mcp-tool-checklist
CommunityA guardrail checklist for MCP tool design.
Authorjmagar
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?
Authoritative MCP tool design checklist to enforce token-consciousness rules, proper tool registration shapes, and a robust 4-element description template, preventing drift and unsafe implementations.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Enforces domain-scoped tool definitions with standard ActionSpec and embedded help output.
- Validates compliance with MCP conventions across pagination, field filtering, truncation, and output budgeting.
- Serves as a reference during tool design, review, and integration to ensure safety, clarity, and catalog quality.
Quick Start
Run the checklist on a new or modified MCP tool to verify compliance before submission.
Dependency Matrix
Required Modules
None requiredComponents
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