MCP Vscode Template

@timsonner

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About MCP Vscode Template

MCP server template for VS Code

#mcp #vscode #template

MCP Vscode Template config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-vscode-template": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "init",
        "external-recon"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is mcp-vscode-template?

mcp-vscode-template is a template for building MCP servers that run inside VS Code Agent. It is designed for offensive security use cases, specifically external reconnaissance, and is based on Renae Schilg's original project. It is for developers who want a quick starting point for VS Code Agent MCP server development.

How to use mcp-vscode-template?

Install uv, create a new project with uv init external-recon, then add mcp[cli] and dnspython as dependencies. Configure the MCP server in VS Code's settings.json, then start the server from the project's virtual environment using uv run external-recon.py.

Key features of mcp-vscode-template

Uses @mcp.tool() decorator instead of @mcp.prompt().
Built with uv for modern Python project management.
Integrates dnspython for DNS-based reconnaissance.
Ready-to-use VS Code settings.json configuration example.

Use cases of mcp-vscode-template

Creating an MCP server for external reconnaissance in VS Code Agent.
Bootstrapping a new MCP server for offensive security workflows.
Experimenting with MCP server development in a Python environment.

Frequently asked questions

What dependencies are required?

Python 3.11 or higher, `uv` (installer), `mcp[cli]`, and `dnspython`.

How do I configure the MCP server in VS Code?

Add a `mcp.servers` entry in VS Code's `settings.json` with the path to `uv`, the project directory, and the server script name (`external-recon.py`).

How do I start the server?

From the virtual environment of the project, run `uv run external-recon.py`.

What is the difference from the original external-recon MCP server?

This template uses `@mcp.tool()` instead of `@mcp.prompt()` and is configured for VS Code Agent rather than Claude Desktop.

What Python version is required?

The project requires Python 3.11 or higher (set in `.python-version` and `pyroject.toml`).

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