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# Directory Structure
```
├── .dockerignore
├── .dxtignore
├── .github
│ ├── FEATURE_STORY_TEMPLATE.md
│ ├── ISSUE_TEMPLATE
│ │ ├── bug_report.yml
│ │ ├── config.yml
│ │ ├── feature_request.yml
│ │ └── mcp_server_request.yml
│ ├── pull_request_template.md
│ └── workflows
│ ├── ci.yml
│ ├── publish-mcp-registry.yml
│ └── release.yml
├── .gitignore
├── .mcpbignore
├── .npmignore
├── .release-it.json
├── CHANGELOG.md
├── CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
├── COMPLETE-IMPLEMENTATION-SUMMARY.md
├── CONTRIBUTING.md
├── CRITICAL-ISSUES-FOUND.md
├── docs
│ ├── clients
│ │ ├── claude-desktop.md
│ │ ├── cline.md
│ │ ├── continue.md
│ │ ├── cursor.md
│ │ ├── perplexity.md
│ │ └── README.md
│ ├── download-stats.md
│ ├── guides
│ │ ├── clipboard-security-pattern.md
│ │ ├── how-it-works.md
│ │ ├── mcp-prompts-for-user-interaction.md
│ │ ├── mcpb-installation.md
│ │ ├── ncp-registry-command.md
│ │ ├── pre-release-checklist.md
│ │ ├── telemetry-design.md
│ │ └── testing.md
│ ├── images
│ │ ├── ncp-add.png
│ │ ├── ncp-find.png
│ │ ├── ncp-help.png
│ │ ├── ncp-import.png
│ │ ├── ncp-list.png
│ │ └── ncp-transformation-flow.png
│ ├── mcp-registry-setup.md
│ ├── pr-schema-additions.ts
│ └── stories
│ ├── 01-dream-and-discover.md
│ ├── 02-secrets-in-plain-sight.md
│ ├── 03-sync-and-forget.md
│ ├── 04-double-click-install.md
│ ├── 05-runtime-detective.md
│ └── 06-official-registry.md
├── DYNAMIC-RUNTIME-SUMMARY.md
├── EXTENSION-CONFIG-DISCOVERY.md
├── INSTALL-EXTENSION.md
├── INTERNAL-MCP-ARCHITECTURE.md
├── jest.config.js
├── LICENSE
├── MANAGEMENT-TOOLS-COMPLETE.md
├── manifest.json
├── manifest.json.backup
├── MCP-CONFIG-SCHEMA-IMPLEMENTATION-EXAMPLE.ts
├── MCP-CONFIG-SCHEMA-SIMPLE-EXAMPLE.json
├── MCP-CONFIGURATION-SCHEMA-FORMAT.json
├── MCPB-ARCHITECTURE-DECISION.md
├── NCP-EXTENSION-COMPLETE.md
├── package-lock.json
├── package.json
├── parity-between-cli-and-mcp.txt
├── PROMPTS-IMPLEMENTATION.md
├── README-COMPARISON.md
├── README.md
├── README.new.md
├── REGISTRY-INTEGRATION-COMPLETE.md
├── RELEASE-PROCESS-IMPROVEMENTS.md
├── RELEASE-SUMMARY.md
├── RELEASE.md
├── RUNTIME-DETECTION-COMPLETE.md
├── scripts
│ ├── cleanup
│ │ └── scan-repository.js
│ └── sync-server-version.cjs
├── SECURITY.md
├── server.json
├── src
│ ├── analytics
│ │ ├── analytics-formatter.ts
│ │ ├── log-parser.ts
│ │ └── visual-formatter.ts
│ ├── auth
│ │ ├── oauth-device-flow.ts
│ │ └── token-store.ts
│ ├── cache
│ │ ├── cache-patcher.ts
│ │ ├── csv-cache.ts
│ │ └── schema-cache.ts
│ ├── cli
│ │ └── index.ts
│ ├── discovery
│ │ ├── engine.ts
│ │ ├── mcp-domain-analyzer.ts
│ │ ├── rag-engine.ts
│ │ ├── search-enhancer.ts
│ │ └── semantic-enhancement-engine.ts
│ ├── extension
│ │ └── extension-init.ts
│ ├── index-mcp.ts
│ ├── index.ts
│ ├── internal-mcps
│ │ ├── internal-mcp-manager.ts
│ │ ├── ncp-management.ts
│ │ └── types.ts
│ ├── orchestrator
│ │ └── ncp-orchestrator.ts
│ ├── profiles
│ │ └── profile-manager.ts
│ ├── server
│ │ ├── mcp-prompts.ts
│ │ └── mcp-server.ts
│ ├── services
│ │ ├── config-prompter.ts
│ │ ├── config-schema-reader.ts
│ │ ├── error-handler.ts
│ │ ├── output-formatter.ts
│ │ ├── registry-client.ts
│ │ ├── tool-context-resolver.ts
│ │ ├── tool-finder.ts
│ │ ├── tool-schema-parser.ts
│ │ └── usage-tips-generator.ts
│ ├── testing
│ │ ├── create-real-mcp-definitions.ts
│ │ ├── dummy-mcp-server.ts
│ │ ├── mcp-definitions.json
│ │ ├── real-mcp-analyzer.ts
│ │ ├── real-mcp-definitions.json
│ │ ├── real-mcps.csv
│ │ ├── setup-dummy-mcps.ts
│ │ ├── setup-tiered-profiles.ts
│ │ ├── test-profile.json
│ │ ├── test-semantic-enhancement.ts
│ │ └── verify-profile-scaling.ts
│ ├── transports
│ │ └── filtered-stdio-transport.ts
│ └── utils
│ ├── claude-desktop-importer.ts
│ ├── client-importer.ts
│ ├── client-registry.ts
│ ├── config-manager.ts
│ ├── health-monitor.ts
│ ├── highlighting.ts
│ ├── logger.ts
│ ├── markdown-renderer.ts
│ ├── mcp-error-parser.ts
│ ├── mcp-wrapper.ts
│ ├── ncp-paths.ts
│ ├── parameter-prompter.ts
│ ├── paths.ts
│ ├── progress-spinner.ts
│ ├── response-formatter.ts
│ ├── runtime-detector.ts
│ ├── schema-examples.ts
│ ├── security.ts
│ ├── text-utils.ts
│ ├── update-checker.ts
│ ├── updater.ts
│ └── version.ts
├── STORY-DRIVEN-DOCUMENTATION.md
├── STORY-FIRST-WORKFLOW.md
├── test
│ ├── __mocks__
│ │ ├── chalk.js
│ │ ├── transformers.js
│ │ ├── updater.js
│ │ └── version.ts
│ ├── cache-loading-focused.test.ts
│ ├── cache-optimization.test.ts
│ ├── cli-help-validation.sh
│ ├── coverage-boost.test.ts
│ ├── curated-ecosystem-validation.test.ts
│ ├── discovery-engine.test.ts
│ ├── discovery-fallback-focused.test.ts
│ ├── ecosystem-discovery-focused.test.ts
│ ├── ecosystem-discovery-validation-simple.test.ts
│ ├── final-80-percent-push.test.ts
│ ├── final-coverage-push.test.ts
│ ├── health-integration.test.ts
│ ├── health-monitor.test.ts
│ ├── helpers
│ │ └── mock-server-manager.ts
│ ├── integration
│ │ └── mcp-client-simulation.test.cjs
│ ├── logger.test.ts
│ ├── mcp-ecosystem-discovery.test.ts
│ ├── mcp-error-parser.test.ts
│ ├── mcp-immediate-response-check.js
│ ├── mcp-server-protocol.test.ts
│ ├── mcp-timeout-scenarios.test.ts
│ ├── mcp-wrapper.test.ts
│ ├── mock-mcps
│ │ ├── aws-server.js
│ │ ├── base-mock-server.mjs
│ │ ├── brave-search-server.js
│ │ ├── docker-server.js
│ │ ├── filesystem-server.js
│ │ ├── git-server.mjs
│ │ ├── github-server.js
│ │ ├── neo4j-server.js
│ │ ├── notion-server.js
│ │ ├── playwright-server.js
│ │ ├── postgres-server.js
│ │ ├── shell-server.js
│ │ ├── slack-server.js
│ │ └── stripe-server.js
│ ├── mock-smithery-mcp
│ │ ├── index.js
│ │ ├── package.json
│ │ └── smithery.yaml
│ ├── ncp-orchestrator.test.ts
│ ├── orchestrator-health-integration.test.ts
│ ├── orchestrator-simple-branches.test.ts
│ ├── performance-benchmark.test.ts
│ ├── quick-coverage.test.ts
│ ├── rag-engine.test.ts
│ ├── regression-snapshot.test.ts
│ ├── search-enhancer.test.ts
│ ├── session-id-passthrough.test.ts
│ ├── setup.ts
│ ├── tool-context-resolver.test.ts
│ ├── tool-schema-parser.test.ts
│ ├── user-story-discovery.test.ts
│ └── version-util.test.ts
└── tsconfig.json
```
# Files
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/src/utils/highlighting.ts:
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```typescript
1 | import chalk from 'chalk';
2 | import { highlight as cliHighlight } from 'cli-highlight';
3 | import prettyjson from 'prettyjson';
4 | import colorizer from 'json-colorizer';
5 |
6 | /**
7 | * Comprehensive color highlighting utilities for NCP
8 | * Handles JSON-RPC, CLI output, tool responses, and interactive elements
9 | */
10 | export class HighlightingUtils {
11 | /**
12 | * Highlight JSON with beautiful syntax colors
13 | * Uses multiple highlighting engines with fallbacks
14 | */
15 | static formatJson(json: any, style: 'cli-highlight' | 'prettyjson' | 'colorizer' | 'auto' = 'auto'): string {
16 | const jsonString = JSON.stringify(json, null, 2);
17 |
18 | try {
19 | if (style === 'prettyjson') {
20 | return prettyjson.render(json, {
21 | keysColor: 'blue',
22 | dashColor: 'grey',
23 | stringColor: 'green',
24 | numberColor: 'yellow'
25 | });
26 | }
27 |
28 | if (style === 'colorizer') {
29 | return (colorizer as any)(jsonString, {
30 | pretty: true,
31 | colors: {
32 | BRACE: 'gray',
33 | BRACKET: 'gray',
34 | COLON: 'gray',
35 | COMMA: 'gray',
36 | STRING_KEY: 'blue',
37 | STRING_LITERAL: 'green',
38 | NUMBER_LITERAL: 'yellow',
39 | BOOLEAN_LITERAL: 'cyan',
40 | NULL_LITERAL: 'red'
41 | }
42 | });
43 | }
44 |
45 | if (style === 'cli-highlight' || style === 'auto') {
46 | return cliHighlight(jsonString, {
47 | language: 'json',
48 | theme: {
49 | keyword: chalk.blue,
50 | string: chalk.green,
51 | number: chalk.yellow,
52 | literal: chalk.cyan
53 | }
54 | });
55 | }
56 |
57 | } catch (error) {
58 | // Try fallback methods
59 | if (style !== 'colorizer') {
60 | try {
61 | return (colorizer as any)(jsonString, { pretty: true });
62 | } catch {}
63 | }
64 |
65 | if (style !== 'prettyjson') {
66 | try {
67 | return prettyjson.render(json);
68 | } catch {}
69 | }
70 |
71 | // Final fallback - basic JSON with manual coloring
72 | return HighlightingUtils.manualJsonHighlight(jsonString);
73 | }
74 |
75 | return jsonString;
76 | }
77 |
78 | /**
79 | * Manual JSON highlighting as final fallback
80 | */
81 | private static manualJsonHighlight(jsonString: string): string {
82 | return jsonString
83 | .replace(/"([^"]+)":/g, chalk.blue('"$1"') + chalk.gray(':'))
84 | .replace(/: "([^"]+)"/g, ': ' + chalk.green('"$1"'))
85 | .replace(/: (\d+)/g, ': ' + chalk.yellow('$1'))
86 | .replace(/: (true|false|null)/g, ': ' + chalk.cyan('$1'))
87 | .replace(/[{}]/g, chalk.gray('$&'))
88 | .replace(/[\[\]]/g, chalk.gray('$&'))
89 | .replace(/,/g, chalk.gray(','));
90 | }
91 |
92 | /**
93 | * Create a bordered JSON display with syntax highlighting
94 | */
95 | static createJsonBox(json: any, title?: string): string {
96 | const highlighted = this.formatJson(json);
97 | const lines = highlighted.split('\n');
98 |
99 | const maxLength = Math.max(...lines.map(line => this.stripAnsi(line).length));
100 | const boxWidth = Math.max(maxLength + 4, 45);
101 |
102 | let output = '';
103 |
104 | if (title) {
105 | output += chalk.blue(`📋 ${title}:\n`);
106 | }
107 |
108 | output += chalk.gray('┌' + '─'.repeat(boxWidth - 2) + '┐\n');
109 |
110 | lines.forEach(line => {
111 | const stripped = this.stripAnsi(line);
112 | const padding = ' '.repeat(boxWidth - stripped.length - 4);
113 | output += chalk.gray(`│ `) + line + padding + chalk.gray(` │\n`);
114 | });
115 |
116 | output += chalk.gray('└' + '─'.repeat(boxWidth - 2) + '┘');
117 |
118 | return output;
119 | }
120 |
121 | /**
122 | * Highlight JSON-RPC responses with beautiful formatting
123 | */
124 | static formatJsonRpc(response: any): string {
125 | if (response.error) {
126 | return this.createJsonBox(response, chalk.red('JSON-RPC Error'));
127 | }
128 |
129 | if (response.result) {
130 | return this.createJsonBox(response, chalk.green('JSON-RPC Response'));
131 | }
132 |
133 | return this.createJsonBox(response, 'JSON-RPC');
134 | }
135 |
136 | /**
137 | * Format tool discovery results with confidence-based colors
138 | */
139 | static formatToolResult(tool: any, index: number): string {
140 | const confidence = parseFloat(tool.confidence || '0');
141 | let confidenceColor = chalk.red;
142 |
143 | if (confidence >= 70) confidenceColor = chalk.green;
144 | else if (confidence >= 50) confidenceColor = chalk.yellow;
145 | else if (confidence >= 30) confidenceColor = chalk.hex('#FFA500');
146 |
147 | let result = chalk.cyan(`${index}. `) +
148 | chalk.bold(tool.name) +
149 | chalk.gray(` (${tool.source || 'unknown'})\n`) +
150 | ` Confidence: ` + confidenceColor(`${confidence}%\n`) +
151 | ` Command: ` + chalk.dim(tool.command || 'unknown');
152 |
153 | if (tool.description) {
154 | result += `\n ` + chalk.gray(tool.description.substring(0, 100) + '...');
155 | }
156 |
157 | return result;
158 | }
159 |
160 | /**
161 | * Format profile tree with beautiful colors
162 | */
163 | static formatProfileTree(profileName: string, mcps: any[]): string {
164 | let output = chalk.blue(`📦 ${profileName}\n`);
165 |
166 | if (mcps.length === 0) {
167 | output += chalk.gray(' └── (empty)');
168 | return output;
169 | }
170 |
171 | mcps.forEach((mcp, index) => {
172 | const isLast = index === mcps.length - 1;
173 | const connector = isLast ? '└──' : '├──';
174 |
175 | output += chalk.gray(` ${connector} `) + chalk.cyan(mcp.name) + '\n';
176 |
177 | if (mcp.command) {
178 | const subConnector = isLast ? ' ' : ' │ ';
179 | output += chalk.gray(subConnector + '└── ') + chalk.dim(mcp.command);
180 | if (mcp.args && mcp.args.length > 0) {
181 | output += chalk.dim(' ' + mcp.args.join(' '));
182 | }
183 | if (index < mcps.length - 1) output += '\n';
184 | }
185 | });
186 |
187 | return output;
188 | }
189 |
190 | /**
191 | * Format status messages with appropriate colors
192 | */
193 | static formatStatus(message: string, type: 'success' | 'error' | 'warning' | 'info' = 'info'): string {
194 | const icons = {
195 | success: '✅',
196 | error: '❌',
197 | warning: '⚠️',
198 | info: 'ℹ️'
199 | };
200 |
201 | const colors = {
202 | success: chalk.green,
203 | error: chalk.red,
204 | warning: chalk.yellow,
205 | info: chalk.blue
206 | };
207 |
208 | return colors[type](`${icons[type]} ${message}`);
209 | }
210 |
211 | /**
212 | * Create animated progress indicator
213 | */
214 | static createProgressBar(current: number, total: number, width: number = 30): string {
215 | const percentage = Math.round((current / total) * 100);
216 | const filled = Math.round((current / total) * width);
217 | const empty = width - filled;
218 |
219 | const bar = chalk.green('█'.repeat(filled)) + chalk.gray('░'.repeat(empty));
220 |
221 | return `[${bar}] ${chalk.cyan(percentage + '%')} (${current}/${total})`;
222 | }
223 |
224 | /**
225 | * Format code blocks with syntax highlighting
226 | */
227 | static formatCode(code: string, language?: string): string {
228 | try {
229 | return cliHighlight(code, { language: language || 'javascript', theme: 'default' });
230 | } catch (error) {
231 | return code;
232 | }
233 | }
234 |
235 | /**
236 | * Format markdown with basic styling
237 | */
238 | static formatMarkdown(markdown: string): string {
239 | return markdown
240 | .replace(/^# (.*)/gm, chalk.bold.blue('# $1'))
241 | .replace(/^## (.*)/gm, chalk.bold.cyan('## $1'))
242 | .replace(/^### (.*)/gm, chalk.bold.yellow('### $1'))
243 | .replace(/\*\*(.*?)\*\*/g, chalk.bold('$1'))
244 | .replace(/\*(.*?)\*/g, chalk.italic('$1'))
245 | .replace(/`(.*?)`/g, chalk.gray.bgBlack(' $1 '));
246 | }
247 |
248 | /**
249 | * Highlight configuration values
250 | */
251 | static formatConfigValue(key: string, value: any): string {
252 | let formattedValue = '';
253 |
254 | if (typeof value === 'string') {
255 | formattedValue = chalk.green(`"${value}"`);
256 | } else if (typeof value === 'number') {
257 | formattedValue = chalk.yellow(value.toString());
258 | } else if (typeof value === 'boolean') {
259 | formattedValue = value ? chalk.green('true') : chalk.red('false');
260 | } else if (Array.isArray(value)) {
261 | formattedValue = chalk.magenta(`[${value.length} items]`);
262 | } else if (typeof value === 'object' && value !== null) {
263 | formattedValue = chalk.magenta(`{object}`);
264 | } else {
265 | formattedValue = chalk.gray('null');
266 | }
267 |
268 | return chalk.cyan(key) + chalk.white(': ') + formattedValue;
269 | }
270 |
271 | /**
272 | * Create a separator line
273 | */
274 | static createSeparator(char: string = '─', length: number = 50): string {
275 | return chalk.gray(char.repeat(length));
276 | }
277 |
278 | /**
279 | * Format table-like data
280 | */
281 | static formatTable(headers: string[], rows: string[][]): string {
282 | const columnWidths = headers.map((header, i) =>
283 | Math.max(header.length, ...rows.map(row => (row[i] || '').length))
284 | );
285 |
286 | let output = '';
287 |
288 | // Header
289 | output += headers.map((header, i) =>
290 | chalk.bold.blue(header.padEnd(columnWidths[i]))
291 | ).join(' │ ') + '\n';
292 |
293 | // Separator
294 | output += columnWidths.map(width =>
295 | chalk.gray('─'.repeat(width))
296 | ).join('─┼─') + '\n';
297 |
298 | // Rows
299 | rows.forEach(row => {
300 | output += row.map((cell, i) =>
301 | (cell || '').padEnd(columnWidths[i])
302 | ).join(' │ ') + '\n';
303 | });
304 |
305 | return output;
306 | }
307 |
308 | /**
309 | * Strip ANSI escape codes from string (for length calculations)
310 | */
311 | private static stripAnsi(str: string): string {
312 | return str.replace(/\x1b\[[0-9;]*m/g, '');
313 | }
314 | }
315 |
316 | /**
317 | * Convenience exports for common highlighting patterns
318 | */
319 | export const highlightUtils = HighlightingUtils;
320 | export const formatJson = HighlightingUtils.formatJson;
321 | export const formatJsonRpc = HighlightingUtils.formatJsonRpc;
322 | export const formatStatus = HighlightingUtils.formatStatus;
323 | export const createJsonBox = HighlightingUtils.createJsonBox;
```
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/src/discovery/search-enhancer.ts:
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```typescript
1 | /**
2 | * Search Enhancement System
3 | * Maps action words to semantic equivalents and categorizes terms for intelligent ranking
4 | */
5 |
6 | interface ActionSemanticMapping {
7 | [action: string]: string[];
8 | }
9 |
10 | interface TermTypeMapping {
11 | [type: string]: string[];
12 | }
13 |
14 | interface ScoringWeights {
15 | [type: string]: {
16 | name: number;
17 | desc: number;
18 | };
19 | }
20 |
21 | export class SearchEnhancer {
22 | /**
23 | * Semantic action mappings for enhanced intent matching
24 | * Maps indirect actions to their direct equivalents
25 | */
26 | private static readonly ACTION_SEMANTIC: ActionSemanticMapping = {
27 | // Write/Create actions
28 | 'save': ['write', 'create', 'store', 'edit', 'modify', 'update'],
29 | 'make': ['create', 'write', 'add'],
30 | 'store': ['write', 'save', 'put'],
31 | 'put': ['write', 'store', 'add'],
32 | 'insert': ['add', 'write', 'create'],
33 |
34 | // Read/Retrieve actions
35 | 'load': ['read', 'get', 'open'],
36 | 'show': ['view', 'display', 'read'],
37 | 'fetch': ['get', 'retrieve', 'read'],
38 | 'retrieve': ['get', 'fetch', 'read'],
39 | 'display': ['show', 'view', 'read'],
40 |
41 | // Modify/Update actions
42 | 'modify': ['edit', 'update', 'change'],
43 | 'alter': ['edit', 'modify', 'update'],
44 | 'patch': ['edit', 'update', 'modify'],
45 | 'change': ['edit', 'modify', 'update'],
46 |
47 | // Delete/Remove actions
48 | 'remove': ['delete', 'clear', 'drop'],
49 | 'clear': ['delete', 'remove', 'drop'],
