An optical connector insertion/extraction tool includes a body portion 2, opposed bar-like one and other arms 3 and 4 extending continuously from the body portion 2, a boot insertion space 5 formed between the one and other arms 3 and 4, an optical fiber escape space 6 formed between the one and other arms 3 and 4, a housing abutment surface 3d formed at least at an end surface of the first arm 3, and a claw portion 7 which extends forwardly from the second arm 4, and has a retaining-engaging portion 7a formed on an inner surface thereof.