Client Guidance

Design MCP error responses with did-you-mean suggestions and schema hints.

3|1|Updated Dec 31, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/standardbeagle/standardbeagle-tools --skill client-guidance
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Skill: Client Guidance
Source: https://github.com/standardbeagle/standardbeagle-tools/tree/main/plugins/mcp-architect/skills/client-guidance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/standardbeagle/standardbeagle-tools --skill client-guidance

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Design MCP error responses that guide clients toward success by offering progressive, actionable feedback instead of blunt rejections.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Progressive enhancement: provide stepwise guidance in errors, including did-you-mean suggestions and available categories.
  • Schema hints and auto-correction: show concise schema cues and auto-correct high-confidence typos with user notification.
  • Next steps and guidance: always supply actionable follow-up actions to help clients proceed.

Quick Start

Explain how to respond to an unknown tool call with progressive error guidance and next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about Client Guidance

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I design MCP error responses that guide clients instead of rejecting them?

Design MCP error responses by providing progressive guidance, including did-you-mean suggestions, available categories, and actionable next steps to help clients recover from errors automatically.

What is progressive error handling for MCP tool calls?

Progressive error handling for MCP tool calls provides stepwise guidance in error messages, offering schema hints and available categories so clients can correct invalid requests without blunt rejections.

How do I add did-you-mean suggestions and schema hints to MCP error responses?

Add did-you-mean suggestions and schema hints to MCP error responses by using fuzzy matching to identify potential correct tool calls and displaying concise schema cues alongside available categories.

Can I auto-correct MCP tool call typos above a 90 percent confidence threshold?

Yes, you can auto-correct MCP tool call typos above a 90 percent confidence threshold, automatically applying the correction while notifying the user that the original input was modified.

What is the best way to provide actionable next steps in MCP tool error responses?

The best way to provide actionable next steps in MCP tool error responses is to always supply specific follow-up actions within the error payload, guiding clients toward successful task completion.

When should I use layered schema disclosure in MCP error handling?

Use layered schema disclosure in MCP error handling when clients submit invalid parameters, progressively revealing schema requirements and valid categories to help them construct correct tool calls.