50 | 'destroy': ['delete', 'remove', 'clear'],
51 | 'drop': ['delete', 'remove', 'clear'],
52 |
53 | // Search/Query actions
54 | 'find': ['search', 'query', 'get'],
55 | 'lookup': ['find', 'search', 'get'],
56 | 'query': ['search', 'find', 'get'],
57 | 'filter': ['search', 'find', 'query'],
58 |
59 | // Execute/Run actions
60 | 'execute': ['run', 'start', 'launch'],
61 | 'launch': ['run', 'start', 'execute'],
62 | 'invoke': ['run', 'execute', 'call'],
63 | 'trigger': ['run', 'execute', 'start']
64 | };
65 |
66 | /**
67 | * Term type classification for differentiated scoring
68 | * Categorizes query terms by their semantic role
69 | */
70 | private static readonly TERM_TYPES: TermTypeMapping = {
71 | ACTION: [
72 | // Primary actions
73 | 'save', 'write', 'create', 'make', 'add', 'insert', 'store', 'put',
74 | 'read', 'get', 'load', 'open', 'view', 'show', 'fetch', 'retrieve',
75 | 'edit', 'update', 'modify', 'change', 'alter', 'patch',
76 | 'delete', 'remove', 'clear', 'drop', 'destroy',
77 | 'list', 'find', 'search', 'query', 'filter', 'lookup',
78 | 'run', 'execute', 'start', 'stop', 'restart', 'launch', 'invoke',
79 |
80 | // Extended actions
81 | 'copy', 'move', 'rename', 'duplicate', 'clone',
82 | 'upload', 'download', 'sync', 'backup', 'restore',
83 | 'import', 'export', 'convert', 'transform', 'process',
84 | 'validate', 'verify', 'check', 'test', 'monitor'
85 | ],
86 |
87 | OBJECT: [
88 | // File/Document objects
89 | 'file', 'files', 'document', 'documents', 'data', 'content',
90 | 'folder', 'directory', 'directories', 'path', 'paths',
91 | 'image', 'images', 'video', 'videos', 'audio', 'media',
92 |
93 | // Data objects
94 | 'record', 'records', 'entry', 'entries', 'item', 'items',
95 | 'database', 'table', 'tables', 'collection', 'dataset',
96 | 'user', 'users', 'account', 'accounts', 'profile', 'profiles',
97 |
98 | // System objects
99 | 'process', 'processes', 'service', 'services', 'application', 'apps',
100 | 'server', 'servers', 'connection', 'connections', 'session', 'sessions',
101 | 'config', 'configuration', 'settings', 'preferences', 'options'
102 | ],
103 |
104 | MODIFIER: [
105 | // Format modifiers
106 | 'text', 'binary', 'json', 'xml', 'csv', 'html', 'markdown', 'pdf',
107 | 'yaml', 'toml', 'ini', 'config', 'log', 'tmp', 'temp',
108 |
109 | // Size modifiers
110 | 'large', 'small', 'big', 'tiny', 'huge', 'mini', 'massive',
111 |
112 | // State modifiers
113 | 'new', 'old', 'existing', 'current', 'active', 'inactive',
114 | 'enabled', 'disabled', 'public', 'private', 'hidden', 'visible',
115 |
116 | // Quality modifiers
117 | 'empty', 'full', 'partial', 'complete', 'broken', 'valid', 'invalid'
118 | ],
119 |
120 | SCOPE: [
121 | // Quantity scope
122 | 'all', 'some', 'none', 'every', 'each', 'any',
123 | 'multiple', 'single', 'one', 'many', 'few', 'several',
124 |
125 | // Processing scope
126 | 'batch', 'bulk', 'individual', 'group', 'mass',
127 | 'recursive', 'nested', 'deep', 'shallow',
128 |
129 | // Range scope
130 | 'first', 'last', 'next', 'previous', 'recent', 'latest'
131 | ]
132 | };
133 |
134 | /**
135 | * Scoring weights for different term types
136 | * Higher weights indicate more important semantic roles
137 | */
138 | private static readonly SCORING_WEIGHTS: ScoringWeights = {
139 | ACTION: { name: 0.7, desc: 0.35 }, // Highest weight - intent is critical
140 | OBJECT: { name: 0.2, desc: 0.1 }, // Medium weight - what we're acting on
141 | MODIFIER: { name: 0.05, desc: 0.025 }, // Low weight - how we're acting
142 | SCOPE: { name: 0.03, desc: 0.015 } // Lowest weight - scale of action
143 | };
144 |
145 | /**
146 | * Get semantic mappings for an action word
147 | */
148 | static getActionSemantics(action: string): string[] {
149 | return this.ACTION_SEMANTIC[action.toLowerCase()] || [];
150 | }
151 |
152 | /**
153 | * Classify a term by its semantic type
154 | */
155 | static classifyTerm(term: string): string {
156 | const lowerTerm = term.toLowerCase();
157 |
158 | for (const [type, terms] of Object.entries(this.TERM_TYPES)) {
159 | if (terms.includes(lowerTerm)) {
160 | return type;
161 | }
162 | }
163 |
164 | return 'OTHER';
165 | }
166 |
167 | /**
168 | * Get scoring weights for a term type
169 | */
170 | static getTypeWeights(termType: string): { name: number; desc: number } {
171 | return this.SCORING_WEIGHTS[termType] || { name: 0.15, desc: 0.075 };
172 | }
173 |
174 | /**
175 | * Get all action words for a specific category
176 | */
177 | static getActionsByCategory(category: 'write' | 'read' | 'modify' | 'delete' | 'search' | 'execute'): string[] {
178 | const actions = this.TERM_TYPES.ACTION;
179 | const categoryMappings = {
180 | write: ['save', 'write', 'create', 'make', 'add', 'insert', 'store', 'put'],
181 | read: ['read', 'get', 'load', 'open', 'view', 'show', 'fetch', 'retrieve'],
182 | modify: ['edit', 'update', 'modify', 'change', 'alter', 'patch'],
183 | delete: ['delete', 'remove', 'clear', 'drop', 'destroy'],
184 | search: ['list', 'find', 'search', 'query', 'filter', 'lookup'],
185 | execute: ['run', 'execute', 'start', 'stop', 'restart', 'launch', 'invoke']
186 | };
187 |
188 | return categoryMappings[category] || [];
189 | }
190 |
191 | /**
192 | * Add new action semantic mapping (for extensibility)
193 | */
194 | static addActionSemantic(action: string, semantics: string[]): void {
195 | this.ACTION_SEMANTIC[action.toLowerCase()] = semantics;
196 | }
197 |
198 | /**
199 | * Add terms to a type category (for extensibility)
200 | */
201 | static addTermsToType(type: string, terms: string[]): void {
202 | if (!this.TERM_TYPES[type]) {
203 | this.TERM_TYPES[type] = [];
204 | }
205 | this.TERM_TYPES[type].push(...terms.map(t => t.toLowerCase()));
206 | }
207 |
208 | /**
209 | * Update scoring weights for a term type (for tuning)
210 | */
211 | static updateTypeWeights(type: string, nameWeight: number, descWeight: number): void {
212 | this.SCORING_WEIGHTS[type] = { name: nameWeight, desc: descWeight };
213 | }
214 |
215 | /**
216 | * Calculate intent penalty for conflicting actions
217 | */
218 | static getIntentPenalty(actionTerm: string, toolName: string): number {
219 | const lowerToolName = toolName.toLowerCase();
220 |
221 | // Penalize read-only tools when user wants to save/write
222 | if ((actionTerm === 'save' || actionTerm === 'write') &&
223 | (lowerToolName.includes('read') && !lowerToolName.includes('write') && !lowerToolName.includes('edit'))) {
224 | return 0.3; // Penalty for read-only tools when intent is save/write
225 | }
226 |
227 | // Penalize write tools when user wants to read
228 | if (actionTerm === 'read' &&
229 | (lowerToolName.includes('write') && !lowerToolName.includes('read'))) {
230 | return 0.2; // Penalty for write-only tools when intent is read
231 | }
232 |
233 | // Penalize delete tools when user wants to create/add
234 | if ((actionTerm === 'create' || actionTerm === 'add') &&
235 | lowerToolName.includes('delete')) {
236 | return 0.3; // Penalty for delete tools when intent is create
237 | }
238 |
239 | return 0; // No penalty
240 | }
241 |
242 | /**
243 | * Get debug information for a query
244 | */
245 | static analyzeQuery(query: string): {
246 | terms: string[];
247 | classifications: { [term: string]: string };
248 | actionSemantics: { [action: string]: string[] };
249 | weights: { [term: string]: { name: number; desc: number } };
250 | } {
251 | const terms = query.toLowerCase().split(/\s+/).filter(term => term.length > 2);
252 | const classifications: { [term: string]: string } = {};
253 | const actionSemantics: { [action: string]: string[] } = {};
254 | const weights: { [term: string]: { name: number; desc: number } } = {};
255 |
256 | for (const term of terms) {
257 | const type = this.classifyTerm(term);
258 | classifications[term] = type;
259 | weights[term] = this.getTypeWeights(type);
260 |
261 | if (type === 'ACTION') {
262 | const semantics = this.getActionSemantics(term);
263 | if (semantics.length > 0) {
264 | actionSemantics[term] = semantics;
265 | }
266 | }
267 | }
268 |
269 | return { terms, classifications, actionSemantics, weights };
270 | }
271 |
272 | /**
273 | * Get all available term types (for documentation)
274 | */
275 | static getAllTermTypes(): string[] {
276 | return Object.keys(this.TERM_TYPES).sort();
277 | }
278 |
279 | /**
280 | * Get all action words (for documentation)
281 | */
282 | static getAllActions(): string[] {
283 | return Object.keys(this.ACTION_SEMANTIC).sort();
284 | }
285 | }
286 |
287 | export default SearchEnhancer;
```
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```markdown
1 | # MCP Prompts Implementation Summary
2 |
3 | ## ✅ **What We've Implemented**
4 |
5 | You asked: "Can we pop up dialog boxes for user approval even when using .mcpb?"
6 |
7 | **Answer: YES!** We've implemented MCP protocol's **prompts capability** that works in Claude Desktop, even with .mcpb bundles.
8 |
9 | ---
10 |
11 | ## 🎯 **How It Works**
12 |
13 | ### **The Flow**
14 |
15 | 1. **AI wants to do something** (e.g., add GitHub MCP)
16 | 2. **NCP triggers a prompt** (shows dialog to user)
17 | 3. **User approves/declines** (clicks YES/NO or provides input)
18 | 4. **NCP gets response** (executes or cancels based on user choice)
19 |
20 | ### **Works Everywhere**
21 |
22 | | Environment | Prompt Display |
23 | |-------------|----------------|
24 | | **.mcpb in Claude Desktop** | ✅ Native dialog boxes |
25 | | **npm in Claude Desktop** | ✅ Native dialog boxes |
26 | | **VS Code** | ✅ Quick pick / input box |
27 | | **Cursor** | ✅ IDE notifications |
28 |
29 | ---
30 |
31 | ## 📁 **Files Created/Modified**
32 |
33 | ### **New Files**
34 |
35 | 1. **`src/server/mcp-prompts.ts`** - Prompt definitions and generators
36 | - Defines 4 prompt types (confirm_add, confirm_remove, configure, approve_dangerous)
37 | - Generates user-friendly prompt messages
38 | - Parses user responses
39 |
40 | 2. **`docs/guides/mcp-prompts-for-user-interaction.md`** - Complete documentation
41 | - Architecture diagrams
42 | - Usage examples
43 | - Implementation roadmap
44 |
45 | ### **Modified Files**
46 |
47 | 1. **`src/server/mcp-server.ts`**
48 | - Added `prompts: {}` to capabilities
49 | - Updated `handleListPrompts()` to include NCP_PROMPTS
50 | - Implemented `handleGetPrompt()` for prompt generation
51 | - Added `prompts/get` to request router
52 |
53 | ---
54 |
55 | ## 🛠️ **Available Prompts**
56 |
57 | ### **1. confirm_add_mcp**
58 | **Purpose:** Ask user before adding new MCP server
59 |
60 | **Parameters:**
61 | - `mcp_name` - Name of the MCP to add
62 | - `command` - Command to execute
63 | - `args` - Command arguments (optional)
64 | - `profile` - Target profile (default: 'all')
65 |
66 | **User sees:**
67 | ```
68 | Do you want to add the MCP server "github" to profile "all"?
69 |
70 | Command: npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-github
71 |
72 | This will allow Claude to access the tools provided by this MCP server.
73 |
74 | Please respond with YES to confirm or NO to cancel.
75 |
76 | [ YES ] [ NO ]
77 | ```
78 |
79 | ---
80 |
81 | ### **2. confirm_remove_mcp**
82 | **Purpose:** Ask user before removing MCP server
83 |
84 | **Parameters:**
85 | - `mcp_name` - Name of the MCP to remove
86 | - `profile` - Profile to remove from (default: 'all')
87 |
88 | **User sees:**
89 | ```
90 | Do you want to remove the MCP server "github" from profile "all"?
91 |
92 | This will remove access to all tools provided by this MCP server.
93 |
94 | Please respond with YES to confirm or NO to cancel.
95 |
96 | [ YES ] [ NO ]
97 | ```
98 |
99 | ---
100 |
101 | ### **3. configure_mcp**
102 | **Purpose:** Collect configuration input from user
103 |
104 | **Parameters:**
105 | - `mcp_name` - Name of the MCP being configured
106 | - `config_type` - Type of configuration
107 | - `description` - What to ask for
108 |
109 | **User sees:**
110 | ```
111 | Configuration needed for "github":
112 |
113 | GitHub Personal Access Token (for repository access)
114 |
115 | Please provide the required value.
116 |
117 | [ Input: _________________ ]
118 | ```
119 |
120 | ---
121 |
122 | ### **4. approve_dangerous_operation**
123 | **Purpose:** Get approval for risky operations
124 |
125 | **Parameters:**
126 | - `operation` - Description of operation
127 | - `impact` - Potential impact description
128 |
129 | **User sees:**
130 | ```
131 | ⚠️ Dangerous Operation
132 |
133 | Remove all MCP servers from profile 'all'
134 |
135 | Potential Impact:
136 | - All configured MCPs will be removed
137 | - Claude will lose access to all tools
138 | - Configuration will need to be rebuilt
139 |
140 | Do you want to proceed?
141 |
142 | [ YES ] [ NO ]
143 | ```
144 |
145 | ---
146 |
147 | ## 🚀 **Next Steps to Complete Implementation**
148 |
149 | ### **Phase 1: Foundation** ✅ DONE
150 | - [x] Prompts capability enabled
151 | - [x] Prompt definitions created
152 | - [x] Prompt handlers implemented
153 | - [x] Documentation written
154 |
155 | ### **Phase 2: Add Management Tools** (TODO)
156 |
157 | Add these new tools that USE the prompts:
158 |
159 | ```typescript
160 | // 1. add_mcp tool
161 | {
162 | name: 'add_mcp',
163 | description: 'Add a new MCP server (requires user approval)',
164 | inputSchema: {
165 | type: 'object',
166 | properties: {
167 | mcp_name: { type: 'string' },
168 | command: { type: 'string' },
169 | args: { type: 'array', items: { type: 'string' } },
170 | env: { type: 'object' }
171 | },
172 | required: ['mcp_name', 'command']
173 | }
174 | }
175 |
176 | // Implementation pseudo-code:
177 | async function handleAddMCP(args) {
178 | // 1. Show prompt to user
179 | const confirmed = await showPrompt('confirm_add_mcp', args);
180 |
181 | // 2. If user approved, add MCP
182 | if (confirmed) {
183 | await profileManager.addMCPToProfile(args.profile, args.mcp_name, {
184 | command: args.command,
185 | args: args.args,
186 | env: args.env
187 | });
188 | return { success: true };
189 | }
190 |
191 | return { success: false, message: 'User cancelled' };
192 | }
193 |
194 | // 2. remove_mcp tool
195 | {
196 | name: 'remove_mcp',
197 | description: 'Remove an MCP server (requires user approval)',
198 | inputSchema: {
199 | type: 'object',
200 | properties: {
201 | mcp_name: { type: 'string' },
202 | profile: { type: 'string', default: 'all' }
203 | },
204 | required: ['mcp_name']
205 | }
206 | }
207 |
208 | // 3. configure_env tool
209 | {
210 | name: 'configure_env',
211 | description: 'Configure environment variables for MCP (collects input)',
212 | inputSchema: {
213 | type: 'object',
214 | properties: {
215 | mcp_name: { type: 'string' },
216 | var_name: { type: 'string' },
217 | description: { type: 'string' }
218 | },
219 | required: ['mcp_name', 'var_name']
220 | }
221 | }
222 | ```
223 |
224 | ---
225 |
226 | ## 🎬 **Example User Experience**
227 |
228 | ### **Scenario: User asks AI to add GitHub MCP**
229 |
230 | **User:** "Add the GitHub MCP server so you can access my repositories"
231 |
232 | **Claude (AI) thinks:**
233 | ```
234 | I need to add the GitHub MCP server. Let me use the add_mcp tool.
235 | ```
236 |
237 | **Claude calls tool:**
238 | ```json
239 | {
240 | "name": "add_mcp",
241 | "arguments": {
242 | "mcp_name": "github",
243 | "command": "npx",
244 | "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github"]
245 | }
246 | }
247 | ```
248 |
249 | **NCP shows prompt to user:**
250 | ```
251 | ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
252 | │ Do you want to add the MCP server "github" │
253 | │ to profile "all"? │
254 | │ │
255 | │ Command: npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/ │
256 | │ server-github │
257 | │ │
258 | │ This will allow Claude to access the tools │
259 | │ provided by this MCP server. │
260 | │ │
261 | │ [ YES ] [ NO ] │
262 | └────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
263 | ```
264 |
265 | **User clicks: YES**
266 |
267 | **NCP adds the MCP and returns:**
268 | ```json
269 | {
270 | "success": true,
271 | "message": "MCP server 'github' added successfully",
272 | "tools_count": 5,
273 | "tools": ["create_issue", "get_repository", "search_code", "create_pr", "list_issues"]
274 | }
275 | ```
276 |
277 | **Claude tells user:**
278 | ```
279 | ✅ I've successfully added the GitHub MCP server!
280 |
281 | I now have access to 5 new tools for working with GitHub:
282 | - Create issues
283 | - Get repository information
284 | - Search code
285 | - Create pull requests
286 | - List issues
287 |
288 | You can now ask me to interact with your GitHub repositories!
289 | ```
290 |
291 | ---
292 |
293 | ## 🔒 **Security Benefits**
294 |
295 | | Without Prompts | With Prompts |
296 | |-----------------|--------------|
297 | | ❌ AI modifies config freely | ✅ User approves every change |
298 | | ❌ No transparency | ✅ User sees exact command |
299 | | ❌ Hard to undo mistakes | ✅ Prevent mistakes before they happen |
300 | | ❌ User feels out of control | ✅ User stays in control |
301 |
302 | ---
303 |
304 | ## 🧪 **Testing**
305 |
306 | ### **Test Prompts Capability**
307 |
308 | ```bash
309 | # 1. List available prompts
310 | echo '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"prompts/list","params":{}}' | npx ncp
311 |
312 | # Expected: Returns NCP_PROMPTS array
313 | ```
314 |
315 | ### **Test Specific Prompt**
316 |
317 | ```bash
318 | # 2. Get add_mcp confirmation prompt
319 | echo '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":2,"method":"prompts/get","params":{"name":"confirm_add_mcp","arguments":{"mcp_name":"test","command":"echo","args":["hello"]}}}' | npx ncp
320 |
321 | # Expected: Returns prompt messages for user
322 | ```
323 |
324 | ### **Test in Claude Desktop**
325 |
326 | 1. Start NCP as MCP server (via .mcpb or npm)
327 | 2. Say to Claude: "What prompts do you have available?"
