mcp-vscode-template

by timsonner

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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…

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Author: timsonner
Downloads: 297
Categories: Developer Tools

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name mcp-vscode-template

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

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

JSON

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

JSON

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

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

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

JSON

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

JSON

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

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

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

JSON

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

JSON

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

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

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

JSON

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

JSON

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

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

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

JSON

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

JSON

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

From the repository

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.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

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

McpServers

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

mcp-vscode-template

MCP server template for VS Code Agent

Setup

Install uv however you like. May options available. https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/

Project setup is heavily based off of Renae Schilg's work. I didn't even bother to change the project name as an homage although I did deviate on a few things, namely not using Claude Desktop, but also modified external-recon.py fairly heavily.
https://nae-bo.medium.com/building-your-first-offensive-security-mcp-server-dd655e258d5f

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