What is io.github.daedalus/mcp-mdns?

MCP server for mDNS (Multicast DNS) service discovery

How do I install io.github.daedalus/mcp-mdns?

Clone io.github.daedalus/mcp-mdns from https://github.com/daedalus/mcp-mdns and configure it as an MCP server in your client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, or VS Code).

Is io.github.daedalus/mcp-mdns open source?

Yes, io.github.daedalus/mcp-mdns is open source under the MIT license. Source code is available at https://github.com/daedalus/mcp-mdns.

What category does io.github.daedalus/mcp-mdns belong to?

io.github.daedalus/mcp-mdns is listed under Developer Tools MCP servers on MCPFind.

io.github.daedalus/mcp-mdns — MCP Server for Developer Tools

mcp-mdns — MCP server for mDNS service discovery

MCP server that exposes mDNS (Multicast DNS) service discovery functionality via the Model Context Protocol. Enables LLMs to discover and query zero-configuration network services on the local network.

mcp-name: io.github.daedalus/mcp-mdns

Install

pip install mcp-mdns

Usage

# Run the MCP server
mcp-mdns

Or run directly with Python:

python -m mcp_mdns

MCP Server Configuration

Configure your MCP client with:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mdns": {
      "command": "mcp-mdns",
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

mdns_list_service_types — List all service types advertised on the local network
mdns_browse_services — Browse for services of a specific type (e.g., _http._tcp, _printer._tcp)
mdns_get_service_info — Get detailed information about a specific service (host, port, TXT records)
mdns_resolve_hostname — Resolve a .local hostname to IP addresses
mdns_register_service — Register a new service on the local network
mdns_unregister_service — Unregister a previously registered service

Development

git clone https://github.com/daedalus/mcp-mdns.git
cd mcp-mdns
pip install -e ".[test]"

# run tests
pytest

# format
ruff format src/ tests/

# lint
ruff check src/ tests/

# type check
mypy src/

License

MIT

Set up in your AI client

AI clientOperating system

Merge this template into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Keep existing servers. Add any arguments, credentials, and permissions required by the maintainer; this template has not been install-tested.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-daedalus-mcp-mdns": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-mdns"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect. Confirm the server appears connected in the client’s tool list, then try a read-only example from its documentation.

Claude Desktop setup reference

Compatible MCP Clients

io.github.daedalus/mcp-mdns works with any MCP-compatible client. Copy the config snippet from the Configuration section above and add it to the file shown for your client, then restart the application.

Claude Desktop~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonRestart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect.

Cursor~/.cursor/mcp.jsonRestart Cursor for changes to take effect.

VS Code.vscode/mcp.jsonReload VS Code window for changes to take effect.

Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.jsonRestart Windsurf for changes to take effect.

Claude Code.mcp.jsonSave at the project root, then start Claude Code in that project and review the MCP server approval prompt. Keep real credentials out of shared files.

io.github.daedalus/mcp-mdns