External Recon FAQs

Question 1

What tools do I need to use External Recon?

Accepted Answer

You need VS Code, Python (3.11 or higher recommended), and uv.  The template itself guides you through the setup process.

Question 2

What is MCP?

Accepted Answer

MCP stands for Mission Control Platform. It's a framework used in offensive security for communication and control between agents and a central server.

Question 3

How is this different from Renae Schilg's MCP server setup?

Accepted Answer

While heavily inspired by Renae Schilg's work, External Recon utilizes `@mcp.tool()` instead of `@mcp.prompt()` and focuses on a streamlined VS Code experience.

Question 4

What is External Recon?

Accepted Answer

External Recon is a VS Code template designed to help you quickly set up an MCP (Mission Control Platform) server for offensive security tasks.

Question 5

How do I start the MCP server after setting up the template?

Accepted Answer

Activate the virtual environment within the project and run `uv run external-recon.py` from the command line.

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