Verify stdio MCP server capabilities, paginated catalogs, JSON Schemas, and static security before connecting an agent.
Single tool 'echo' has a clear verb-noun name and proper schema with type definitions. Description is adequate (89 chars, within 10-1024 range). Input parameter 'message' has type and description. Tool annotations (readOnlyHint, idempotentHint) are present and correct. However, output schema is not documented, the response structure is inferred from code, not declared in the tool definition. No error handling guidance. The server itself is a readiness checker, not a production tool suite, which limits the scope of evaluation.
Return the provided message. Useful for smoke testing MCP clients.
Output schema not documented. Tool returns {content: [{type: 'text', text: string}]} but this structure is not declared in the tool definition. LLMs cannot plan downstream operations without knowing the response shape.
No error handling guidance. Tool definition lacks recovery hints for failure cases (e.g., empty message, encoding issues). LLMs receive no direction on what to do if the call fails.
Tool description is generic and lacks context on when to use it. 'Return the provided message. Useful for smoke testing MCP clients.' does not explain the tool's role in the broader system or when an LLM should invoke it.
| Scored | Grade | Overall | Spec posture | Rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | C | 61 | 2025-06-18+ | v2 |