328 | 3. Claude will call `prompts/list` and show the 4 prompts
329 | 4. Say: "Show me the add MCP confirmation"
330 | 5. Claude will call `prompts/get` and generate the message
331 |
332 | ---
333 |
334 | ## 📊 **Implementation Status**
335 |
336 | | Component | Status | File |
337 | |-----------|--------|------|
338 | | Prompts capability | ✅ Done | `src/server/mcp-server.ts:197` |
339 | | Prompt definitions | ✅ Done | `src/server/mcp-prompts.ts` |
340 | | handleListPrompts | ✅ Done | `src/server/mcp-server.ts:747` |
341 | | handleGetPrompt | ✅ Done | `src/server/mcp-server.ts:777` |
342 | | Message generators | ✅ Done | `src/server/mcp-prompts.ts` |
343 | | Documentation | ✅ Done | `docs/guides/mcp-prompts-for-user-interaction.md` |
344 | | Management tools (add/remove) | ⏳ TODO | Need to implement |
345 | | Prompt response parsing | ⏳ TODO | Need to integrate |
346 |
347 | ---
348 |
349 | ## 💡 **Key Insight**
350 |
351 | **The foundation is complete!** We have:
352 | - ✅ Prompts capability enabled
353 | - ✅ 4 prompts defined and ready
354 | - ✅ Prompt generation working
355 | - ✅ Full documentation
356 |
357 | **What's left:** Add the actual management tools (`add_mcp`, `remove_mcp`) that USE these prompts.
358 |
359 | **This answers your question:** YES, you can pop up dialog boxes for user approval, even in .mcpb bundles! The MCP protocol makes this possible through the prompts capability. 🎉
360 |
361 | ---
362 |
363 | ## 🔗 **Related Files**
364 |
365 | - **Implementation:** `src/server/mcp-prompts.ts`
366 | - **Integration:** `src/server/mcp-server.ts`
367 | - **Documentation:** `docs/guides/mcp-prompts-for-user-interaction.md`
368 | - **MCP Spec:** https://modelcontextprotocol.io/docs/concepts/prompts
369 |
370 | ---
371 |
372 | **Ready to add management tools when you want to proceed with Phase 2!** 🚀
373 |
```
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```typescript
1 | import { SearchEnhancer } from '../src/discovery/search-enhancer';
2 |
3 | describe('SearchEnhancer', () => {
4 | describe('Action Semantic Mapping', () => {
5 | test('should get semantic mappings for save action', () => {
6 | const semantics = SearchEnhancer.getActionSemantics('save');
7 | expect(semantics).toContain('write');
8 | expect(semantics).toContain('create');
9 | expect(semantics).toContain('store');
10 | expect(semantics).toContain('edit');
11 | expect(semantics).toContain('modify');
12 | expect(semantics).toContain('update');
13 | });
14 |
15 | test('should get semantic mappings for load action', () => {
16 | const semantics = SearchEnhancer.getActionSemantics('load');
17 | expect(semantics).toContain('read');
18 | expect(semantics).toContain('get');
19 | expect(semantics).toContain('open');
20 | });
21 |
22 | test('should return empty array for unknown action', () => {
23 | const semantics = SearchEnhancer.getActionSemantics('unknownaction');
24 | expect(semantics).toEqual([]);
25 | });
26 |
27 | test('should handle case-insensitive action words', () => {
28 | const semantics1 = SearchEnhancer.getActionSemantics('SAVE');
29 | const semantics2 = SearchEnhancer.getActionSemantics('save');
30 | expect(semantics1).toEqual(semantics2);
31 | });
32 | });
33 |
34 | describe('Term Classification', () => {
35 | test('should classify action terms correctly', () => {
36 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('save')).toBe('ACTION');
37 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('write')).toBe('ACTION');
38 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('read')).toBe('ACTION');
39 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('delete')).toBe('ACTION');
40 | });
41 |
42 | test('should classify object terms correctly', () => {
43 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('file')).toBe('OBJECT');
44 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('document')).toBe('OBJECT');
45 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('database')).toBe('OBJECT');
46 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('user')).toBe('OBJECT');
47 | });
48 |
49 | test('should classify modifier terms correctly', () => {
50 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('text')).toBe('MODIFIER');
51 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('json')).toBe('MODIFIER');
52 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('large')).toBe('MODIFIER');
53 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('new')).toBe('MODIFIER');
54 | });
55 |
56 | test('should classify scope terms correctly', () => {
57 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('all')).toBe('SCOPE');
58 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('multiple')).toBe('SCOPE');
59 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('batch')).toBe('SCOPE');
60 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('recursive')).toBe('SCOPE');
61 | });
62 |
63 | test('should return OTHER for unrecognized terms', () => {
64 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('xyz')).toBe('OTHER');
65 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('randomword')).toBe('OTHER');
66 | });
67 | });
68 |
69 | describe('Type Weights', () => {
70 | test('should return correct weights for ACTION type', () => {
71 | const weights = SearchEnhancer.getTypeWeights('ACTION');
72 | expect(weights.name).toBe(0.7);
73 | expect(weights.desc).toBe(0.35);
74 | });
75 |
76 | test('should return correct weights for OBJECT type', () => {
77 | const weights = SearchEnhancer.getTypeWeights('OBJECT');
78 | expect(weights.name).toBe(0.2);
79 | expect(weights.desc).toBe(0.1);
80 | });
81 |
82 | test('should return correct weights for MODIFIER type', () => {
83 | const weights = SearchEnhancer.getTypeWeights('MODIFIER');
84 | expect(weights.name).toBe(0.05);
85 | expect(weights.desc).toBe(0.025);
86 | });
87 |
88 | test('should return correct weights for SCOPE type', () => {
89 | const weights = SearchEnhancer.getTypeWeights('SCOPE');
90 | expect(weights.name).toBe(0.03);
91 | expect(weights.desc).toBe(0.015);
92 | });
93 |
94 | test('should return default weights for unknown type', () => {
95 | const weights = SearchEnhancer.getTypeWeights('UNKNOWN');
96 | expect(weights.name).toBe(0.15);
97 | expect(weights.desc).toBe(0.075);
98 | });
99 | });
100 |
101 | describe('Intent Penalty', () => {
102 | test('should penalize read-only tools when intent is save', () => {
103 | const penalty = SearchEnhancer.getIntentPenalty('save', 'read_file');
104 | expect(penalty).toBe(0.3);
105 | });
106 |
107 | test('should penalize read-only tools when intent is write', () => {
108 | const penalty = SearchEnhancer.getIntentPenalty('write', 'read_text_file');
109 | expect(penalty).toBe(0.3);
110 | });
111 |
112 | test('should not penalize tools with both read and write capabilities', () => {
113 | const penalty = SearchEnhancer.getIntentPenalty('save', 'read_write_file');
114 | expect(penalty).toBe(0);
115 | });
116 |
117 | test('should not penalize tools with edit capability', () => {
118 | const penalty = SearchEnhancer.getIntentPenalty('save', 'edit_file');
119 | expect(penalty).toBe(0);
120 | });
121 |
122 | test('should penalize write-only tools when intent is read', () => {
123 | const penalty = SearchEnhancer.getIntentPenalty('read', 'write_file');
124 | expect(penalty).toBe(0.2);
125 | });
126 |
127 | test('should penalize delete tools when intent is create', () => {
128 | const penalty = SearchEnhancer.getIntentPenalty('create', 'delete_file');
129 | expect(penalty).toBe(0.3);
130 | });
131 |
132 | test('should penalize delete tools when intent is add', () => {
133 | const penalty = SearchEnhancer.getIntentPenalty('add', 'delete_record');
134 | expect(penalty).toBe(0.3);
135 | });
136 |
137 | test('should return no penalty for aligned operations', () => {
138 | const penalty1 = SearchEnhancer.getIntentPenalty('save', 'write_file');
139 | const penalty2 = SearchEnhancer.getIntentPenalty('read', 'read_file');
140 | const penalty3 = SearchEnhancer.getIntentPenalty('delete', 'delete_file');
141 |
142 | expect(penalty1).toBe(0);
143 | expect(penalty2).toBe(0);
144 | expect(penalty3).toBe(0);
145 | });
146 | });
147 |
148 | describe('Query Analysis', () => {
149 | test('should analyze query and provide comprehensive information', () => {
150 | const analysis = SearchEnhancer.analyzeQuery('save text file');
151 |
152 | expect(analysis.terms).toEqual(['save', 'text', 'file']);
153 | expect(analysis.classifications['save']).toBe('ACTION');
154 | expect(analysis.classifications['text']).toBe('MODIFIER');
155 | expect(analysis.classifications['file']).toBe('OBJECT');
156 |
157 | expect(analysis.actionSemantics['save']).toBeDefined();
158 | expect(analysis.actionSemantics['save']).toContain('write');
159 |
160 | expect(analysis.weights['save'].name).toBe(0.7);
161 | expect(analysis.weights['text'].name).toBe(0.05);
162 | expect(analysis.weights['file'].name).toBe(0.2);
163 | });
164 |
165 | test('should filter short terms in query analysis', () => {
166 | const analysis = SearchEnhancer.analyzeQuery('save a to file');
167 |
168 | // 'a' and 'to' should be filtered out (length <= 2)
169 | expect(analysis.terms).toEqual(['save', 'file']);
170 | expect(analysis.terms).not.toContain('a');
171 | expect(analysis.terms).not.toContain('to');
172 | });
173 | });
174 |
175 | describe('Actions by Category', () => {
176 | test('should get write category actions', () => {
177 | const actions = SearchEnhancer.getActionsByCategory('write');
178 | expect(actions).toContain('save');
179 | expect(actions).toContain('write');
180 | expect(actions).toContain('create');
181 | expect(actions).toContain('store');
182 | });
183 |
184 | test('should get read category actions', () => {
185 | const actions = SearchEnhancer.getActionsByCategory('read');
186 | expect(actions).toContain('read');
187 | expect(actions).toContain('get');
188 | expect(actions).toContain('load');
189 | expect(actions).toContain('fetch');
190 | });
191 |
192 | test('should get delete category actions', () => {
193 | const actions = SearchEnhancer.getActionsByCategory('delete');
194 | expect(actions).toContain('delete');
195 | expect(actions).toContain('remove');
196 | expect(actions).toContain('clear');
197 | expect(actions).toContain('drop');
198 | });
199 | });
200 |
201 | describe('Extensibility Methods', () => {
202 | test('should add new action semantic mapping', () => {
203 | SearchEnhancer.addActionSemantic('custom', ['test1', 'test2']);
204 | const semantics = SearchEnhancer.getActionSemantics('custom');
205 | expect(semantics).toEqual(['test1', 'test2']);
206 | });
207 |
208 | test('should add terms to type category', () => {
209 | SearchEnhancer.addTermsToType('CUSTOM_TYPE', ['term1', 'term2']);
210 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('term1')).toBe('CUSTOM_TYPE');
211 | expect(SearchEnhancer.classifyTerm('term2')).toBe('CUSTOM_TYPE');
212 | });
213 |
214 | test('should update type weights', () => {
215 | SearchEnhancer.updateTypeWeights('CUSTOM_TYPE', 0.5, 0.25);
216 | const weights = SearchEnhancer.getTypeWeights('CUSTOM_TYPE');
217 | expect(weights.name).toBe(0.5);
218 | expect(weights.desc).toBe(0.25);
219 | });
220 | });
221 |
222 | describe('Utility Methods', () => {
223 | test('should get all term types', () => {
224 | const types = SearchEnhancer.getAllTermTypes();
225 | expect(types).toContain('ACTION');
226 | expect(types).toContain('OBJECT');
227 | expect(types).toContain('MODIFIER');
228 | expect(types).toContain('SCOPE');
229 | // Check if array is sorted
230 | const sorted = [...types].sort();
231 | expect(types).toEqual(sorted);
232 | });
233 |
234 | test('should get all actions', () => {
235 | const actions = SearchEnhancer.getAllActions();
236 | expect(actions).toContain('save');
237 | expect(actions).toContain('load');
238 | expect(actions).toContain('modify');
239 | // Check if array is sorted
240 | const sorted = [...actions].sort();
241 | expect(actions).toEqual(sorted);
242 | });
243 | });
244 | });
```
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/README-COMPARISON.md:
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```markdown
1 | # README Comparison: Old vs New (Story-First)
2 |
3 | ## 🎯 **What Changed?**
4 |
5 | ### **Structure Transformation**
6 |
7 | **Old README (610 lines):**
8 | ```
9 | 1. Badges
10 | 2. Title
11 | 3. Feature description (technical)
12 | 4. MCP Paradox section
13 | 5. Toy analogy
14 | 6. Before/After comparison
15 | 7. Prerequisites
16 | 8. Installation (2 long sections)
17 | 9. Test drive
18 | 10. Alternative installation
19 | 11. Why it matters
20 | 12. Manual setup
21 | 13. Popular MCPs
22 | 14. Client configurations
23 | 15. Advanced features
24 | 16. Troubleshooting
25 | 17. Deep dive link
26 | 18. Contributing
27 | 19. License
28 | ```
29 |
30 | **New README (Story-First, ~350 lines):**
31 | ```
32 | 1. Badges
33 | 2. Title
34 | 3. ONE LINE hook (instead of paragraph)
35 | 4. The Problem (concise)
36 | 5. **THE SIX STORIES** (with reading times)
37 | 6. Quick Start (2 options, super clear)
38 | 7. The Difference (numbers table)
39 | 8. Learn More (organized links)
40 | 9. Testimonials
41 | 10. Philosophy
42 | 11. [Expandable] Full documentation
43 | - Installation
44 | - Test drive
45 | - Project config
46 | - Advanced features
47 | - Troubleshooting
48 | - Popular MCPs
49 | - Contributing
50 | 12. License
51 | ```
52 |
53 | ---
54 |
55 | ## 💡 **Key Improvements**
56 |
57 | ### **1. Immediate Hook**
58 |
59 | **Old (Technical):**
60 | > "NCP transforms N scattered MCP servers into 1 intelligent orchestrator. Your AI sees just 2 simple tools instead of 50+ complex ones..."
61 |
62 | **New (Story):**
63 | > "Your AI doesn't see your 50 tools. It dreams of the perfect tool, and NCP finds it instantly."
64 |
65 | **Why better:** One sentence. No jargon. Instantly understood.
66 |
67 | ---
68 |
69 | ### **2. Problem Statement**
70 |
71 | **Old:**
72 | - 4 paragraphs with analogies (toys, buffet, poet)
73 | - Great content but too much upfront
74 |
75 | **New:**
76 | - 4 bullet points
77 | - Problem → Why it matters → Done
78 | - Analogies moved to stories
79 |
80 | **Why better:** Respects reader's time. They can deep-dive via stories if interested.
81 |
82 | ---
83 |
84 | ### **3. Core Innovation: The Six Stories**
85 |
86 | **Old:**
87 | - Features described inline as you read
88 | - Technical explanations mixed with benefits
89 | - Hard to find specific information later
90 |
91 | **New:**
92 | - **Six named stories** at top (like a table of contents)
93 | - Each story: Problem + Solution + Result (one line)
94 | - Reading time shown (2 min each)
95 | - Full stories in separate pages
96 |
97 | **Why better:**
98 | - **Scannable:** See all benefits in 30 seconds
99 | - **Memorable:** "Oh, the clipboard handshake story!"
100 | - **Referenceable:** "Read Story 2 for security"
101 | - **Self-documenting:** Each story is complete explanation
102 |
103 | **Example:**
104 | ```markdown
105 | ### 🔐 Story 2: Secrets in Plain Sight *2 min*
106 | > **Problem:** API keys exposed in AI chat logs forever
107 | > **Solution:** Clipboard handshake keeps secrets server-side
108 | > **Result:** AI never sees your tokens, full security + convenience
109 | ```
110 |
111 | User reads this and immediately knows:
112 | 1. What the problem is
113 | 2. How NCP solves it
114 | 3. What benefit they get
115 | 4. Where to read more (link)
116 | 5. Time investment (2 min)
117 |
118 | ---
119 |
120 | ### **4. Quick Start Clarity**
121 |
122 | **Old:**
123 | - Prerequisites first (Node.js, npm...)
124 | - Two installation methods mixed
125 | - Takes 3 sections to get to "how to start"
126 |
127 | **New:**
128 | - Quick Start second (right after stories)
129 | - Two clear options:
130 | - Option 1: Claude Desktop (3 steps, 30 seconds)
131 | - Option 2: Other clients (code block, 2 minutes)
132 | - Prerequisites moved to full installation section
133 |
134 | **Why better:** User can start immediately if they want, or read stories first if they're evaluating.
135 |
136 | ---
137 |
138 | ### **5. Social Proof**
139 |
140 | **New section added:**
141 | - User testimonials
142 | - Beta tester feedback
143 | - Real quotes about experience
144 |
145 | **Why important:** Stories explain features. Testimonials prove they work.
146 |
147 | ---
148 |
149 | ### **6. Philosophy Statement**
150 |
151 | **New section added:**
152 | ```markdown
153 | ## Philosophy
154 |
155 | Constraints spark creativity. Infinite options paralyze.
156 |
157 | Give it 50 tools → Analysis paralysis
158 | Give it a way to dream → Focused action
159 | ```
160 |
161 | **Why important:** Explains the "why" behind NCP's design. Makes the approach memorable.
162 |
163 | ---
164 |
165 | ### **7. Organized "Learn More"**
166 |
167 | **Old:**
168 | - Everything inline
169 | - Hard to find specific topics
170 | - No clear hierarchy
171 |
172 | **New:**
173 | - Three sections:
174 | - **For Users** (stories, installation, troubleshooting)
175 | - **For Developers** (technical docs, contributing)
176 | - **For Teams** (project config, workflows, security)
177 | - Clear progression from beginner to advanced
178 |
179 | **Why better:** Right information for right audience. Users don't see developer docs upfront. Developers can skip to technical details.
180 |
181 | ---
182 |
183 | ### **8. Full Documentation Collapsed**
184 |
185 | **Old:**
186 | - Everything at top level
187 | - Must scroll through all content
188 | - Hard to find specific section
189 |
190 | **New:**
191 | - Quick start at top (30-second view)
192 | - Full docs collapsed below
193 | - Can expand if needed, or skip if not
194 |
195 | **Why better:** Respects different reader goals:
196 | - "Just tell me what this does" → Read first 3 sections (2 min)
197 | - "I want to install" → Quick Start (30 sec)
198 | - "I need details" → Expand full docs (as needed)
199 |
200 | ---
201 |
202 | ## 📊 **Length Comparison**
203 |
204 | | Section | Old | New | Change |
205 | |---------|-----|-----|--------|
206 | | **Above the fold** | 120 lines | 80 lines | **-33%** (more concise) |
207 | | **Core content** | 610 lines | 350 lines | **-43%** (moved to stories) |
208 | | **Information lost** | 0% | 0% | **(nothing removed)** |
209 |
210 | **Net result:** Same information, half the scrolling, stories as deep-dives.
211 |
212 | ---
213 |
214 | ## 🎯 **User Journey Comparison**
215 |
216 | ### **Old README Journey:**
217 |
218 | ```
219 | User arrives
220 | → Reads badges
221 | → Sees technical description (confused?)
222 | → Reads paradox section (getting it...)
223 | → Reads toy analogy (okay, I understand now)
224 | → Reads buffet analogy (okay, got it already!)
225 | → Before/after (good comparison)
226 | → Prerequisites (ugh, do I need to install Node?)
227 | → Installation section 1 (long)
228 | → Installation section 2 (longer)
229 | → [50% of users left by now]
230 | → Test drive section
231 | → Alternative installation
232 | → Why it matters (should this be at top?)
233 | → Manual setup
234 | → ...continues for 600 lines...
235 |
236 | Total time to understand value: 10-15 minutes
237 | Decision made at: Line 300 (5-7 minutes)
238 | Information overload: High
239 | ```
240 |
241 | ### **New README Journey:**
242 |
243 | ```
244 | User arrives
245 | → Reads badges
246 | → Sees ONE LINE hook ("AI dreams of tool")
247 | → "Oh! I get it immediately."
248 | → Reads problem bullets (30 seconds)
249 | → "Yes, I have this problem!"
250 | → Sees six stories with Problem/Solution/Result
251 | → "Hmm, Story 2 about secrets sounds important..."
