GenAIScript MCP Demo 🚀

What is GenAIScript MCP Demo?

GenAIScript MCP Demo is a repository that demonstrates the MCP Server capabilities of GenAIScript, a framework for communicating with AI models (including local models). GenAIScript can both use MCP tools and act as an MCP server. This demo shows how to run GenAIScript as an MCP server in VSCode, exposing local tool versions to AI assistants like GitHub Copilot.

How to use GenAIScript MCP Demo?

Install the GenAIScript VSCode extension (minimum version 1.119.4) and Node.js v20. Configure the MCP server in .vscode/mcp.json using the provided sample configuration (e.g., running npx genaiscript mcp --remote). Start the MCP server from VSCode’s MCP interface; once running, it becomes available in GitHub Copilot chat.

Key features of GenAIScript MCP Demo

• Demonstrates GenAIScript as a fully functional MCP server.
• Exposes local tool versions via MCP tools.
• Works with VSCode (March 2025 Insiders or later).
• Supports remote execution without cloning the repository.
• Integrates with GitHub Copilot chat for AI assistance.

Use cases of GenAIScript MCP Demo

• Providing AI models with real‑time local tool version information.
• Testing GenAIScript’s MCP server capabilities in a development environment.
• Enabling GitHub Copilot to interact with local system tools through MCP.

FAQ from GenAIScript MCP Demo

What is the minimum GenAIScript version required?

The minimum version needed is 1.119.4.

What runtime dependencies are needed?

Node.js v20 or later, and the GenAIScript VSCode extension (additional installation instructions are available at the GenAIScript documentation site).

How do I install and configure the MCP server?

Install the VSCode extension, then add a server entry in .vscode/mcp.json using the sample configuration (e.g., for Windows, run cmd /c npx genaiscript mcp --remote). The repository provides a ready‑to‑use mcp.json file.

Can I use this without cloning the repository?

Yes. The --remote flag allows GenAIScript to clone the repository in the background, so you only need to configure the MCP server in VSCode.

What transport protocol does the MCP server use?

It uses the stdio transport type, as configured in the mcp.json example. No authentication or additional secrets are required beyond the optional environment file.