diff --git a/tools/dev/bin/cell-stc b/tools/dev/bin/cell-stc
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+#!/bin/bash
+# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Tool to perform a cell-based remote stc test using a borrowed test cell.
+# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+# Check environment
+[ -z "$OCN" ] && echo "Cell environment not established" && exit 1
+
+ssh -t -t $ONOS_USER@$OCN "
+    source ~/.bash_aliases
+    cd \$ONOS_ROOT
+    stc $@
+"