252 | → Clicks Story 2 link, reads 2-minute story
253 | → "This is brilliant! I want this."
254 | → Back to README, clicks Quick Start
255 | → Installs in 30 seconds or 2 minutes
256 | → Done!
257 |
258 | Total time to understand value: 2-3 minutes
259 | Decision made at: After reading 1-2 stories
260 | Information overload: Low (they control depth)
261 | ```
262 |
263 | **Key difference:** Stories let user control information depth. Want overview? Read summaries (30 sec). Want details? Read full story (2 min). Want everything? Read all six (12 min).
264 |
265 | ---
266 |
267 | ## 🎨 **Tone Comparison**
268 |
269 | ### **Old:**
270 | > "NCP transforms N scattered MCP servers into 1 intelligent orchestrator using semantic vector search..."
271 |
272 | - Technical-first
273 | - Feature-focused
274 | - Industry jargon
275 | - Assumes MCP knowledge
276 |
277 | ### **New:**
278 | > "Your AI doesn't see your 50 tools. It dreams of the perfect tool, and NCP finds it instantly."
279 |
280 | - Benefit-first
281 | - Problem-focused
282 | - Plain language
283 | - No assumptions
284 |
285 | **Target audience shift:**
286 | - **Old:** Developers who already understand MCPs
287 | - **New:** Anyone who uses AI (then educates about MCPs)
288 |
289 | ---
290 |
291 | ## 💬 **Feedback Expectations**
292 |
293 | ### **What users will say about OLD:**
294 | - "I don't understand what orchestrator means"
295 | - "Too much text, I'm not reading all that"
296 | - "Sounds technical, is this for developers only?"
297 | - "I get lost halfway through"
298 |
299 | ### **What users will say about NEW:**
300 | - "Oh! The dream metaphor clicked instantly"
301 | - "I read Story 1 and immediately got it"
302 | - "This is the first MCP tool I actually understand"
303 | - "The stories make it memorable"
304 |
305 | ---
306 |
307 | ## ✅ **Migration Checklist**
308 |
309 | To migrate from old to new README:
310 |
311 | - [x] Create new story-first README
312 | - [x] Keep all information (nothing lost)
313 | - [x] Move deep dives to story pages
314 | - [x] Add story index at top
315 | - [x] Condense problem statement
316 | - [x] Simplify quick start
317 | - [x] Add testimonials section
318 | - [x] Add philosophy statement
319 | - [x] Organize "Learn More" by audience
320 | - [ ] Replace README.md with README.new.md
321 | - [ ] Update any links pointing to old sections
322 | - [ ] Get user feedback
323 |
324 | ---
325 |
326 | ## 🚀 **Expected Outcomes**
327 |
328 | ### **Metrics we expect to improve:**
329 |
330 | 1. **Time to understand value:**
331 | - Old: 10-15 minutes
332 | - New: 2-3 minutes
333 | - **Improvement: 5x faster**
334 |
335 | 2. **Conversion rate (understanding → installing):**
336 | - Old: ~20% (many confused or overwhelmed)
337 | - New: ~60% (clear value prop + easy start)
338 | - **Improvement: 3x better**
339 |
340 | 3. **Story sharing:**
341 | - Old: "Check out NCP, it's an MCP orchestrator"
342 | - New: "Check out NCP, your AI dreams of tools!"
343 | - **Improvement: Viral potential** (memorable hook)
344 |
345 | 4. **Support questions:**
346 | - Old: "What does NCP do exactly?"
347 | - New: "How do I configure X?" (they already understand WHY)
348 | - **Improvement: Higher-quality questions**
349 |
350 | ---
351 |
352 | ## 🎯 **Recommendation**
353 |
354 | **Replace old README with new story-first README.**
355 |
356 | **Why:**
357 | - ✅ Same information, better organization
358 | - ✅ Faster time to value
359 | - ✅ Stories make features memorable
360 | - ✅ Aligns with story-first development workflow
361 | - ✅ Nothing is lost (all content preserved in stories)
362 |
363 | **Risks:**
364 | - Some users might prefer old style (technical-first)
365 | - Links to old sections will need updating
366 |
367 | **Mitigation:**
368 | - Keep old README as `README.old.md` for reference
369 | - Update CHANGELOG to note README restructure
370 | - Monitor GitHub issues for confusion
371 | - Iterate based on feedback
372 |
373 | ---
374 |
375 | **Ready to make the switch?** 🚀
376 |
```
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```typescript
1 | /**
2 | * Tests for orchestrator health monitoring integration
3 | * Verifies that MCP failures are properly tracked in health monitor
4 | */
5 |
6 | import { NCPOrchestrator } from '../src/orchestrator/ncp-orchestrator.js';
7 | import { MCPHealthMonitor } from '../src/utils/health-monitor.js';
8 | import { ProfileManager } from '../src/profiles/profile-manager.js';
9 | import { jest } from '@jest/globals';
10 | import { tmpdir } from 'os';
11 | import { join } from 'path';
12 | import { mkdirSync, writeFileSync, rmSync } from 'fs';
13 |
14 | describe('Orchestrator Health Monitoring Integration', () => {
15 | let orchestrator: NCPOrchestrator;
16 | let tempDir: string;
17 | let mockProfilePath: string;
18 |
19 | beforeEach(() => {
20 | // Create temporary directory for test profiles
21 | tempDir = join(tmpdir(), `ncp-test-${Date.now()}`);
22 | mkdirSync(tempDir, { recursive: true });
23 | mockProfilePath = join(tempDir, 'profiles');
24 | mkdirSync(mockProfilePath, { recursive: true });
25 |
26 | // Mock the home directory to use our temp directory
27 | jest.spyOn(require('os'), 'homedir').mockReturnValue(tempDir);
28 |
29 | orchestrator = new NCPOrchestrator('test-profile');
30 | });
31 |
32 | afterEach(async () => {
33 | if (orchestrator) {
34 | await orchestrator.cleanup();
35 | }
36 |
37 | // Clean up temp directory
38 | try {
39 | rmSync(tempDir, { recursive: true, force: true });
40 | } catch (error) {
41 | // Ignore cleanup errors
42 | }
43 | jest.restoreAllMocks();
44 | });
45 |
46 | describe('MCP Discovery Health Tracking', () => {
47 | test('should track health during MCP discovery failures', async () => {
48 | // Create profile with invalid MCP
49 | const profileData = {
50 | mcpServers: {
51 | 'failing-mcp': {
52 | command: 'npx',
53 | args: ['-y', '@non-existent/invalid-package']
54 | }
55 | }
56 | };
57 |
58 | const profileFile = join(mockProfilePath, 'test-profile.json');
59 | writeFileSync(profileFile, JSON.stringify(profileData, null, 2));
60 |
61 | // Spy on health monitor
62 | const healthMonitor = new MCPHealthMonitor();
63 | const markUnhealthySpy = jest.spyOn(healthMonitor, 'markUnhealthy');
64 |
65 | // Initialize orchestrator (this triggers discovery)
66 | await orchestrator.initialize();
67 |
68 | // Verify health monitor was called for the failing MCP
69 | // Note: The actual implementation might use a different health monitor instance
70 | // This tests the integration pattern rather than the exact spy calls
71 |
72 | // Check that no tools were discovered from the failing MCP
73 | const results = await orchestrator.find('', 10, false);
74 |
75 | // Should not contain any tools from failing-mcp
76 | const failingMcpTools = results.filter(r => r.mcpName === 'failing-mcp');
77 | expect(failingMcpTools).toHaveLength(0);
78 | });
79 |
80 | test('should handle mixed healthy and unhealthy MCPs', async () => {
81 | // Create profile with both valid and invalid MCPs
82 | const profileData = {
83 | mcpServers: {
84 | 'valid-echo': {
85 | command: 'echo',
86 | args: ['hello']
87 | },
88 | 'invalid-package': {
89 | command: 'npx',
90 | args: ['-y', '@definitely-does-not-exist/package']
91 | }
92 | }
93 | };
94 |
95 | const profileFile = join(mockProfilePath, 'test-profile.json');
96 | writeFileSync(profileFile, JSON.stringify(profileData, null, 2));
97 |
98 | await orchestrator.initialize();
99 |
100 | // Should initialize without throwing even with some failing MCPs
101 | const results = await orchestrator.find('', 10, false);
102 |
103 | // Results should not contain tools from failing MCPs
104 | expect(results.every(r => r.mcpName !== 'invalid-package')).toBe(true);
105 | });
106 |
107 | test('should track health during tool execution', async () => {
108 | // Create profile with echo command for testing
109 | const profileData = {
110 | mcpServers: {
111 | 'test-mcp': {
112 | command: 'echo',
113 | args: ['test-response']
114 | }
115 | }
116 | };
117 |
118 | const profileFile = join(mockProfilePath, 'test-profile.json');
119 | writeFileSync(profileFile, JSON.stringify(profileData, null, 2));
120 |
121 | await orchestrator.initialize();
122 |
123 | // Try to run a tool (even if it doesn't exist, should track health)
124 | const result = await orchestrator.run('test-mcp:non-existent-tool', {});
125 |
126 | // Should handle the execution attempt gracefully
127 | expect(result).toBeDefined();
128 | expect(result.success).toBeDefined();
129 | });
130 | });
131 |
132 | describe('Health Filter Integration', () => {
133 | test('should filter out tools from unhealthy MCPs in find results', async () => {
134 | // This tests the health filtering that happens in the find method
135 | const profileData = {
136 | mcpServers: {
137 | 'test-mcp': {
138 | command: 'echo',
139 | args: ['test']
140 | }
141 | }
142 | };
143 |
144 | const profileFile = join(mockProfilePath, 'test-profile.json');
145 | writeFileSync(profileFile, JSON.stringify(profileData, null, 2));
146 |
147 | await orchestrator.initialize();
148 |
149 | // Mock health monitor to mark MCP as unhealthy
150 | const healthMonitor = new MCPHealthMonitor();
151 | healthMonitor.markUnhealthy('test-mcp', 'Test error');
152 |
153 | // Find should respect health status
154 | const results = await orchestrator.find('', 10, false);
155 |
156 | // Should handle health filtering without throwing
157 | expect(Array.isArray(results)).toBe(true);
158 | });
159 |
160 | test('should handle getAllResources with health filtering', async () => {
161 | const profileData = {
162 | mcpServers: {
163 | 'resource-mcp': {
164 | command: 'echo',
165 | args: ['resources']
166 | }
167 | }
168 | };
169 |
170 | const profileFile = join(mockProfilePath, 'test-profile.json');
171 | writeFileSync(profileFile, JSON.stringify(profileData, null, 2));
172 |
173 | await orchestrator.initialize();
174 |
175 | // Should handle resource retrieval with health filtering
176 | const resources = await orchestrator.getAllResources();
177 | expect(Array.isArray(resources)).toBe(true);
178 | });
179 |
180 | test('should handle getAllPrompts with health filtering', async () => {
181 | const profileData = {
182 | mcpServers: {
183 | 'prompt-mcp': {
184 | command: 'echo',
185 | args: ['prompts']
186 | }
187 | }
188 | };
189 |
190 | const profileFile = join(mockProfilePath, 'test-profile.json');
191 | writeFileSync(profileFile, JSON.stringify(profileData, null, 2));
192 |
193 | await orchestrator.initialize();
194 |
195 | // Should handle prompt retrieval with health filtering
196 | const prompts = await orchestrator.getAllPrompts();
197 | expect(Array.isArray(prompts)).toBe(true);
198 | });
199 | });
200 |
201 | describe('Error Handling and Recovery', () => {
202 | test('should handle complete discovery failure gracefully', async () => {
203 | // Create profile with only failing MCPs
204 | const profileData = {
205 | mcpServers: {
206 | 'fail1': { command: 'non-existent-command', args: [] },
207 | 'fail2': { command: '/invalid/path', args: [] },
208 | 'fail3': { command: 'npx', args: ['-y', '@invalid/package'] }
209 | }
210 | };
211 |
212 | const profileFile = join(mockProfilePath, 'test-profile.json');
213 | writeFileSync(profileFile, JSON.stringify(profileData, null, 2));
214 |
215 | // Should initialize without throwing even with all MCPs failing
216 | await expect(orchestrator.initialize()).resolves.toBeUndefined();
217 |
218 | // Should return empty results gracefully
219 | const results = await orchestrator.find('test', 10, false);
220 | expect(Array.isArray(results)).toBe(true);
221 | });
222 |
223 | test('should handle profile loading errors', async () => {
224 | // Don't create profile file to trigger error
225 |
226 | // Should handle missing profile gracefully
227 | await expect(orchestrator.initialize()).resolves.toBeUndefined();
228 |
229 | const results = await orchestrator.find('test', 10, false);
230 | expect(Array.isArray(results)).toBe(true);
231 | expect(results).toHaveLength(0);
232 | });
233 |
234 | test('should track connection failures during tool execution', async () => {
235 | const profileData = {
236 | mcpServers: {
237 | 'connection-test': {
238 | command: 'sleep',
239 | args: ['1'] // Short sleep that should succeed initially
240 | }
241 | }
242 | };
243 |
244 | const profileFile = join(mockProfilePath, 'test-profile.json');
245 | writeFileSync(profileFile, JSON.stringify(profileData, null, 2));
246 |
247 | await orchestrator.initialize();
248 |
249 | // Attempt tool execution (will likely fail but should be tracked)
250 | const result = await orchestrator.run('connection-test:some-tool', {});
251 |
252 | // Should handle execution failure gracefully
253 | expect(result).toBeDefined();
254 | expect(typeof result.success).toBe('boolean');
255 | });
256 | });
257 |
258 | describe('Health Status Integration', () => {
259 | test('should maintain health status across orchestrator lifecycle', async () => {
260 | const profileData = {
261 | mcpServers: {
262 | 'lifecycle-test': {
263 | command: 'echo',
264 | args: ['lifecycle']
265 | }
266 | }
267 | };
268 |
269 | const profileFile = join(mockProfilePath, 'test-profile.json');
270 | writeFileSync(profileFile, JSON.stringify(profileData, null, 2));
271 |
272 | // Initialize and use orchestrator
273 | await orchestrator.initialize();
274 |
275 | // Perform some operations
276 | await orchestrator.find('test', 5, false);
277 | await orchestrator.getAllResources();
278 |
279 | // Cleanup should work without issues
280 | await orchestrator.cleanup();
281 |
282 | // Should be able to create new instance
283 | const newOrchestrator = new NCPOrchestrator('test-profile');
284 | await newOrchestrator.initialize();
285 | await newOrchestrator.cleanup();
286 | });
287 | });
288 | });
```
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```markdown
1 | # NCP Testing Guide
2 |
3 | ## Overview
4 |
5 | This document outlines comprehensive testing strategies for NCP to ensure the MCP interface works correctly and there are no regressions before release.
6 |
7 | ## Test Categories
8 |
9 | ### 1. Automated Unit Tests ✅ (Existing)
10 | **Status**: Currently passing with comprehensive coverage
11 |
12 | **What's Covered**:
13 | - Core orchestrator functionality
14 | - Discovery engine semantic search
15 | - Health monitoring
16 | - Tool schema parsing
17 | - Cache management
18 | - Error handling
19 | - CLI command functionality
20 |
21 | **Run Tests**:
22 | ```bash
23 | npm test
24 | ```
25 |
26 | ### 2. MCP Interface Integration Tests
27 |
28 | #### 2.1 MCP Server Mode Testing
29 | **Purpose**: Verify NCP works correctly as an MCP server for AI clients
30 |
31 | **Test Commands**:
32 | ```bash
33 | # Test MCP server mode startup
34 | node dist/index.js --profile all
35 |
36 | # Should output valid MCP initialization and wait for stdin
37 | # Ctrl+C to exit after verifying initialization
38 | ```
39 |
40 | **Expected Behavior**:
41 | - Clean startup with no errors
42 | - Proper MCP protocol initialization
43 | - Responsive to JSON-RPC requests
44 |
45 | #### 2.2 Tool Discovery Testing
46 | **Purpose**: Verify semantic discovery works end-to-end
47 |
48 | **Setup**:
49 | ```bash
50 | # Add test MCPs
51 | ncp add filesystem npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /tmp
52 | ncp add memory npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-memory
53 | ```
54 |
55 | **Test Commands**:
56 | ```bash
57 | # Test discovery functionality
58 | ncp find "file operations"
59 | ncp find "memory tools"
60 | ncp find "read"
61 | ncp find "" # Should handle empty query gracefully
62 | ```
63 |
64 | **Expected Results**:
65 | - Relevant tools returned with confidence scores
66 | - Proper formatting and descriptions
67 | - No crashes or errors
68 | - Reasonable response times (<2 seconds)
69 |
70 | #### 2.3 Tool Execution Testing
71 | **Purpose**: Verify tool execution through NCP interface
72 |
73 | **Test Commands**:
74 | ```bash
75 | # Test tool execution with parameters
76 | echo "test content" > /tmp/ncp-test.txt
77 | ncp run filesystem:read_file --params '{"path": "/tmp/ncp-test.txt"}'
78 |
79 | # Test tool execution without parameters
80 | ncp run memory:create_entities --params '{}'
81 |
82 | # Test invalid tool execution
83 | ncp run nonexistent:tool --params '{}'
84 | ```
85 |
86 | **Expected Results**:
87 | - Successful execution returns proper results
88 | - Error handling for invalid tools/parameters
89 | - Clear error messages for debugging
90 |
91 | ### 3. Configuration Management Testing
92 |
93 | #### 3.1 Import Functionality Testing
94 | **Purpose**: Verify the simplified import interface works correctly
95 |
96 | **Test Scenarios**:
97 |
98 | **Clipboard Import**:
99 | ```bash
100 | # Test 1: Multiple MCPs
101 | echo '{"filesystem": {"command": "npx", "args": ["@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/tmp"]}, "memory": {"command": "npx", "args": ["@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"]}}' | pbcopy
102 | ncp config import --dry-run
103 |
104 | # Test 2: Single MCP (should prompt for name)
105 | echo '{"command": "npx", "args": ["@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"]}' | pbcopy
106 | echo "test-memory" | ncp config import --dry-run
107 |
108 | # Test 3: Empty clipboard
109 | echo "" | pbcopy
110 | ncp config import
111 | ```
112 |
113 | **File Import**:
114 | ```bash
115 | # Create test config file
116 | cat > test-config.json << EOF
117 | {
118 | "filesystem": {
119 | "command": "npx",
120 | "args": ["@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/tmp"]
121 | }
122 | }
123 | EOF
124 |
125 | # Test file import
126 | ncp config import test-config.json --dry-run
127 | rm test-config.json
128 | ```
129 |
130 | **Expected Results**:
131 | - JSON displayed in highlighted box
132 | - Correct parsing and validation
133 | - Proper error messages for invalid JSON/empty clipboard
134 | - Successful import with detailed feedback
135 |
136 | #### 3.2 Profile Management Testing
137 | **Purpose**: Verify profile system works correctly
138 |
139 | **Test Commands**:
140 | ```bash
141 | # Test profile creation and management
142 | ncp add test-server echo --profiles test-profile
143 | ncp list --profile test-profile
144 | ncp remove test-server --profiles test-profile
145 | ncp list --profile test-profile # Should be empty
146 |
147 | # Test default profile
148 | ncp list --profile all
149 | ```
150 |
151 | ### 4. Client Integration Testing
152 |
153 | #### 4.1 Claude Desktop Integration Test
154 | **Purpose**: Verify NCP works with Claude Desktop
155 |
156 | **Manual Test Steps**:
157 | 1. Add NCP to Claude Desktop config:
158 | ```json
159 | {
160 | "mcpServers": {
161 | "ncp": {
162 | "command": "ncp",
163 | "args": ["--profile", "all"]
164 | }
165 | }
166 | }
167 | ```
168 |
169 | 2. Restart Claude Desktop
170 | 3. Test in Claude Desktop:
171 | - Ask: "What tools are available for file operations?"
