A Go HTTP server framework with built-in MCP (Model Context Protocol) support, providing developer tools, routing, middleware, and health checks
HyperServe provides 6 tools with reasonable naming and descriptions, but exhibits inconsistent schema completeness and lacks structured output documentation. Tools follow verb-noun patterns (server_control, route_inspector, read_file, list_directory) which is positive. However, critical gaps exist: (1) tool descriptions vary significantly in helpfulness, dev_guide's description is 125 chars and clear, but read_file and list_directory lack context on use cases and limitations; (2) output schemas are completely undocumented for all tools, so LLMs cannot plan downstream operations; (3) some parameters lack descriptions or constraints (e.g., route_inspector's 'pattern' param has a description but no guidance on regex syntax or matching rules); (4) error handling expectations are not communicated. The calculator tool is a minor concern, it's a basic math utility with clear schema but minimal integration value. Overall, the server demonstrates competent fundamentals but falls short of production-grade quality due to missing output schema documentation and generic parameter descriptions.
Perform basic mathematical calculations
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List the contents of a directory within the configured sandbox root
Read the contents of a file within the configured sandbox root
List registered HTTP routes and middleware registration scopes. The pattern parameter filters routes (e.g., '/api' shows API routes).
Inspect the running HyperServe instance. Action: get_status.
No output schemas documented for any tool. LLMs cannot infer return structure, forcing them to guess what fields to expect. This breaks tool chaining and forces discovery detours.
read_file and list_directory have minimal descriptions (under 50 chars). They lack context about sandbox boundaries, error cases (e.g., 'path not found'), and whether traversal outside the root is blocked. LLMs cannot reason about safe file access.
route_inspector's 'pattern' parameter description mentions pattern examples ('/api', '/health') but does not explain matching semantics (prefix match? exact? regex?). LLMs cannot reliably predict results.
| Scored | Grade | Overall | Spec posture | Rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | C | 66 | 2026-07-28+ | v2 |
No error handling guidance across any tool. If read_file encounters a permission error or list_directory hits a symbolic link loop, there is no documented recovery path or error message format. LLMs have no guidance on next steps.
calculator tool lacks use-case context. No description of when an LLM should call this vs. computing inline. Dividing by zero error handling is undocumented.