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mcp-health

Validate connectivity and health status of stdio and HTTP MCP servers.

1|Updated Mar 1, 2026
Search Tags:#troubleshooting#api#mcp#health check#connectivity#server status
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rudironsoni/SharpClaw --skill mcp-health
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: mcp-health
Source: https://github.com/rudironsoni/SharpClaw/tree/main/.github/skills/mcp-health
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rudironsoni/SharpClaw --skill mcp-health

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that the necessary Machine Communication Protocol (MCP) servers, both local and remote, are running and accessible, preventing failures in downstream AI agent operations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Connectivity Checks: Verifies the status of stdio and HTTP-based MCP servers.
  • Status Reporting: Provides a clear report on which MCP servers are healthy and which are unavailable.
  • Fallback Guidance: Offers troubleshooting steps and fallback strategies when MCP servers are down.
  • Use Case: Before starting a complex AI task that relies on multiple MCP services (like documentation lookup or code analysis), run this skill to confirm all dependencies are met.

Quick Start

Check the health of all configured MCP servers.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcp-health

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check the connectivity of my local and remote MCP servers?▼

To check the connectivity of your local and remote MCP servers, you validate the health status of both local stdio and remote HTTP MCP servers. This process confirms which servers are accessible and available for downstream operations.

What are the troubleshooting steps when an MCP server is unavailable?▼

When an MCP server is unavailable, troubleshooting steps include verifying the availability of local stdio and remote HTTP server connections. The health check provides fallback guidance to resolve server status issues and restore connectivity.

Does this health check validate both stdio and HTTP based MCP servers?▼

Yes, this health check validates both stdio and HTTP based MCP servers. It specifically verifies the connectivity and availability of server configurations like 'context7', 'deepwiki', and 'microsoftdocs-mcp' to ensure reliable AI agent operations.

Why do my AI agent operations fail before starting complex tasks?▼

Your AI agent operations may fail because the necessary Machine Communication Protocol (MCP) servers are not running or accessible. Running a server health check before starting a complex task confirms all dependencies are met and available.

What is the best way to verify MCP server status before running an AI agent?▼

The best way to verify MCP server status before running an AI agent is to validate connectivity for both local stdio and remote HTTP servers. This provides a clear status report on which dependencies are healthy and which require troubleshooting.

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