172 | - Ask: "Read the file /tmp/ncp-test.txt"
173 | - Verify NCP's `find` and `run` tools appear
174 | - Verify tool execution works correctly
175 |
176 | **Expected Results**:
177 | - NCP appears as available MCP server
178 | - `find` and `run` tools visible to Claude
179 | - Semantic discovery works through Claude interface
180 | - Tool execution successful
181 |
182 | #### 4.2 VS Code Integration Test (If Available)
183 | **Purpose**: Verify NCP works with VS Code MCP extension
184 |
185 | **Test Steps**:
186 | 1. Configure NCP in VS Code settings
187 | 2. Test tool discovery and execution
188 | 3. Verify no conflicts with other MCP servers
189 |
190 | ### 5. Performance & Reliability Testing
191 |
192 | #### 5.1 Load Testing
193 | **Purpose**: Verify NCP handles multiple requests correctly
194 |
195 | **Test Script**:
196 | ```bash
197 | # Concurrent discovery tests
198 | for i in {1..10}; do
199 | ncp find "file tools" &
200 | done
201 | wait
202 |
203 | # Sequential execution tests
204 | for i in {1..5}; do
205 | ncp run memory:create_entities --params '{"entities": ["test'$i'"]}'
206 | done
207 | ```
208 |
209 | **Expected Results**:
210 | - No crashes under concurrent load
211 | - Consistent response times
212 | - Proper resource cleanup
213 |
214 | #### 5.2 Memory & Resource Testing
215 | **Purpose**: Verify no memory leaks or resource issues
216 |
217 | **Test Commands**:
218 | ```bash
219 | # Long-running discovery tests
220 | for i in {1..100}; do
221 | ncp find "test query $i" > /dev/null
222 | done
223 |
224 | # Monitor memory usage during test
225 | # Should remain stable, not continuously grow
226 | ```
227 |
228 | ### 6. Error Handling & Edge Cases
229 |
230 | #### 6.1 MCP Server Failure Testing
231 | **Purpose**: Verify graceful handling of MCP server failures
232 |
233 | **Test Steps**:
234 | 1. Add a failing MCP server:
235 | ```bash
236 | ncp add failing-server nonexistent-command
237 | ```
238 |
239 | 2. Test discovery with failing server:
240 | ```bash
241 | ncp find "tools" # Should still return results from healthy servers
242 | ncp list --depth 1 # Should show health status
243 | ```
244 |
245 | **Expected Results**:
246 | - Healthy servers continue working
247 | - Failed servers marked as unhealthy
248 | - Clear error messages for debugging
249 |
250 | #### 6.2 Invalid Input Testing
251 | **Purpose**: Verify robust error handling
252 |
253 | **Test Commands**:
254 | ```bash
255 | # Invalid JSON in tool execution
256 | ncp run filesystem:read_file --params 'invalid json'
257 |
258 | # Non-existent tools
259 | ncp run fake:tool --params '{}'
260 |
261 | # Invalid parameters
262 | ncp run filesystem:read_file --params '{"invalid": "parameter"}'
263 | ```
264 |
265 | **Expected Results**:
266 | - Clear error messages
267 | - No crashes or undefined behavior
268 | - Helpful suggestions for fixing issues
269 |
270 | ### 7. Regression Testing
271 |
272 | #### 7.1 Feature Regression Tests
273 | **Purpose**: Ensure existing functionality still works after changes
274 |
275 | **Critical Paths to Test**:
276 | 1. Basic MCP server startup
277 | 2. Tool discovery with various queries
278 | 3. Tool execution with parameters
279 | 4. Configuration import/export
280 | 5. Profile management
281 | 6. Health monitoring
282 |
283 | #### 7.2 CLI Regression Tests
284 | **Purpose**: Verify CLI commands still work correctly
285 |
286 | **Commands to Test**:
287 | ```bash
288 | ncp --help
289 | ncp find --help
290 | ncp config --help
291 | ncp list --help
292 | ncp add --help
293 | ncp run --help
294 | ```
295 |
296 | ### 8. Release Verification Checklist
297 |
298 | #### Pre-Release Checklist ✅
299 | - [ ] All unit tests passing
300 | - [ ] MCP server mode starts cleanly
301 | - [ ] Tool discovery returns relevant results
302 | - [ ] Tool execution works correctly
303 | - [ ] Import functionality works (clipboard & file)
304 | - [ ] Profile management works
305 | - [ ] Claude Desktop integration verified
306 | - [ ] Error handling graceful
307 | - [ ] Performance acceptable
308 | - [ ] Documentation updated
309 | - [ ] CLI help accurate
310 |
311 | #### Manual Integration Test Script
312 | ```bash
313 | #!/bin/bash
314 | # Quick integration test script
315 |
316 | echo "🧪 Starting NCP Integration Tests..."
317 |
318 | # 1. Basic setup
319 | echo "📦 Testing basic setup..."
320 | npm run build
321 | echo '{"test": {"command": "echo", "args": ["hello"]}}' | pbcopy
322 | ncp config import --dry-run
323 |
324 | # 2. Tool discovery
325 | echo "🔍 Testing tool discovery..."
326 | ncp find "file"
327 | ncp find "memory"
328 |
329 | # 3. Configuration
330 | echo "⚙️ Testing configuration..."
331 | ncp list
332 | ncp config validate
333 |
334 | # 4. Server mode (5 second test)
335 | echo "🖥️ Testing MCP server mode (5 seconds)..."
336 | timeout 5s node dist/index.js --profile all || echo "Server mode test completed"
337 |
338 | echo "✅ Integration tests completed!"
339 | ```
340 |
341 | ### 9. Automated Testing in CI/CD
342 |
343 | #### GitHub Actions Test Matrix
344 | Consider adding these test scenarios to CI:
345 | - Node.js versions: 18, 20, 22
346 | - Platforms: Ubuntu, macOS, Windows
347 | - Profile configurations: empty, single MCP, multiple MCPs
348 | - Import scenarios: clipboard, file, edge cases
349 |
350 | #### Performance Benchmarks
351 | Track these metrics over time:
352 | - Tool discovery response time
353 | - Memory usage during operations
354 | - Startup time
355 | - Cache loading performance
356 |
357 | ### 10. User Acceptance Testing
358 |
359 | #### Beta Testing Scenarios
360 | 1. **New User Onboarding**:
361 | - Install NCP globally
362 | - Import existing Claude Desktop config
363 | - Test discovery and execution
364 |
365 | 2. **Power User Workflows**:
366 | - Multiple profiles setup
367 | - Complex tool queries
368 | - Bulk operations
369 |
370 | 3. **Edge Case Scenarios**:
371 | - Large number of MCPs
372 | - Network issues
373 | - Corrupted configurations
374 |
375 | ## Running the Full Test Suite
376 |
377 | ```bash
378 | # 1. Unit tests
379 | npm test
380 |
381 | # 2. Build verification
382 | npm run build
383 |
384 | # 3. Basic integration tests
385 | ./test-integration.sh # Create the script above
386 |
387 | # 4. Manual Claude Desktop test
388 | # Follow section 4.1 steps
389 |
390 | # 5. Performance spot check
391 | time ncp find "test"
392 | time ncp run memory:create_entities --params '{}'
393 | ```
394 |
395 | ## Conclusion
396 |
397 | This comprehensive testing strategy ensures:
398 | - ✅ **No Regressions**: Existing functionality continues working
399 | - ✅ **MCP Protocol Compliance**: Proper MCP server behavior
400 | - ✅ **User Experience**: Import and discovery features work smoothly
401 | - ✅ **Reliability**: Graceful error handling and recovery
402 | - ✅ **Performance**: Acceptable response times and resource usage
403 |
404 | Execute these tests before any release to ensure NCP works correctly as both an MCP server and orchestration layer.
```
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```typescript
1 | /**
2 | * Helper to manage mock server processes for tests
3 | */
4 | import { spawn, ChildProcess } from 'child_process';
5 | import { promisify } from 'util';
6 | import { join } from 'path';
7 |
8 | const wait = promisify(setTimeout);
9 |
10 | /**
11 | * Interface to track server readiness state
12 | */
13 | interface ServerState {
14 | sawStdout: boolean;
15 | sawStderr: boolean;
16 | sawReady: boolean;
17 | sawError: boolean;
18 | lastError: string;
19 | outputLog: string[];
20 | }
21 |
22 | /**
23 | * Manages mock server processes for testing
24 | */
25 | export class MockServerManager {
26 | private readonly servers: Map<string, ChildProcess>;
27 | private readonly timeouts: Set<NodeJS.Timeout>;
28 | private readonly MAX_RETRIES = 5;
29 | private readonly RETRY_DELAY = 3000;
30 | private readonly TIMEOUT_MS = 10000;
31 |
32 | constructor() {
33 | this.servers = new Map();
34 | this.timeouts = new Set();
35 | }
36 |
37 | /**
38 | * Register a timeout so we can clean it up later
39 | */
40 | private trackTimeout(timeout: NodeJS.Timeout): NodeJS.Timeout {
41 | this.timeouts.add(timeout);
42 | return timeout;
43 | }
44 |
45 | /**
46 | * Clear a specific timeout and remove it from tracking
47 | */
48 | private clearTrackedTimeout(timeout: NodeJS.Timeout): void {
49 | clearTimeout(timeout);
50 | this.timeouts.delete(timeout);
51 | }
52 |
53 | /**
54 | * Clear all tracked timeouts
55 | */
56 | private clearAllTimeouts(): void {
57 | for (const timeout of this.timeouts) {
58 | clearTimeout(timeout);
59 | }
60 | this.timeouts.clear();
61 | }
62 |
63 | async startServer(name: string, serverScript: string): Promise<void> {
64 | if (this.servers.has(name)) {
65 | return; // Server already running
66 | }
67 |
68 | // Retry loop for starting server
69 | for (let attempt = 1; attempt <= this.MAX_RETRIES; attempt++) {
70 | try {
71 | console.error(`Starting ${name} server (attempt ${attempt}/${this.MAX_RETRIES})...`);
72 |
73 | const scriptPath = join(__dirname, '..', 'mock-mcps', serverScript);
74 | console.error(`[DEBUG] Starting server from path: ${scriptPath}`);
75 |
76 | const serverProcess = spawn('node', [scriptPath], {
77 | stdio: ['pipe', 'pipe', 'pipe'],
78 | detached: false,
79 | env: {
80 | ...process.env,
81 | NODE_ENV: 'test',
82 | DEBUG: '*',
83 | FORCE_COLOR: '0'
84 | }
85 | });
86 |
87 | // Handle process errors
88 | serverProcess.on('spawn', () => {
89 | console.error(`[DEBUG] Process spawned for ${name} server with pid ${serverProcess.pid}`);
90 | });
91 |
92 | // Wait for server to signal it's ready
93 | await new Promise<void>((resolve, reject) => {
94 | const state: ServerState = {
95 | sawStdout: false,
96 | sawStderr: false,
97 | sawReady: false,
98 | sawError: false,
99 | lastError: '',
100 | outputLog: []
101 | };
102 |
103 | const logOutput = (type: string, msg: string) => {
104 | state.outputLog.push(`[${type}] ${msg.trim()}`);
105 | if (state.outputLog.length > 100) {
106 | state.outputLog.shift();
107 | }
108 | };
109 |
110 | // Set timeout for server startup
111 | const readyTimeout = this.trackTimeout(setTimeout(() => {
112 | // Print output log for diagnosis
113 | console.error('Recent output:', state.outputLog.join('\n'));
114 |
115 | // Log timeout status
116 | console.error(`Timeout status for ${name} server:`, {
117 | pid: serverProcess.pid,
118 | ...state,
119 | uptime: process.uptime(),
120 | memory: process.memoryUsage()
121 | });
122 |
123 | if (!serverProcess.killed) {
124 | console.error(`Killing ${name} server (pid: ${serverProcess.pid})...`);
125 | try {
126 | serverProcess.kill('SIGTERM');
127 | // Force kill after 1s if SIGTERM doesn't work
128 | this.trackTimeout(setTimeout(() => {
129 | if (!serverProcess.killed) {
130 | console.error(`Force killing ${name} server...`);
131 | try {
132 | serverProcess.kill('SIGKILL');
133 | } catch (err) {
134 | // Ignore kill errors
135 | }
136 | }
137 | }, 1000));
138 | } catch (err) {
139 | console.error(`Error killing ${name} server:`, err);
140 | }
141 | }
142 | reject(new Error(`Timeout waiting for ${name} server to start - ${state.lastError}`));
143 | }, this.TIMEOUT_MS));
144 |
145 | // Enhanced stdout handling with buffering
146 | let stdoutBuffer = '';
147 | serverProcess.stdout?.on('data', (data: Buffer) => {
148 | state.sawStdout = true;
149 | const output = data.toString();
150 | stdoutBuffer += output;
151 | logOutput('STDOUT', output);
152 |
153 | // Check for ready signal in accumulated buffer
154 | if (stdoutBuffer.includes(`[READY] ${name}`)) {
155 | state.sawReady = true;
156 | console.error(`[DEBUG] ${name} server ready signal received in stdout buffer (attempt ${attempt}/${this.MAX_RETRIES})`);
157 | this.clearTrackedTimeout(readyTimeout);
158 | this.servers.set(name, serverProcess);
159 | resolve();
160 | }
161 |
162 | // Check for various error conditions
163 | if (output.includes('Failed to load MCP SDK dependencies')) {
164 | state.sawError = true;
165 | state.lastError = 'Failed to load SDK dependencies';
166 | console.error(`[ERROR] ${name} server failed to load dependencies (attempt ${attempt}/${this.MAX_RETRIES})`);
167 | this.clearTrackedTimeout(readyTimeout);
168 | serverProcess.kill('SIGTERM');
169 | reject(new Error('Server failed to load dependencies'));
170 | return;
171 | }
172 |
173 | if (output.includes('Error:') || output.includes('Error stack:') || output.includes('Failed to')) {
174 | state.sawError = true;
175 | state.lastError = output.trim();
176 | }
177 | });
178 |
179 | // Enhanced stderr handling with buffering
180 | let stderrBuffer = '';
181 | serverProcess.stderr?.on('data', (data: Buffer) => {
182 | state.sawStderr = true;
183 | const output = data.toString();
184 | stderrBuffer += output;
185 | logOutput('STDERR', output);
186 |
187 | // Collect error messages
188 | if (output.includes('Error:') || output.includes('Failed to')) {
189 | state.sawError = true;
190 | state.lastError = output.trim();
191 | }
192 |
193 | // Check for ready signal in accumulated buffer
194 | if (stderrBuffer.includes(`[READY] ${name}`)) {
195 | state.sawReady = true;
196 | console.error(`[DEBUG] ${name} server ready signal received in stderr buffer`);
197 | this.clearTrackedTimeout(readyTimeout);
198 | this.servers.set(name, serverProcess);
199 | resolve();
200 | }
201 | });
202 |
203 | // Set up error handling
204 | serverProcess.on('error', (err: Error) => {
205 | this.clearTrackedTimeout(readyTimeout);
206 | console.error(`Error in mock server ${name}:`, err);
207 | console.error(`Error status for ${name}:`, {
208 | pid: serverProcess.pid,
209 | ...state
210 | });
211 | reject(err);
212 | });
213 |
214 | // Set up exit handling
215 | serverProcess.on('exit', (code: number | null) => {
216 | console.error(`Mock server ${name} (pid: ${serverProcess.pid}) exited with code ${code}`, {
217 | ...state
218 | });
219 | this.servers.delete(name);
220 | });
221 | });
222 |
223 | // Successfully started server
224 | return;
225 | } catch (err) {
226 | const errorMessage = err instanceof Error ? err.message : 'Unknown error';
227 | console.error(`Attempt ${attempt} failed:`, errorMessage);
228 | if (attempt < this.MAX_RETRIES) {
229 | // Wait before retrying using Jest's fake timer
230 | await wait(this.RETRY_DELAY);
231 | }
232 | }
233 | }
234 |
235 | // All retries failed
236 | throw new Error(`Failed to start ${name} server after ${this.MAX_RETRIES} attempts`);
237 | }
238 |
239 | async stopAll(): Promise<void> {
240 | console.error('[DEBUG] Stopping all servers...');
241 |
242 | // Clean up all timeouts first
243 | this.clearAllTimeouts();
244 |
245 | // Give processes a chance to clean up gracefully
246 | for (const [name, serverProcess] of this.servers.entries()) {
247 | try {
248 | console.error(`[DEBUG] Sending SIGTERM to ${name} server (pid: ${serverProcess.pid})...`);
249 | // Send SIGTERM first to allow clean shutdown
250 | serverProcess.kill('SIGTERM');
251 |
252 | // Remove from map immediately to prevent duplicate cleanup
253 | this.servers.delete(name);
254 |
255 | console.error(`[DEBUG] Successfully sent SIGTERM to ${name} server`);
256 | } catch (err) {
257 | console.error(`[ERROR] Error stopping server ${name}:`, err);
258 | }
259 | }
260 |
261 | // Wait longer for graceful shutdown
262 | console.error('[DEBUG] Waiting for processes to exit gracefully...');
263 | await wait(1000);
264 |
265 | // Force kill any remaining processes
266 | const remainingServers = new Map(this.servers);
267 | for (const [name, serverProcess] of remainingServers.entries()) {
268 | try {
269 | console.error(`[DEBUG] Force killing ${name} server (pid: ${serverProcess.pid})...`);
270 | // Kill process group to ensure child processes are terminated
271 | process.kill(-serverProcess.pid!, 'SIGKILL');
272 | this.servers.delete(name);
273 | console.error(`[DEBUG] Successfully killed ${name} server`);
274 | } catch (err: any) {
275 | // Only log if it's not a "no such process" error
276 | if (err instanceof Error && !err.message.includes('ESRCH')) {
277 | console.error(`[ERROR] Error force killing server ${name}:`, err);
278 | }
279 | }
280 | }
281 |
282 | // Clear any remaining entries and wait for final cleanup
283 | console.error('[DEBUG] Cleaning up server references...');
284 | this.servers.clear();
285 | await wait(100);
286 | console.error('[DEBUG] Server cleanup complete');
287 | }
288 |
289 | /**
290 | * Get all currently running servers
291 | */
292 | getAllServers(): Map<string, ChildProcess> {
293 | return new Map(this.servers);
294 | }
295 | }
```
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```typescript
1 | /**
2 | * Curated Ecosystem Validation Tests
3 | *
4 | * Tests NCP's discovery capabilities with our high-quality curated MCP ecosystem
5 | */
6 |
7 | import { DiscoveryEngine } from '../src/discovery/engine.js';
8 | import fs from 'fs/promises';
9 | import path from 'path';
10 |
11 | describe.skip('Curated Ecosystem Validation', () => {
12 | let engine: DiscoveryEngine;
13 |
14 | beforeAll(async () => {
15 | engine = new DiscoveryEngine();
16 | await engine.initialize();
17 |
18 | // Load actual curated ecosystem profile
19 | const profilePath = path.join(process.cwd(), 'profiles', 'curated-mcp-ecosystem.json');
20 | const profile = JSON.parse(await fs.readFile(profilePath, 'utf-8'));
21 |
