MCP server integration for phpMyFAQ knowledge base that allows LLM models to search and query FAQ entries through the Model Context Protocol
Single tool server with a well-defined search capability. The tool has a proper JSON Schema with all parameters typed and described. Tool name follows verb-noun convention ('faq_search'). However, output schema is not documented in the submission, limiting visibility into what the tool returns to the LLM. Error handling and recovery guidance are not visible in the provided code excerpt. The parameter descriptions are clear but lack specificity around response format and use cases.
Search through the phpMyFAQ knowledge base to find relevant FAQ entries that can answer questions. This tool searches both questions and answers in the FAQ database to provide comprehensive results.
Output schema not documented. The tool description does not specify what fields are returned (e.g., title, content, relevance_score, category_name, url), limiting the LLM's ability to extract and chain information from results.
No error handling or recovery guidance. The submission does not show error handling for cases like empty results, database connection failures, or malformed queries. LLMs need to know what to do on failure (retry, refine query, etc.).
Category filtering could be clearer. The 'category_id' parameter is marked optional but the description does not explain what happens if omitted (searches all categories?) or how to discover available category IDs. This forces an extra discovery call or guess.
Limit parameter could benefit from clearer guidance. The default is 10 and max is 50, but the description does not explain the trade-off (e.g., 'Increase to 50 for comprehensive results, but expect slower responses').
| Scored | Grade | Overall | Spec posture | Rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | C | 64 | 2025-06-18+ | v2 |
| 2026-03-09 | F | 0 | - | v1 |