invalid-mcp

Validate MCP server configuration entries for missing command fields.

182|8|Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/compozy/agh --skill invalid-mcp
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: invalid-mcp
Source: https://github.com/compozy/agh/tree/main/internal/skills/testdata/loader/invalid-mcp
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/compozy/agh --skill invalid-mcp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you detect malformed or incomplete MCP server configuration entries early, preventing runtime failures when an MCP client tries to connect.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Configuration validation for MCP servers: Ensures each MCP server entry has the required fields (such as a valid command and required arguments structure).
  • Catches invalid server definitions: Identifies missing-command scenarios and other structural issues in the MCP server list before sessions attempt to use them.
  • Use Case: When you maintain a team workspace configuration, run this validation to confirm every declared MCP server can actually be started, avoiding broken agent toolchains.

Quick Start

Ask an agent to validate your MCP server configuration for missing or invalid command fields using the invalid-mcp skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about invalid-mcp

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate MCP server configuration entries before connecting?

To validate MCP server configuration entries, you can use a validation tool to check that each server definition in the mcp_servers list has the required command and arguments structure, preventing connection-time failures during agent runtime setup.

Why does my MCP client fail to connect when starting agent toolchains?

Your MCP client likely fails to connect due to malformed server definitions or missing command fields in the mcp_servers list. Validating the configuration entries beforehand detects these structural issues and prevents broken agent toolchains.

What is the best way to check for missing command fields in an MCP server registry?

The best way to check for missing command fields in an MCP server registry is to run a configuration validation process that scans the declared mcp_servers list to identify incomplete entries and structural issues before session startup.

Can I validate the command and arguments structure for multiple MCP servers at once?

Yes, you can validate the command and arguments structure for multiple MCP servers at once by applying validation logic across the entire configured mcp_servers list to ensure every declared entry can actually be started.

Does MCP server validation work for team workspace configurations?

Yes, MCP server validation works for team workspace configurations by confirming that every declared MCP server entry in the shared configuration has valid command fields, avoiding broken agent toolchains for all team members.