22 | // Extract tools from the ecosystem builder directory
23 | const ecosystemBuilderPath = path.resolve('../ncp-ecosystem-builder');
24 | const clonesDir = path.join(ecosystemBuilderPath, 'generated/clones');
25 |
26 | try {
27 | const files = await fs.readdir(clonesDir);
28 | const mcpFiles = files.filter(f => f.endsWith('.js'));
29 |
30 | // Index each MCP
31 | for (const file of mcpFiles) {
32 | const mcpName = file.replace('-curated-dummy.js', '').replace('-dummy.js', '');
33 |
34 | // Import the MCP to get its tools
35 | const mcpPath = path.join(clonesDir, file);
36 | try {
37 | const { tools } = await import(mcpPath);
38 | if (tools && tools.length > 0) {
39 | await engine['ragEngine'].indexMCP(mcpName, tools);
40 | }
41 | } catch (error: any) {
42 | // Fallback to profile descriptions
43 | const serverInfo = profile.mcpServers[mcpName] as any;
44 | if (serverInfo) {
45 | await engine['ragEngine'].indexMCP(mcpName, [{
46 | name: mcpName,
47 | description: serverInfo.description
48 | }]);
49 | }
50 | }
51 | }
52 | } catch (error) {
53 | console.warn('Could not load ecosystem builder MCPs, using profile fallback');
54 |
55 | // Fallback: use profile information only
56 | for (const [mcpName, serverInfo] of Object.entries(profile.mcpServers)) {
57 | await engine['ragEngine'].indexMCP(mcpName, [{
58 | name: mcpName,
59 | description: (serverInfo as any).description
60 | }]);
61 | }
62 | }
63 | });
64 |
65 | describe('Database Discovery', () => {
66 | it('finds PostgreSQL tools for database operations', async () => {
67 | const results = await engine.findRelevantTools(
68 | 'I need to execute SQL queries on PostgreSQL database',
69 | 8
70 | );
71 |
72 | expect(results.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
73 |
74 | const pgTool = results.find((t: any) =>
75 | t.name.includes('postgres') ||
76 | t.name.includes('execute_query') ||
77 | t.description?.toLowerCase().includes('postgresql') ||
78 | t.description?.toLowerCase().includes('postgres')
79 | );
80 | expect(pgTool).toBeDefined();
81 | expect(results.indexOf(pgTool!)).toBeLessThan(5);
82 | });
83 |
84 | it('finds appropriate database tools for different databases', async () => {
85 | const results = await engine.findRelevantTools(
86 | 'I want to work with SQLite lightweight database for my application',
87 | 8
88 | );
89 |
90 | expect(results.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
91 |
92 | // Should find SQLite for lightweight usage
93 | const sqliteTool = results.find((t: any) =>
94 | t.name.includes('sqlite') ||
95 | t.description?.toLowerCase().includes('sqlite') ||
96 | t.description?.toLowerCase().includes('lightweight')
97 | );
98 | expect(sqliteTool).toBeDefined();
99 | });
100 | });
101 |
102 | describe('Cloud & Infrastructure Discovery', () => {
103 | it('finds AWS tools for cloud deployment', async () => {
104 | const results = await engine.findRelevantTools(
105 | 'I need to deploy a server instance on AWS',
106 | 6
107 | );
108 |
109 | expect(results.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
110 |
111 | const awsTool = results.find((t: any) =>
112 | t.name.includes('aws') || t.name.includes('launch_ec2') || t.description?.toLowerCase().includes('aws')
113 | );
114 | expect(awsTool).toBeDefined();
115 | expect(results.indexOf(awsTool!)).toBeLessThan(5);
116 | });
117 |
118 | it('finds Docker tools for containerization', async () => {
119 | const results = await engine.findRelevantTools(
120 | 'I want to containerize my application with Docker containers',
121 | 8
122 | );
123 |
124 | expect(results.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
125 |
126 | const dockerTool = results.find((t: any) =>
127 | t.name.includes('docker') ||
128 | t.description?.toLowerCase().includes('docker') ||
129 | t.description?.toLowerCase().includes('container')
130 | );
131 | expect(dockerTool).toBeDefined();
132 | expect(results.indexOf(dockerTool!)).toBeLessThan(6);
133 | });
134 | });
135 |
136 | describe('Developer Tools Discovery', () => {
137 | it('finds GitHub tools for repository management', async () => {
138 | const results = await engine.findRelevantTools(
139 | 'I want to create a new GitHub repository for my project',
140 | 6
141 | );
142 |
143 | expect(results.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
144 |
145 | const githubTool = results.find((t: any) =>
146 | t.name.includes('github') || t.name.includes('create_repository') || t.description?.toLowerCase().includes('github')
147 | );
148 | expect(githubTool).toBeDefined();
149 | expect(results.indexOf(githubTool!)).toBeLessThan(4);
150 | });
151 |
152 | it('finds file system tools for file operations', async () => {
153 | const results = await engine.findRelevantTools(
154 | 'I need to read configuration files from disk',
155 | 6
156 | );
157 |
158 | expect(results.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
159 |
160 | const fsTool = results.find((t: any) =>
161 | t.name.includes('filesystem') || t.name.includes('read_file') || t.description?.toLowerCase().includes('filesystem')
162 | );
163 | expect(fsTool).toBeDefined();
164 | expect(results.indexOf(fsTool!)).toBeLessThan(5);
165 | });
166 | });
167 |
168 | describe('Communication Tools Discovery', () => {
169 | it('finds Slack tools for team messaging', async () => {
170 | const results = await engine.findRelevantTools(
171 | 'I want to send a notification to my team on Slack',
172 | 6
173 | );
174 |
175 | expect(results.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
176 |
177 | const slackTool = results.find((t: any) =>
178 | t.name.includes('slack') || t.name.includes('send_message') || t.description?.toLowerCase().includes('slack')
179 | );
180 | expect(slackTool).toBeDefined();
181 | expect(results.indexOf(slackTool!)).toBeLessThan(4);
182 | });
183 | });
184 |
185 | describe('AI/ML Tools Discovery', () => {
186 | it('finds OpenAI tools for LLM operations', async () => {
187 | const results = await engine.findRelevantTools(
188 | 'I need to generate text using OpenAI API',
189 | 6
190 | );
191 |
192 | expect(results.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
193 |
194 | const openaiTool = results.find((t: any) => t.name.includes('openai') || t.description?.toLowerCase().includes('openai'));
195 | expect(openaiTool).toBeDefined();
196 | expect(results.indexOf(openaiTool!)).toBeLessThan(5);
197 | });
198 | });
199 |
200 | describe('Cross-Domain Discovery', () => {
201 | it('handles complex queries spanning multiple domains', async () => {
202 | const results = await engine.findRelevantTools(
203 | 'I need to build a web application with database, deploy to cloud, and send notifications',
204 | 20
205 | );
206 |
207 | // The main validation is that the system can handle complex queries and return results
208 | // This demonstrates that the curated ecosystem is working and discoverable
209 | expect(results.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
210 |
211 | // Verify that results have the expected structure
212 | expect(results[0]).toHaveProperty('name');
213 | expect(results[0]).toHaveProperty('confidence');
214 |
215 | // The curated ecosystem is functioning properly if we get back structured results
216 | expect(typeof results[0].name).toBe('string');
217 | expect(typeof results[0].confidence).toBe('number');
218 | });
219 |
220 | it('provides consistent results for similar queries', async () => {
221 | const results1 = await engine.findRelevantTools('database query operations', 5);
222 | const results2 = await engine.findRelevantTools('execute database queries', 5);
223 |
224 | expect(results1.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
225 | expect(results2.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
226 |
227 | // Should have some overlap in database tools
228 | const dbTools1 = results1.filter((t: any) =>
229 | t.name.includes('postgres') || t.name.includes('mongo') || t.name.includes('sqlite') || t.description?.toLowerCase().includes('database')
230 | );
231 | const dbTools2 = results2.filter((t: any) =>
232 | t.name.includes('postgres') || t.name.includes('mongo') || t.name.includes('sqlite') || t.description?.toLowerCase().includes('database')
233 | );
234 |
235 | expect(dbTools1.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
236 | expect(dbTools2.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
237 | });
238 | });
239 |
240 | describe('Ecosystem Quality Validation', () => {
241 | it('demonstrates good domain coverage', async () => {
242 | const domains = [
243 | { query: 'database operations', expectedPatterns: ['postgres', 'mongo', 'sqlite'] },
244 | { query: 'cloud deployment', expectedPatterns: ['aws', 'docker'] },
245 | { query: 'version control', expectedPatterns: ['github', 'git'] },
246 | { query: 'team communication', expectedPatterns: ['slack'] },
247 | { query: 'AI language model', expectedPatterns: ['openai', 'huggingface'] },
248 | { query: 'file operations', expectedPatterns: ['filesystem'] },
249 | { query: 'web search', expectedPatterns: ['brave', 'wikipedia'] }
250 | ];
251 |
252 | for (const domain of domains) {
253 | const results = await engine.findRelevantTools(domain.query, 8);
254 | expect(results.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
255 |
256 | const hasExpectedTool = results.some((t: any) =>
257 | domain.expectedPatterns.some(pattern => t.name.includes(pattern))
258 | );
259 | expect(hasExpectedTool).toBeTruthy(); // Should find relevant tools for each domain
260 | }
261 | });
262 |
263 | it('maintains performance across ecosystem', async () => {
264 | const start = Date.now();
265 |
266 | const results = await engine.findRelevantTools(
267 | 'comprehensive application development with database and cloud deployment',
268 | 10
269 | );
270 |
271 | const duration = Date.now() - start;
272 |
273 | expect(results.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
274 | expect(duration).toBeLessThan(2000); // Should be fast even with comprehensive ecosystem
275 | });
276 | });
277 | });
```
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```typescript
1 | /**
2 | * Profile Manager for NCP
3 | * Manages different profiles with their MCP configurations
4 | */
5 |
6 | import * as path from 'path';
7 | import * as fs from 'fs/promises';
8 | import { existsSync } from 'fs';
9 | import { getProfilesDirectory } from '../utils/ncp-paths.js';
10 | import { importFromClient, shouldAttemptClientSync } from '../utils/client-importer.js';
11 | import type { OAuthConfig } from '../auth/oauth-device-flow.js';
12 |
13 | interface MCPConfig {
14 | command?: string; // Optional: for stdio transport
15 | args?: string[];
16 | env?: Record<string, string>;
17 | url?: string; // Optional: for HTTP/SSE transport
18 | auth?: {
19 | type: 'oauth' | 'bearer' | 'apiKey' | 'basic';
20 | oauth?: OAuthConfig; // OAuth 2.0 Device Flow configuration
21 | token?: string; // Bearer token or API key
22 | username?: string; // Basic auth username
23 | password?: string; // Basic auth password
24 | };
25 | }
26 |
27 | interface Profile {
28 | name: string;
29 | description: string;
30 | mcpServers: Record<string, MCPConfig>;
31 | metadata: {
32 | created: string;
33 | modified: string;
34 | };
35 | }
36 |
37 | export class ProfileManager {
38 | private profilesDir: string;
39 | private profiles: Map<string, Profile> = new Map();
40 |
41 | constructor() {
42 | // Use centralized path utility to determine local vs global .ncp directory
43 | this.profilesDir = getProfilesDirectory();
44 | }
45 |
46 | async initialize(): Promise<void> {
47 | // Ensure profiles directory exists
48 | if (!existsSync(this.profilesDir)) {
49 | await fs.mkdir(this.profilesDir, { recursive: true });
50 | }
51 |
52 | // Load existing profiles
53 | await this.loadProfiles();
54 |
55 | // Create default universal profile if it doesn't exist
56 | if (!this.profiles.has('all')) {
57 | await this.createDefaultProfile();
58 | }
59 |
60 | // Note: Auto-import is now triggered separately via tryAutoImportFromClient()
61 | // after MCP client is identified in the initialize request
62 | }
63 |
64 | /**
65 | * Auto-sync MCPs from any MCP client on every startup
66 | * Detects both config files (JSON/TOML) and extensions (.dxt/dxt bundles)
67 | * Imports missing MCPs using add command for cache coherence
68 | *
69 | * Supports: Claude Desktop, Perplexity, Cursor, Cline, Continue, and more
70 | *
71 | * How it works:
72 | * 1. Client identifies itself via MCP initialize request (clientInfo.name)
73 | * 2. Name is matched against CLIENT_REGISTRY (with normalization)
74 | * 3. Client-specific importer reads config and extensions
75 | * 4. Missing MCPs are added to 'all' profile
76 | *
77 | * ⚠️ CRITICAL: This MUST target the 'all' profile - DO NOT CHANGE!
78 | * Auto-imported MCPs go to 'all' to maintain consistency with manual `ncp add`.
79 | */
80 | async tryAutoImportFromClient(clientName: string): Promise<void> {
81 | try {
82 | // Check if we should attempt auto-sync for this client
83 | if (!shouldAttemptClientSync(clientName)) {
84 | return; // Client config not found, skip auto-sync
85 | }
86 |
87 | // Get current 'all' profile
88 | // ⚠️ DO NOT CHANGE 'all' to 'default' or any other profile name!
89 | const allProfile = this.profiles.get('all');
90 | if (!allProfile) {
91 | return; // Should not happen, but guard anyway
92 | }
93 |
94 | // Get MCPs from client (both config and extensions)
95 | const importResult = await importFromClient(clientName);
96 | if (!importResult || importResult.count === 0) {
97 | return; // No MCPs found in client
98 | }
99 |
100 | // Get existing MCPs in NCP profile
101 | const existingMCPs = allProfile.mcpServers || {};
102 | const existingMCPNames = new Set(Object.keys(existingMCPs));
103 |
104 | // Find MCPs that are in client but NOT in NCP (missing MCPs)
105 | const missingMCPs: Array<{ name: string; config: any }> = [];
106 |
107 | for (const [mcpName, mcpConfig] of Object.entries(importResult.mcpServers)) {
108 | if (!existingMCPNames.has(mcpName)) {
109 | missingMCPs.push({ name: mcpName, config: mcpConfig });
110 | }
111 | }
112 |
113 | if (missingMCPs.length === 0) {
114 | return; // All client MCPs already in NCP
115 | }
116 |
117 | // Import missing MCPs using add command (ensures cache coherence)
118 | const imported: string[] = [];
119 | for (const { name, config } of missingMCPs) {
120 | try {
121 | // Remove metadata fields before adding (internal use only)
122 | const cleanConfig = {
123 | command: config.command,
124 | args: config.args || [],
125 | env: config.env || {}
126 | };
127 |
128 | // Use addMCPToProfile to ensure cache updates happen
129 | await this.addMCPToProfile('all', name, cleanConfig);
130 | imported.push(name);
131 | } catch (error) {
132 | console.warn(`Failed to import ${name}: ${error}`);
133 | }
134 | }
135 |
136 | if (imported.length > 0) {
137 | // Count by source for logging
138 | const configCount = missingMCPs.filter(m => m.config._source !== '.dxt' && m.config._source !== 'dxt').length;
139 | const extensionsCount = missingMCPs.filter(m => m.config._source === '.dxt' || m.config._source === 'dxt').length;
140 |
141 | // Log import summary
142 | console.error(`\n✨ Auto-synced ${imported.length} new MCPs from ${importResult.clientName}:`);
143 | if (configCount > 0) {
144 | console.error(` - ${configCount} from config file`);
145 | }
146 | if (extensionsCount > 0) {
147 | console.error(` - ${extensionsCount} from extensions`);
148 | }
149 | console.error(` → Added to ~/.ncp/profiles/all.json\n`);
150 | }
151 | } catch (error) {
152 | // Silent failure - don't block startup if auto-import fails
153 | // User can still configure manually
154 | console.warn(`Auto-sync failed: ${error}`);
155 | }
156 | }
157 |
158 | private async loadProfiles(): Promise<void> {
159 | try {
160 | const files = await fs.readdir(this.profilesDir);
161 |
162 | for (const file of files) {
163 | if (file.endsWith('.json')) {
164 | const profilePath = path.join(this.profilesDir, file);
165 | const content = await fs.readFile(profilePath, 'utf-8');
166 | const profile = JSON.parse(content) as Profile;
167 | this.profiles.set(profile.name, profile);
168 | }
169 | }
170 | } catch (error) {
171 | // Directory might not exist yet
172 | }
173 | }
174 |
175 | /**
176 | * ⚠️ CRITICAL: Profile name MUST be 'all' - DO NOT CHANGE!
177 | *
178 | * This creates the universal 'all' profile that:
179 | * 1. Is the default target for `ncp add`, `ncp config import`, auto-import
180 | * 2. Merges all MCPs from other profiles at runtime
181 | * 3. Is used by default when running NCP as MCP server
182 | *
183 | * DO NOT change the name to 'default' or anything else - it will break:
184 | * - All CLI commands that depend on 'all' being the default
185 | * - Auto-import from Claude Desktop
186 | * - User expectations (docs say 'all' is the universal profile)
187 | */
188 | private async createDefaultProfile(): Promise<void> {
189 | const defaultProfile: Profile = {
190 | name: 'all', // ⚠️ DO NOT CHANGE THIS NAME!
191 | description: 'Universal profile with all configured MCP servers',
192 | mcpServers: {},
193 | metadata: {
194 | created: new Date().toISOString(),
195 | modified: new Date().toISOString()
196 | }
197 | };
198 |
199 | await this.saveProfile(defaultProfile);
200 | this.profiles.set('all', defaultProfile); // ⚠️ DO NOT CHANGE THIS NAME!
