNP Automation certification, learning modern practices for AI-powered network operations, scripting, and tool-safe automation. This lab is ideal for network engineers and software practitioners looking to combine Python, AI, and network automation in a controlled, hands-on setting.