Local MCP gateway that lazy-loads tool schemas and namespaces downstream servers so your coding agent's context isn't eaten by MCP boilerplate. Built for agents.
mcp_tool_search is a well-designed meta-tool with clear naming, comprehensive description, and complete input schema. The tool follows verb-noun convention (search_*) and includes proper parameter constraints (limit 1-50). Description (169 chars) explains WHAT, WHEN, and WHY. Input schema is properly typed with descriptions for both parameters. However, the tool is singular (only 1 tool exposed), limiting assessment breadth. Output schema is documented in code but not formally exposed in tool registration. Error handling and recovery guidance are absent from the visible definition.
Search MCP tools available from the connected downstream servers. Use when you suspect a tool exists but it isn't currently bound. Returns matching tool names (prefixed with server namespace), their descriptions, and input schemas. Calling this tool also promotes the matched tools so they appear in subsequent list_tools responses.
Output schema not formally documented in tool definition. While ToolSearchResult interface exists in code, the tool registration does not expose return type schema to clients. LLMs cannot plan downstream calls without knowing the structure of matches array and its fields.
No error handling guidance in tool description. Tool may fail (empty query, no matches, pool exhaustion) but description does not explain recovery paths or what to do if search returns zero results.
STDIO-only transport. Server is not remotely accessible and cannot be used by hosted MCP clients. This is a hard architectural limitation, not a definition quality issue, but severely restricts deployment scenarios.
Single tool limits assessment. Only mcp_tool_search is exposed; cannot evaluate composition patterns, tool chaining, or consistency across multiple tools. Gateway's core multiplexing and namespacing logic is not directly testable via tool definitions.
| Scored | Grade | Overall | Spec posture | Rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | C | 65 | 2026-07-28+ | v2 |