Getting Started.

Prerequisites.

Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed on your machine.

MCP Server Installation.

The MCP server (docpro-mcp-server) is the core connection between your editor and the DocPro platform. Without it, your team cannot receive instructions, access tools, or respond in Claude Code. This is the most important step.

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Manual Installation (macOS / Linux)

If you are not on Windows or prefer to install manually, follow these steps:

1. Clone or download the docpro-mcp-server package to your machine
2. Run npm install and npm run build in the package directory
3. Add the MCP server to your Claude Code configuration at ~/.claude.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docpro-proxy": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/docpro-mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "DOCPRO_API_URL": "https://anthropic.docpro.cloud",
        "DOCPRO_API_KEY": "dp_YOUR_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace the path and key with your actual values. Then restart VS Code.

VS Code Extension.

The DocPro sidebar extension provides the interface for starting sessions, calling your team, managing recordings, and tracking project progress. The automated installer installs it for you, but you can also install it manually.

Install from the Marketplace

1. Open VS Code and go to the Extensions panel (Ctrl+Shift+X)
2. Search for DocPro (publisher: DocPro)
3. Click Install
4. Restart VS Code after installation

The extension is published as DocPro.docpro-sidebar.

Configuration

After installation, open the DocPro sidebar (cube icon in the Activity Bar) and configure:

• Server URL — https://anthropic.docpro.cloud
• API Key — your dp_... key from the DocPro settings page

Click Save. A green status indicator confirms the connection.

First Session Walkthrough

Once connected, open a project folder in VS Code and click Start Session in the sidebar. Choose a session type, write a pitch or describe your issue, and submit. Claude Code will open and your team will start responding directly in the chat panel.

Troubleshooting.

Common issues and how to resolve them.

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The installer is safe to run multiple times. It will replace and reconfigure everything cleanly.

Quick Start Guide.

Once everything is installed, here is how to get productive immediately.

Creating Your First Session

Open a project folder in VS Code. In the DocPro sidebar, fill out the session form:

• Session Type — choose from the dropdown
• Pitch / Issue — describe what you need (this is the only required field)
• Context — optionally paste code snippets, error logs, or background info
• Docs URL — optionally link to reference documentation the team should read

Click Start Session. The team responds directly in the Claude Code chat panel.

Meeting the Team

DocPro comes with a team of AI specialists who work together across every session:

• Carl — Lead architect. Scopes projects, sets milestones, makes structural decisions.
• Diana — Design and frontend. Handles UI, styling, and visual presentations.
• Anthony — Backend and integrations. APIs, databases, infrastructure.
• Abish — Research and analysis. Deep dives, documentation, quality assurance.

The team remembers your preferences, your project context, and your feedback across sessions. The more you work with them, the more aligned they become with how you think.

Understanding Session Types