mcp-benchmark

Run live tool-calling sequences to benchmark Switchboard MCP server reliability.

15|7|Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/daltoniam/switchboard --skill mcp-benchmark
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mcp-benchmark
Source: https://github.com/daltoniam/switchboard/tree/main/.agents/skills/mcp-benchmark
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/daltoniam/switchboard --skill mcp-benchmark

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Measures the reliability and usability of Switchboard's MCP server by executing live tool-calling sequences across enabled integrations, revealing failure points and data-quality gaps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end benchmarking across enabled adapters to quantify tool performance and failure rates.
  • Phase-driven workflow (discovery, single-tool smoke tests, cross-integration scripting, and metrics reporting) to guide quality improvements.
  • Generates actionable insights to reduce SLA risk and improve MCP tool usage in production scenarios.

Quick Start

Run the MCP benchmark workflow to execute live tool-calling sequences against enabled integrations and generate a results report.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcp-benchmark

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

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How do I benchmark MCP tool-calling reliability and data quality?

Benchmarking MCP tool-calling reliability involves running live tool sequences across enabled integrations to quantify failure rates and data quality. The process reveals usability gaps and failure points within the MCP server.

When should I run MCP integration benchmarks?

Run MCP integration benchmarks during integration changes, before releases, or after modifying compaction or search logic. This measures failure metrics and data quality to reduce SLA risk in production scenarios.

What do I need to run live MCP tool-calling tests?

Running live MCP tool-calling tests requires access to the Switchboard MCP server, at least one enabled integration with credentials, and the ability to execute discovery, smoke tests, and cross-integration scripts.

What is the workflow for testing MCP server usability?

The MCP server usability testing workflow is phase-driven: discovery, single-tool smoke tests, cross-integration scripting, and metrics reporting. These phases generate actionable insights to guide quality improvements.

Does MCP benchmarking support cross-integration scripting?

MCP benchmarking supports cross-integration scripting to execute live tool-calling sequences across multiple enabled adapters. This end-to-end approach quantifies tool performance and failure rates across the integration stack.

What are the limitations of automated MCP benchmark testing?

Automated MCP benchmark testing requires enabled integrations with active credentials and Switchboard MCP access. It measures failure metrics and data quality during integration changes, not functional unit testing.