201 | }
202 |
203 | async saveProfile(profile: Profile): Promise<void> {
204 | const profilePath = path.join(this.profilesDir, `${profile.name}.json`);
205 | await fs.writeFile(profilePath, JSON.stringify(profile, null, 2));
206 | }
207 |
208 | async getProfile(name: string): Promise<Profile | undefined> {
209 | // For 'all' profile, merge with MCPs from other profiles at runtime
210 | if (name === 'all') {
211 | const allProfile = this.profiles.get('all');
212 | if (!allProfile) return undefined;
213 |
214 | // Start with MCPs directly in the all profile
215 | const mergedServers: Record<string, MCPConfig> = { ...allProfile.mcpServers };
216 |
217 | // Add MCPs from all other profiles
218 | for (const [profileName, profile] of this.profiles) {
219 | if (profileName !== 'all') {
220 | for (const [mcpName, mcpConfig] of Object.entries(profile.mcpServers)) {
221 | // Only add if not already in merged (preserves direct 'all' additions)
222 | if (!mergedServers[mcpName]) {
223 | mergedServers[mcpName] = mcpConfig;
224 | }
225 | }
226 | }
227 | }
228 |
229 | return {
230 | ...allProfile,
231 | mcpServers: mergedServers
232 | };
233 | }
234 |
235 | return this.profiles.get(name);
236 | }
237 |
238 | async addMCPToProfile(
239 | profileName: string,
240 | mcpName: string,
241 | config: MCPConfig
242 | ): Promise<void> {
243 | let profile = this.profiles.get(profileName);
244 |
245 | if (!profile) {
246 | // Create new profile if it doesn't exist
247 | profile = {
248 | name: profileName,
249 | description: `Profile: ${profileName}`,
250 | mcpServers: {},
251 | metadata: {
252 | created: new Date().toISOString(),
253 | modified: new Date().toISOString()
254 | }
255 | };
256 | this.profiles.set(profileName, profile);
257 | }
258 |
259 | // Add or update MCP config
260 | profile.mcpServers[mcpName] = config;
261 | profile.metadata.modified = new Date().toISOString();
262 |
263 | await this.saveProfile(profile);
264 | }
265 |
266 | async removeMCPFromProfile(profileName: string, mcpName: string): Promise<void> {
267 | const profile = this.profiles.get(profileName);
268 | if (!profile) {
269 | throw new Error(`Profile ${profileName} not found`);
270 | }
271 |
272 | delete profile.mcpServers[mcpName];
273 | profile.metadata.modified = new Date().toISOString();
274 |
275 | await this.saveProfile(profile);
276 | }
277 |
278 | listProfiles(): string[] {
279 | return Array.from(this.profiles.keys());
280 | }
281 |
282 | async getProfileMCPs(profileName: string): Promise<Record<string, MCPConfig> | undefined> {
283 | const profile = await this.getProfile(profileName);
284 | if (!profile?.mcpServers) return undefined;
285 |
286 | // Filter out invalid configurations (ensure they have command property)
287 | const validMCPs: Record<string, MCPConfig> = {};
288 | for (const [name, config] of Object.entries(profile.mcpServers)) {
289 | if (typeof config === 'object' && config !== null && 'command' in config && typeof config.command === 'string') {
290 | validMCPs[name] = config as MCPConfig;
291 | }
292 | }
293 |
294 | return Object.keys(validMCPs).length > 0 ? validMCPs : undefined;
295 | }
296 |
297 | getConfigPath(): string {
298 | return this.profilesDir;
299 | }
300 |
301 | getProfilePath(profileName: string): string {
302 | return path.join(this.profilesDir, `${profileName}.json`);
303 | }
304 | }
305 |
306 | export default ProfileManager;
```
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```typescript
1 | /**
2 | * NCP Analytics Report Formatter
3 | * Beautiful terminal output for analytics data
4 | */
5 |
6 | import chalk from 'chalk';
7 | import { AnalyticsReport } from './log-parser.js';
8 |
9 | export class AnalyticsFormatter {
10 | /**
11 | * Format complete analytics dashboard
12 | */
13 | static formatDashboard(report: AnalyticsReport): string {
14 | const output: string[] = [];
15 |
16 | // Header
17 | output.push('');
18 | output.push(chalk.bold.cyan('🚀 NCP Impact Analytics Dashboard'));
19 | output.push(chalk.dim('═'.repeat(50)));
20 | output.push('');
21 |
22 | // Overview Section
23 | output.push(chalk.bold.white('📊 OVERVIEW'));
24 | output.push('');
25 |
26 | const days = Math.ceil((report.timeRange.end.getTime() - report.timeRange.start.getTime()) / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24));
27 | const period = days <= 1 ? 'today' : `${days} day${days === 1 ? '' : 's'}`;
28 |
29 | output.push(`⚡ ${chalk.green(report.totalSessions.toLocaleString())} total MCP sessions (${period})`);
30 | output.push(`🎯 ${chalk.green(report.uniqueMCPs)} unique MCPs orchestrated through NCP`);
31 | output.push(`✅ ${chalk.green(report.successRate.toFixed(1) + '%')} success rate`);
32 | output.push(`📊 ${chalk.green(this.formatBytes(report.totalResponseSize))} total response data`);
33 |
34 | if (report.avgSessionDuration > 0) {
35 | output.push(`⏱️ ${chalk.green(report.avgSessionDuration.toFixed(0) + 'ms')} average session duration`);
36 | }
37 | output.push('');
38 |
39 | // Value Proposition Section
40 | output.push(chalk.bold.white('💰 VALUE DELIVERED (ESTIMATES)'));
41 | output.push('');
42 |
43 | // Calculate token savings (estimated)
44 | const estimatedTokensWithoutNCP = report.totalSessions * report.uniqueMCPs * 100; // Conservative estimate
45 | const estimatedTokensWithNCP = report.totalSessions * 50; // Much lower with NCP
46 | const tokenSavings = estimatedTokensWithoutNCP - estimatedTokensWithNCP;
47 | const costSavings = (tokenSavings / 1000) * 0.002; // $0.002 per 1K tokens
48 |
49 | output.push(`💎 ${chalk.bold.green('~' + (tokenSavings / 1000000).toFixed(1) + 'M')} tokens saved ${chalk.dim('(est. 100 tokens/MCP call)')}`);
50 | output.push(`💵 ${chalk.bold.green('~$' + costSavings.toFixed(2))} cost savings ${chalk.dim('(based on GPT-4 pricing)')}`);
51 | output.push(`🔄 ${chalk.bold.green('1')} unified interface vs ${chalk.bold.red(report.uniqueMCPs)} separate MCPs ${chalk.dim('(measured)')}`);
52 | output.push(`🧠 ${chalk.bold.green((((report.uniqueMCPs - 1) / report.uniqueMCPs) * 100).toFixed(1) + '%')} cognitive load reduction ${chalk.dim('(calculated)')}`);
53 | output.push('');
54 |
55 | // Performance Section
56 | output.push(chalk.bold.white('⚡ PERFORMANCE LEADERS'));
57 | output.push('');
58 |
59 | if (report.performanceMetrics.fastestMCPs.length > 0) {
60 | output.push(chalk.green('🏆 Fastest MCPs:'));
61 | for (const mcp of report.performanceMetrics.fastestMCPs.slice(0, 5)) {
62 | output.push(` ${chalk.cyan(mcp.name)}: ${mcp.avgDuration.toFixed(0)}ms`);
63 | }
64 | output.push('');
65 | }
66 |
67 | if (report.performanceMetrics.mostReliable.length > 0) {
68 | output.push(chalk.green('🛡️ Most Reliable MCPs:'));
69 | for (const mcp of report.performanceMetrics.mostReliable.slice(0, 5)) {
70 | output.push(` ${chalk.cyan(mcp.name)}: ${mcp.successRate.toFixed(1)}% success`);
71 | }
72 | output.push('');
73 | }
74 |
75 | // Usage Statistics
76 | output.push(chalk.bold.white('📈 USAGE STATISTICS'));
77 | output.push('');
78 |
79 | if (report.topMCPsByUsage.length > 0) {
80 | output.push(chalk.green('🔥 Most Used MCPs:'));
81 | for (const mcp of report.topMCPsByUsage.slice(0, 8)) {
82 | const bar = this.createProgressBar(mcp.sessions, report.topMCPsByUsage[0].sessions, 20);
83 | output.push(` ${chalk.cyan(mcp.name.padEnd(25))} ${bar} ${mcp.sessions} sessions`);
84 | }
85 | output.push('');
86 | }
87 |
88 | if (report.topMCPsByTools.length > 0) {
89 | output.push(chalk.green('🛠️ Tool-Rich MCPs:'));
90 | for (const mcp of report.topMCPsByTools.slice(0, 5)) {
91 | output.push(` ${chalk.cyan(mcp.name)}: ${chalk.bold(mcp.toolCount)} tools`);
92 | }
93 | output.push('');
94 | }
95 |
96 | // Hourly Usage Pattern
97 | if (Object.keys(report.hourlyUsage).length > 0) {
98 | output.push(chalk.bold.white('⏰ HOURLY USAGE PATTERN'));
99 | output.push('');
100 |
101 | const maxHourlyUsage = Math.max(...Object.values(report.hourlyUsage));
102 |
103 | for (let hour = 0; hour < 24; hour++) {
104 | const usage = report.hourlyUsage[hour] || 0;
105 | if (usage > 0) {
106 | const bar = this.createProgressBar(usage, maxHourlyUsage, 25);
107 | const hourLabel = `${hour.toString().padStart(2, '0')}:00`;
108 | output.push(` ${hourLabel} ${bar} ${usage} sessions`);
109 | }
110 | }
111 | output.push('');
112 | }
113 |
114 | // Daily Usage Pattern
115 | if (Object.keys(report.dailyUsage).length > 1) {
116 | output.push(chalk.bold.white('📅 DAILY USAGE'));
117 | output.push('');
118 |
119 | const sortedDays = Object.entries(report.dailyUsage)
120 | .sort(([a], [b]) => a.localeCompare(b));
121 |
122 | const maxDailyUsage = Math.max(...Object.values(report.dailyUsage));
123 |
124 | for (const [date, usage] of sortedDays) {
125 | const bar = this.createProgressBar(usage, maxDailyUsage, 30);
126 | const formattedDate = new Date(date).toLocaleDateString('en-US', {
127 | weekday: 'short',
128 | month: 'short',
129 | day: 'numeric'
130 | });
131 | output.push(` ${formattedDate.padEnd(12)} ${bar} ${usage} sessions`);
132 | }
133 | output.push('');
134 | }
135 |
136 | // Environmental Impact
137 | output.push(chalk.bold.white('🌱 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (ROUGH ESTIMATES)'));
138 | output.push('');
139 |
140 | // Rough estimates based on compute reduction
141 | const sessionsWithoutNCP = report.totalSessions * report.uniqueMCPs;
142 | const computeReduction = sessionsWithoutNCP - report.totalSessions;
143 | const estimatedEnergyKWh = (computeReduction * 0.0002); // Very rough estimate
144 | const estimatedCO2kg = estimatedEnergyKWh * 0.5; // Rough CO2 per kWh
145 |
146 | output.push(`⚡ ${chalk.green('~' + estimatedEnergyKWh.toFixed(1) + ' kWh')} energy saved ${chalk.dim('(rough est: 0.2Wh per connection)')}`);
147 | output.push(`🌍 ${chalk.green('~' + estimatedCO2kg.toFixed(1) + ' kg CO₂')} emissions avoided ${chalk.dim('(0.5kg CO₂/kWh avg grid)')}`);
148 | output.push(`🔌 ${chalk.green(computeReduction.toLocaleString())} fewer connections ${chalk.dim('(measured: actual reduction)')}`);
149 | output.push(chalk.dim(' ⚠️ Environmental estimates are order-of-magnitude approximations'));
150 | output.push('');
151 |
152 | // Footer with tips
153 | output.push(chalk.dim('💡 Tips:'));
154 | output.push(chalk.dim(' • Use `ncp analytics --export csv` for detailed data analysis'));
155 | output.push(chalk.dim(' • Run `ncp analytics performance` for detailed performance metrics'));
156 | output.push(chalk.dim(' • Check `ncp analytics --period 7d` for weekly trends'));
157 | output.push('');
158 |
159 | return output.join('\n');
160 | }
161 |
162 | /**
163 | * Format performance-focused report
164 | */
165 | static formatPerformanceReport(report: AnalyticsReport): string {
166 | const output: string[] = [];
167 |
168 | output.push('');
169 | output.push(chalk.bold.cyan('⚡ NCP Performance Analytics'));
170 | output.push(chalk.dim('═'.repeat(40)));
171 | output.push('');
172 |
173 | // Key Performance Metrics
174 | output.push(chalk.bold.white('🎯 KEY METRICS'));
175 | output.push('');
176 | output.push(`📊 Success Rate: ${chalk.green(report.successRate.toFixed(2) + '%')}`);
177 | if (report.avgSessionDuration > 0) {
178 | output.push(`⏱️ Avg Response Time: ${chalk.green(report.avgSessionDuration.toFixed(0) + 'ms')}`);
179 | }
180 | output.push(`🎭 MCPs Orchestrated: ${chalk.green(report.uniqueMCPs)} different providers`);
181 | output.push('');
182 |
183 | // Performance Leaderboards
184 | if (report.performanceMetrics.fastestMCPs.length > 0) {
185 | output.push(chalk.bold.white('🏆 SPEED CHAMPIONS'));
186 | output.push('');
187 | for (let i = 0; i < Math.min(3, report.performanceMetrics.fastestMCPs.length); i++) {
188 | const mcp = report.performanceMetrics.fastestMCPs[i];
189 | const medal = i === 0 ? '🥇' : i === 1 ? '🥈' : '🥉';
190 | output.push(`${medal} ${chalk.cyan(mcp.name)}: ${chalk.bold.green(mcp.avgDuration.toFixed(0) + 'ms')}`);
191 | }
192 | output.push('');
193 | }
194 |
195 | if (report.performanceMetrics.mostReliable.length > 0) {
196 | output.push(chalk.bold.white('🛡️ RELIABILITY CHAMPIONS'));
197 | output.push('');
198 | for (let i = 0; i < Math.min(3, report.performanceMetrics.mostReliable.length); i++) {
199 | const mcp = report.performanceMetrics.mostReliable[i];
200 | const medal = i === 0 ? '🥇' : i === 1 ? '🥈' : '🥉';
201 | output.push(`${medal} ${chalk.cyan(mcp.name)}: ${chalk.bold.green(mcp.successRate.toFixed(1) + '%')} success`);
202 | }
203 | output.push('');
204 | }
205 |
206 | return output.join('\n');
207 | }
208 |
209 | /**
210 | * Format CSV export
211 | */
212 | static formatCSV(report: AnalyticsReport): string {
213 | const lines: string[] = [];
214 |
215 | // Header
216 | lines.push('Date,MCP,Sessions,Success_Rate,Avg_Duration_ms,Tool_Count');
217 |
218 | // MCP data
219 | for (const mcp of report.topMCPsByUsage) {
220 | const toolData = report.topMCPsByTools.find(t => t.name === mcp.name);
221 | const perfData = report.performanceMetrics.fastestMCPs.find(p => p.name === mcp.name) ||
222 | report.performanceMetrics.slowestMCPs.find(p => p.name === mcp.name);
223 |
224 | lines.push([
225 | report.timeRange.end.toISOString().split('T')[0],
226 | mcp.name,
227 | mcp.sessions.toString(),
228 | mcp.successRate.toFixed(2),
229 | perfData ? perfData.avgDuration.toFixed(0) : 'N/A',
230 | toolData ? toolData.toolCount.toString() : 'N/A'
231 | ].join(','));
232 | }
233 |
234 | return lines.join('\n');
235 | }
236 |
237 | /**
238 | * Create ASCII progress bar
239 | */
240 | private static createProgressBar(value: number, max: number, width: number = 20): string {
241 | const percentage = max > 0 ? value / max : 0;
242 | const filled = Math.round(percentage * width);
243 | const empty = width - filled;
244 |
245 | const bar = '█'.repeat(filled) + '░'.repeat(empty);
246 | return chalk.green(bar);
247 | }
248 |
249 | /**
250 | * Format bytes to human readable
251 | */
252 | private static formatBytes(bytes: number): string {
253 | if (bytes === 0) return '0 B';
254 | const k = 1024;
255 | const sizes = ['B', 'KB', 'MB', 'GB'];
256 | const i = Math.floor(Math.log(bytes) / Math.log(k));
257 | return parseFloat((bytes / Math.pow(k, i)).toFixed(1)) + ' ' + sizes[i];
258 | }
259 | }
```
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```markdown
1 | # 🔐 Story 2: Secrets in Plain Sight
2 |
3 | *How your API keys stay invisible to AI - even when configuring MCPs through conversation*
4 |
5 | **Reading time:** 2 minutes
6 |
7 | ---
8 |
9 | ## 😱 The Pain
10 |
11 | You're excited. You just learned AI can help you configure MCPs through natural conversation. You tell it:
12 |
13 | > "Add GitHub MCP with my token ghp_abc123xyz456..."
14 |
15 | **Your secret just entered the AI conversation.**
16 |
17 | Where does it go?
18 |
19 | - ✅ AI's context window → Will stay there for the entire session
20 | - ✅ Conversation logs → Saved forever for debugging
21 | - ✅ AI training data → Potentially used to improve models
22 | - ✅ Your screen → Anyone walking by sees it
23 | - ✅ Screenshots → Captured if you share your workflow
24 |
25 | **You just turned a private secret into public knowledge.**
26 |
27 | Even if you trust the AI provider, do you trust:
28 | - Every employee with log access?
29 | - Every contractor debugging issues?
30 | - Every person who sees your screen share?
31 | - Every future policy change about data retention?
32 |
33 | **This isn't theoretical.** Secrets in AI chats is how credentials leak. It's why security teams ban AI tools.
34 |
35 | ---
36 |
37 | ## 🤝 The Journey
38 |
39 | NCP solves this with a **clipboard handshake** - a pattern where secrets flow server-side, never through the AI conversation.
40 |
41 | Here's the magic:
42 |
43 | ### **Act 1: The Setup**
44 |
45 | You: "Add GitHub MCP with my token"
46 |
47 | AI: [Calls NCP to show a prompt]
48 |
49 | **Prompt appears:**
50 | ```
51 | Do you want to add the MCP server "github"?
52 |
53 | Command: npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-github
54 |
55 | 📋 SECURE SETUP (Optional):
56 | To include API keys/tokens WITHOUT exposing them to this conversation:
57 | 1. Copy your config to clipboard BEFORE clicking YES
58 | 2. Example: {"env":{"GITHUB_TOKEN":"your_secret_here"}}
59 | 3. Click YES - NCP will read from clipboard
60 |
61 | Or click YES without copying for basic setup.
62 | ```
63 |
64 | ### **Act 2: The Secret Handshake**
65 |
66 | You (in terminal, outside AI chat):
67 | ```bash
68 | # Copy to clipboard (secrets stay local)
69 | echo '{"env":{"GITHUB_TOKEN":"ghp_abc123xyz456"}}' | pbcopy
70 | ```
71 |
72 | You click: **YES** on the prompt
73 |
74 | ### **Act 3: The Magic**
75 |
76 | What happens behind the scenes:
77 |
78 | ```
79 | 1. AI sends: "User clicked YES"
80 | 2. NCP (server-side): Reads clipboard content
81 | 3. NCP: Parses {"env":{"GITHUB_TOKEN":"ghp_..."}}
82 | 4. NCP: Merges with base config
83 | 5. NCP: Saves to profile
84 | 6. AI receives: "MCP added with credentials from clipboard"
85 | ```
86 |
87 | **AI never sees your token.** It only sees "User approved" and "Config complete."
88 |
89 | Your secret traveled:
90 | - Your clipboard → NCP process (server-side) → Profile file
91 |
92 | **It never touched the AI.**
93 |
94 | ---
95 |
96 | ## ✨ The Magic
97 |
98 | What you get with clipboard handshake:
99 |
100 | ### **🛡️ Secrets Stay Secret**
101 | - AI conversation: "MCP added with credentials" ✅
102 | - Your logs: "User clicked YES on prompt" ✅
103 | - Your token: `ghp_abc123...` ❌ (not in logs!)
104 |
105 | ### **✋ Informed Consent**
106 | - Prompt tells you exactly what will happen
107 | - You explicitly copy config to clipboard
108 | - You explicitly click YES
109 | - No sneaky background clipboard reading
110 |
111 | ### **📝 Clean Audit Trail**
112 | - Security team reviews logs: "User approved MCP addition"
113 | - No secrets in audit trail
114 | - Compliance-friendly (GDPR, SOC2, etc.)
115 |
116 | ### **🔄 Works with AI Conversation**
117 | - Still feels natural (AI helps you configure)
118 | - Still conversational (no manual JSON editing)
119 | - Just adds one extra step (copy → YES)
120 |
121 | ### **⚡ Optional for Non-Secrets**
122 | - No secrets? Just click YES without copying
123 | - NCP uses base config (command + args only)
124 | - Clipboard step is optional, not mandatory
125 |
126 | ---
127 |
128 | ## 🔍 How It Works (The Technical Story)
129 |
130 | Let's trace the flow with actual code paths:
131 |
132 | ### **Step 1: AI Wants to Add MCP**
133 |
134 | ```typescript
135 | // AI calls internal tool
136 | ncp:add({
137 | mcp_name: "github",
138 | command: "npx",
139 | args: ["@modelcontextprotocol/server-github"]
140 | })
141 | ```
142 |
143 | ### **Step 2: NCP Shows Prompt**
144 |
145 | ```typescript
146 | // NCP (src/server/mcp-prompts.ts)
147 | const prompt = generateAddConfirmation("github", "npx", [...]);
148 |
149 | // Prompt includes clipboard instructions
150 | // Returns to AI client (Claude Desktop, etc.)
151 | ```
152 |
153 | ### **Step 3: User Sees Prompt & Acts**
154 |
155 | ```bash
156 | # User copies (outside AI chat)
157 | echo '{"env":{"GITHUB_TOKEN":"ghp_..."}}' | pbcopy
158 |
159 | # User clicks YES in prompt dialog
160 | ```
161 |
162 | ### **Step 4: AI Sends Approval**
163 |
164 | ```typescript
165 | // AI sends user's response
166 | prompts/response: "YES"
167 | ```
168 |
169 | ### **Step 5: NCP Reads Clipboard (Server-Side)**
170 |
171 | ```typescript
172 | // NCP (src/server/mcp-prompts.ts)
173 | const clipboardConfig = await tryReadClipboardConfig();
174 | // Returns: { env: { GITHUB_TOKEN: "ghp_..." } }
175 |
176 | // Merge with base config
177 | const finalConfig = mergeWithClipboardConfig(baseConfig, clipboardConfig);
178 | // Result: { command: "npx", args: [...], env: { GITHUB_TOKEN: "ghp_..." } }
179 | ```
180 |
181 | ### **Step 6: Save & Respond**
182 |
183 | ```typescript
184 | // Save to profile (secrets in file, not chat)
185 | await profileManager.addMCP("github", finalConfig);
186 |
187 | // Return to AI (no secrets!)
188 | return {
189 | success: true,
190 | message: "MCP added with credentials from clipboard"
191 | };
192 | ```
193 |
194 | **Key:** Clipboard read happens in NCP's process (Node.js), not in AI's context. The AI conversation never contains the token.
195 |
196 | ---
197 |
198 | ## 🎨 The Analogy That Makes It Click
199 |
200 | **Traditional Approach = Shouting Passwords in a Crowded Room** 📢
201 |
202 | You: "Hey assistant, my password is abc123!"
203 | [100 people hear it]
204 | [Security cameras record it]
205 | [Everyone's phone captures it]
206 |
207 | **NCP Clipboard Handshake = Passing a Note Under the Table** 📝
208 |
209 | You: "I have credentials"
210 | [You write secret on paper]
211 | [You hand paper directly to assistant under table]
212 | [Nobody else sees it]
213 | [No cameras capture it]
214 | Assistant: "Got it, thanks!"
215 |
216 | **The room (AI conversation) never sees the secret.**
217 |
218 | ---
219 |
220 | ## 🧪 See It Yourself
221 |
222 | Try this experiment:
223 |
224 | ### **Bad Way (Secrets in Chat):**
225 |
226 | ```
227 | You: Add GitHub MCP. Command: npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-github
228 | Token: ghp_abc123xyz456
229 |
230 | AI: [Adds MCP]
231 | ✅ Works!
232 | ❌ Your token is now in conversation history
233 | ❌ Token logged in AI provider's systems
234 | ❌ Token visible in screenshots
235 | ```
236 |
237 | ### **NCP Way (Clipboard Handshake):**
238 |
239 | ```
240 | You: Add GitHub MCP
241 |
242 | AI: [Shows prompt]
243 | "Copy config to clipboard BEFORE clicking YES"
244 |
245 | [You copy: {"env":{"GITHUB_TOKEN":"ghp_..."}} to clipboard]
246 | [You click YES]
247 |
248 | AI: MCP added with credentials from clipboard
249 | ✅ Works!
250 | ✅ Token never entered conversation
251 | ✅ Logs show "user approved" not token
252 | ✅ Screenshots show prompt, not secret
253 | ```
254 |
255 | **Check your conversation history:** Search for "ghp_" - you won't find it!
256 |
257 | ---
258 |
259 | ## 🚀 Why This Changes Everything
260 |
261 | **Security teams used to say:**
262 | > "Don't use AI for infrastructure work - secrets will leak"
263 |
264 | **Now they can say:**
265 | > "Use NCP's clipboard handshake - secrets stay server-side"
266 |
267 | **Benefits:**
268 |
269 | | Concern | Without NCP | With NCP Clipboard |
270 | |---------|-------------|-------------------|
271 | | Secrets in chat | ❌ Yes | ✅ No |
272 | | Secrets in logs | ❌ Yes | ✅ No |
273 | | Training data exposure | ❌ Possible | ✅ Impossible |
274 | | Screen share leaks | ❌ High risk | ✅ Shows prompt only |
275 | | Audit compliance | ❌ Hard | ✅ Easy |
276 | | Developer experience | ✅ Convenient | ✅ Still convenient! |
277 |
278 | **You don't sacrifice convenience for security. You get both.**
279 |
280 | ---
281 |
282 | ## 🔒 Security Deep Dive
283 |
284 | ### **Is This Actually Secure?**
285 |
286 | **Q: What if AI can read my clipboard?**
287 |
288 | A: AI doesn't read clipboard. NCP (running on your machine) reads it. The clipboard content never goes to AI provider's servers.
289 |
290 | **Q: What if someone sees my clipboard?**
291 |
292 | A: Clipboard is temporary. As soon as you click YES, you can copy something else to overwrite it. Window of exposure: seconds, not forever.
293 |
294 | **Q: What about clipboard managers with history?**
295 |
296 | A: Good point! Best practice: Copy a fake value after clicking YES to clear clipboard history. Or use a clipboard manager that supports "sensitive" mode.
297 |
298 | **Q: Could malicious MCP read clipboard?**
299 |
300 | A: NCP reads clipboard *before* starting the MCP. The MCP never gets clipboard access. It only receives env vars through its stdin (standard MCP protocol).
301 |
302 | **Q: What about keyloggers?**
303 |
304 | A: Keyloggers are system-level threats. If you have a keylogger, all config methods are compromised. NCP's clipboard handshake protects against *conversation logging*, not *system compromise*.
305 |
306 | ### **Threat Model**
307 |
308 | NCP clipboard handshake protects against:
309 | - ✅ AI conversation logs containing secrets
310 | - ✅ AI training data including secrets
311 | - ✅ Screen shares leaking secrets
312 | - ✅ Accidental secret exposure in screenshots
313 | - ✅ Audit logs containing credentials
314 |
315 | NCP cannot protect against:
316 | - ❌ Compromised system (keylogger, malware)
317 | - ❌ User copying secrets to shared clipboard
318 | - ❌ Clipboard manager saving history indefinitely
319 |
320 | ---
321 |
322 | ## 🎯 Best Practices
323 |
324 | ### **Do:**
325 | 1. ✅ Copy config right before clicking YES
326 | 2. ✅ Copy something else after (to clear clipboard)
327 | 3. ✅ Use password manager to generate config JSON
328 | 4. ✅ Review prompt to ensure it's NCP's official prompt
329 | 5. ✅ Verify MCP is added before trusting it worked
330 |
331 | ### **Don't:**
332 | 1. ❌ Type secret in AI chat ("My token is...")
333 | 2. ❌ Leave secret in clipboard forever
334 | 3. ❌ Share screen while secret is in clipboard
335 | 4. ❌ Ignore clipboard security warnings
336 | 5. ❌ Assume all "clipboard read" is malicious (NCP uses it ethically)
337 |
338 | ---
339 |
340 | ## 📚 Deep Dive
341 |
342 | Want the full technical implementation and security audit?
343 |
344 | - **Clipboard Security Pattern:** [docs/guides/clipboard-security-pattern.md]
345 | - **Prompt Implementation:** [docs/technical/mcp-prompts.md]
346 | - **Security Architecture:** [docs/technical/security-model.md]
347 | - **Threat Modeling:** [SECURITY.md]
348 |
349 | ---
350 |
351 | ## 🔗 Next Story
352 |
353 | **[Story 3: Sync and Forget →](03-sync-and-forget.md)**
354 |
355 | *Why you never configure the same MCP twice across different clients*
356 |
357 | ---
358 |
359 | ## 💬 Questions?
360 |
361 | **Q: Do I HAVE to use clipboard for secrets?**
362 |
363 | A: No! For non-secret configs, just click YES without copying anything. NCP will use base config. Clipboard is optional for secrets only.
364 |
365 | **Q: Can I use file instead of clipboard?**
366 |
367 | A: Yes! You can pre-create a profile JSON file with secrets and NCP will use it. Clipboard is for convenience during AI conversation.
368 |
369 | **Q: What if I forget to copy before clicking YES?**
370 |
371 | A: NCP will add the MCP with base config (no env vars). You can edit the profile JSON manually later to add secrets.
372 |
373 | **Q: Does this work with ALL MCP clients?**
374 |
375 | A: Only clients that support MCP prompts (Claude Desktop, Cursor with prompts enabled, etc.). For others, use manual profile editing.
376 |
377 | ---
378 |
379 | **[← Previous Story](01-dream-and-discover.md)** | **[Back to Story Index](../README.md#the-six-stories)** | **[Next Story →](03-sync-and-forget.md)**
380 |
```
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```typescript
1 | /**
2 | * MCP Health Monitor
3 | *
4 | * Tracks MCP status, automatically excludes failing MCPs,
5 | * and exposes health information to AI for troubleshooting.
6 | */
7 |
8 | import { spawn } from 'child_process';
9 | import { readFile, writeFile, mkdir } from 'fs/promises';
10 | import { existsSync } from 'fs';
11 | import { join } from 'path';
12 | import { homedir } from 'os';
13 | import { logger } from '../utils/logger.js';
14 |
15 | export interface MCPHealth {
16 | name: string;
17 | status: 'healthy' | 'unhealthy' | 'disabled' | 'unknown';
18 | lastCheck: string;
19 | errorCount: number;
20 | lastError?: string;
21 | disabledReason?: string;
22 | command?: string;
23 | args?: string[];
24 | env?: Record<string, string>;
25 | }
26 |
27 | export interface HealthReport {
28 | timestamp: string;
29 | totalMCPs: number;
30 | healthy: number;
31 | unhealthy: number;
32 | disabled: number;
33 | details: MCPHealth[];
34 | recommendations?: string[];
35 | }
36 |
37 | export class MCPHealthMonitor {
38 | private healthStatus: Map<string, MCPHealth> = new Map();
39 | private healthFile: string;
40 | private maxRetries = 3;
41 | private retryDelay = 1000; // ms
42 | private healthCheckTimeout = 5000; // ms
43 |
44 | constructor() {
45 | this.healthFile = join(homedir(), '.ncp', 'mcp-health.json');
46 | this.ensureHealthDirectory();
47 | this.loadHealthHistory();
48 | }
49 |
50 | /**
51 | * Ensure the health directory exists
52 | */
53 | private async ensureHealthDirectory(): Promise<void> {
54 | const healthDir = join(homedir(), '.ncp');
55 | if (!existsSync(healthDir)) {
56 | try {
57 | await mkdir(healthDir, { recursive: true });
58 | } catch (err) {
59 | logger.debug(`Failed to create health directory: ${err}`);
60 | }
61 | }
62 | }
63 |
64 | /**
65 | * Load previous health status from disk
66 | */
67 | private async loadHealthHistory(): Promise<void> {
68 | if (existsSync(this.healthFile)) {
69 | try {
70 | const content = await readFile(this.healthFile, 'utf-8');
71 | const history = JSON.parse(content);
72 | for (const [name, health] of Object.entries(history)) {
73 | this.healthStatus.set(name, health as MCPHealth);
74 | }
75 | } catch (err) {
76 | logger.debug(`Failed to load health history: ${err}`);
77 | }
78 | }
79 | }
80 |
81 |
82 | /**
83 | * Save health status to disk for persistence
84 | */
85 | private async saveHealthStatus(): Promise<void> {
86 | const status = Object.fromEntries(this.healthStatus);
87 | try {
88 | await writeFile(this.healthFile, JSON.stringify(status, null, 2));
89 | } catch (err) {
90 | logger.debug(`Failed to save health status: ${err}`);
91 | }
92 | }
93 |
94 | /**
95 | * Check if an MCP is healthy by attempting to start it
96 | */
97 | async checkMCPHealth(
98 | name: string,
99 | command: string,
100 | args: string[] = [],
101 | env?: Record<string, string>
102 | ): Promise<MCPHealth> {
103 | logger.debug(`Health: Checking ${name}...`);
104 |
105 | const health: MCPHealth = {
106 | name,
107 | status: 'unknown',
108 | lastCheck: new Date().toISOString(),
109 | errorCount: 0,
110 | command,
111 | args,
112 | env
113 | };
114 |
115 | // Get previous health status
116 | const previousHealth = this.healthStatus.get(name);
117 | if (previousHealth) {
118 | health.errorCount = previousHealth.errorCount;
119 | }
120 |
121 | try {
122 | // Attempt to spawn the MCP process
123 | const child = spawn(command, args, {
124 | env: { ...process.env, ...env },
125 | stdio: ['pipe', 'pipe', 'pipe']
126 | });
127 |
128 | // Set up timeout
129 | const timeout = setTimeout(() => {
130 | child.kill();
131 | }, this.healthCheckTimeout);
132 |
133 | // Wait for process to start successfully or fail
134 | await new Promise<void>((resolve, reject) => {
135 | let stderr = '';
136 | let healthyTimeout: NodeJS.Timeout;
137 |
138 | child.on('error', (err) => {
139 | clearTimeout(timeout);
140 | if (healthyTimeout) clearTimeout(healthyTimeout);
141 | reject(err);
142 | });
143 |
144 | child.stderr.on('data', (data) => {
145 | stderr += data.toString();
146 | });
147 |
148 | // If process stays alive for 2 seconds, consider it healthy
149 | healthyTimeout = setTimeout(() => {
150 | if (!child.killed) {
151 | clearTimeout(timeout);
152 | child.kill();
153 | resolve();
154 | }
155 | }, 2000);
156 |
157 | child.on('exit', (code) => {
158 | clearTimeout(timeout);
159 | if (healthyTimeout) clearTimeout(healthyTimeout);
160 | if (code !== 0 && code !== null) {
161 | reject(new Error(`Process exited with code ${code}: ${stderr}`));
162 | } else if (code === 0) {
163 | // Process exited cleanly, consider it healthy
164 | resolve();
165 | }
166 | });
167 | });
168 |
169 | // MCP started successfully
170 | health.status = 'healthy';
171 | health.errorCount = 0;
172 | delete health.lastError;
173 |
174 | } catch (error: any) {
175 | // MCP failed to start
176 | health.status = 'unhealthy';
177 | health.errorCount++;
178 | health.lastError = error.message;
179 |
180 | // Auto-disable after too many failures
181 | if (health.errorCount >= this.maxRetries) {
182 | health.status = 'disabled';
183 | health.disabledReason = `Disabled after ${health.errorCount} consecutive failures`;
184 | logger.warn(`${name} disabled after ${health.errorCount} failures`);
185 | }
186 | }
187 |
188 | // Save health status
189 | this.healthStatus.set(name, health);
190 | await this.saveHealthStatus();
191 |
192 | return health;
193 | }
194 |
195 | /**
196 | * Check health of multiple MCPs
197 | */
198 | async checkMultipleMCPs(mcps: Array<{
199 | name: string;
200 | command: string;
201 | args?: string[];
202 | env?: Record<string, string>;
203 | }>): Promise<HealthReport> {
204 | const results: MCPHealth[] = [];
205 |
206 | for (const mcp of mcps) {
207 | const health = await this.checkMCPHealth(
208 | mcp.name,
209 | mcp.command,
210 | mcp.args,
211 | mcp.env
212 | );
213 | results.push(health);
214 |
215 | // Small delay between checks to avoid overwhelming the system
216 | await new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, 500));
217 | }
218 |
219 | return this.generateHealthReport(results);
220 | }
221 |
222 | /**
223 | * Generate a health report for AI consumption
224 | */
225 | generateHealthReport(results?: MCPHealth[]): HealthReport {
226 | const details = results || Array.from(this.healthStatus.values());
227 |
228 | const report: HealthReport = {
229 | timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
230 | totalMCPs: details.length,
231 | healthy: details.filter(h => h.status === 'healthy').length,
232 | unhealthy: details.filter(h => h.status === 'unhealthy').length,
233 | disabled: details.filter(h => h.status === 'disabled').length,
234 | details,
235 | recommendations: []
236 | };
237 |
238 | // Generate recommendations for AI
239 | if (report.unhealthy > 0) {
240 | report.recommendations?.push(
241 | 'Some MCPs are unhealthy. Check their error messages and ensure dependencies are installed.'
242 | );
243 | }
244 |
245 | if (report.disabled > 0) {
246 | report.recommendations?.push(
247 | 'Some MCPs have been auto-disabled due to repeated failures. Fix the issues and re-enable them.'
248 | );
249 | }
250 |
251 | // Specific recommendations based on common errors
252 | for (const mcp of details) {
253 | if (mcp.lastError?.includes('command not found')) {
254 | report.recommendations?.push(
255 | `${mcp.name}: Command '${mcp.command}' not found. Install required software or update PATH.`
256 | );
257 | }
258 | if (mcp.lastError?.includes('EACCES')) {
259 | report.recommendations?.push(
260 | `${mcp.name}: Permission denied. Check file permissions.`
261 | );
262 | }
263 | if (mcp.lastError?.includes('ENOENT')) {
264 | report.recommendations?.push(
265 | `${mcp.name}: File or directory not found. Check installation path.`
266 | );
267 | }
268 | }
269 |
270 | return report;
271 | }
272 |
273 | /**
274 | * Get health status for a specific MCP
275 | */
276 | getMCPHealth(name: string): MCPHealth | undefined {
277 | return this.healthStatus.get(name);
278 | }
279 |
280 | /**
281 | * Manually enable a disabled MCP (reset error count)
282 | */
283 | async enableMCP(name: string): Promise<void> {
284 | const health = this.healthStatus.get(name);
285 | if (health) {
286 | health.status = 'unknown';
287 | health.errorCount = 0;
288 | delete health.disabledReason;
289 | this.healthStatus.set(name, health);
290 | await this.saveHealthStatus();
291 | }
292 | }
293 |
294 | /**
295 | * Manually disable an MCP
296 | */
297 | async disableMCP(name: string, reason: string): Promise<void> {
298 | const health = this.healthStatus.get(name) || {
299 | name,
300 | status: 'disabled',
301 | lastCheck: new Date().toISOString(),
302 | errorCount: 0
303 | };
304 |
305 | health.status = 'disabled';
306 | health.disabledReason = reason;
307 | this.healthStatus.set(name, health);
308 | await this.saveHealthStatus();
309 | }
310 |
311 | /**
312 | * Get list of healthy MCPs that should be loaded
313 | */
314 | getHealthyMCPs(requestedMCPs: string[]): string[] {
315 | return requestedMCPs.filter(name => {
316 | const health = this.healthStatus.get(name);
317 | // Include if unknown (first time) or healthy
318 | return !health || health.status === 'healthy' || health.status === 'unknown';
319 | });
320 | }
321 |
322 | /**
323 | * Mark MCP as healthy (simple tracking for tool execution)
324 | */
325 | markHealthy(mcpName: string): void {
326 | const existing = this.healthStatus.get(mcpName);
327 | this.healthStatus.set(mcpName, {
328 | name: mcpName,
329 | status: 'healthy',
330 | lastCheck: new Date().toISOString(),
331 | errorCount: 0,
332 | command: existing?.command,
333 | args: existing?.args,
334 | env: existing?.env
335 | });
336 | // Note: Not saving immediately for performance, will save periodically
337 | }
338 |
339 | /**
340 | * Mark MCP as unhealthy due to execution error
341 | */
342 | markUnhealthy(mcpName: string, error: string): void {
343 | const existing = this.healthStatus.get(mcpName);
344 | const errorCount = (existing?.errorCount || 0) + 1;
345 |
346 | this.healthStatus.set(mcpName, {
347 | name: mcpName,
348 | status: errorCount >= 3 ? 'disabled' : 'unhealthy',
349 | lastCheck: new Date().toISOString(),
350 | errorCount,
351 | lastError: error,
352 | command: existing?.command,
353 | args: existing?.args,
354 | env: existing?.env
355 | });
356 |
357 | if (errorCount >= 3) {
358 | logger.warn(`🚫 MCP ${mcpName} auto-disabled after ${errorCount} errors: ${error}`);
359 | }
360 | // Note: Not saving immediately for performance
361 | }
362 |
363 | /**
364 | * Clear health history for fresh start
365 | */
366 | async clearHealthHistory(): Promise<void> {
367 | this.healthStatus.clear();
368 | await this.saveHealthStatus();
369 | }
370 |
371 | /**
372 | * Force save health status to disk
373 | */
374 | async saveHealth(): Promise<void> {
375 | await this.saveHealthStatus();
376 | }
377 | }
378 |
379 | /**
380 | * Singleton instance
381 | */
382 | export const healthMonitor = new MCPHealthMonitor();
383 |
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```markdown
1 | # 🔄 Story 3: Sync and Forget
2 |
3 | *Why you never configure the same MCP twice - ever*
4 |
5 | **Reading time:** 2 minutes
6 |
7 | ---
8 |
9 | ## 😤 The Pain
10 |
11 | You spent an hour setting up 10 MCPs in Claude Desktop. Perfect configuration:
12 |
13 | - GitHub with your token ✅
14 | - Filesystem with correct paths ✅
15 | - Database with connection strings ✅
16 | - All working beautifully ✅
17 |
18 | Now you want those same MCPs in NCP.
19 |
20 | **Your options:**
21 |
22 | **Option A: Manual Re-configuration** 😫
23 | ```bash
24 | ncp add github npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-github
25 | [Wait, what were the args again?]
26 |
27 | ncp add filesystem npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem
28 | [What path did I use? ~/Documents or ~/Dev?]
29 |
30 | ncp add database...
31 | [This is taking forever. There must be a better way.]
32 | ```
33 |
34 | **Option B: Copy-Paste Hell** 🤮
35 | ```bash
36 | # Open claude_desktop_config.json
37 | # Copy MCP config for github
38 | # Edit NCP profile JSON
39 | # Paste, fix formatting
40 | # Repeat 9 more times
41 | # Fix JSON syntax errors
42 | # Start over because you broke something
43 | ```
44 |
45 | **You just want your MCPs. Why is this so hard?**
46 |
47 | Worse: Next week you install a new .mcpb extension in Claude Desktop. Now NCP is out of sync again. Manual sync required. Forever.
48 |
49 | ---
50 |
51 | ## 🔄 The Journey
52 |
53 | NCP takes a radically simpler approach: **It syncs automatically. On every startup. Forever.**
54 |
55 | Here's what happens when you install NCP (via .mcpb bundle):
56 |
57 | ### **First Startup:**
58 |
59 | ```
60 | [You double-click ncp.mcpb]
61 | [Claude Desktop installs it]
62 |
63 | NCP starts up:
64 | 1. 🔍 Checks: "Is Claude Desktop installed?"
65 | 2. 📂 Reads: ~/Library/.../claude_desktop_config.json
66 | 3. 📂 Reads: ~/Library/.../Claude Extensions/
67 | 4. ✨ Discovers:
68 | - 8 MCPs from config file
69 | - 3 MCPs from .mcpb extensions
70 | 5. 💾 Imports all 11 into NCP profile
71 | 6. ✅ Ready! All your MCPs available through NCP
72 | ```
73 |
74 | **Time elapsed: 2 seconds.**
75 |
76 | No manual configuration. No copy-paste. No JSON editing. Just... works.
77 |
78 | ### **Next Week: You Install New MCP**
79 |
80 | ```
81 | [You install brave-search.mcpb in Claude Desktop]
82 | [You restart Claude Desktop]
83 |
84 | NCP starts up:
85 | 1. 🔍 Checks Claude Desktop config (as always)
86 | 2. 🆕 Detects: New MCP "brave-search"
87 | 3. 💾 Auto-imports into NCP profile
88 | 4. ✅ Ready! Brave Search now available through NCP
89 | ```
90 |
91 | **You did nothing.** NCP just knew.
92 |
93 | ### **Next Month: You Update Token**
94 |
95 | ```
96 | [You update GITHUB_TOKEN in claude_desktop_config.json]
97 | [You restart Claude Desktop]
98 |
99 | NCP starts up:
100 | 1. 🔍 Reads latest config (as always)
101 | 2. 🔄 Detects: GitHub config changed
102 | 3. 💾 Updates NCP profile with new token
103 | 4. ✅ Ready! GitHub MCP using latest credentials
104 | ```
105 |
106 | **NCP stays in sync. Automatically. Forever.**
107 |
108 | ---
109 |
110 | ## ✨ The Magic
111 |
112 | What you get with continuous auto-sync:
113 |
114 | ### **⚡ Zero Manual Configuration**
115 | - Install NCP → All Claude Desktop MCPs imported instantly
116 | - No CLI commands to run
117 | - No JSON files to edit
118 | - No copy-paste required
119 |
120 | ### **🔄 Always In Sync**
121 | - Install new MCP in Claude Desktop → NCP gets it on next startup
122 | - Update credentials in config → NCP picks up changes
123 | - Remove MCP from Claude Desktop → NCP removes it too
124 | - **One source of truth:** Claude Desktop config
125 |
126 | ### **🎯 Works with Everything**
127 | - MCPs in `claude_desktop_config.json` ✅
128 | - .mcpb extensions from marketplace ✅
129 | - Mix of both ✅
130 | - Even future MCP installation methods ✅
131 |
132 | ### **🧠 Smart Merging**
133 | - Config file MCPs take precedence over extensions
134 | - Preserves your customizations in NCP profile
135 | - Only syncs what changed (fast!)
136 | - Logs what was imported (transparency)
137 |
138 | ### **🚀 Set It and Forget It**
139 | - Configure once in Claude Desktop
140 | - NCP follows automatically
141 | - No maintenance required
142 | - No drift between systems
143 |
144 | ---
145 |
146 | ## 🔍 How It Works (The Technical Story)
147 |
148 | NCP's auto-sync runs on **every startup** (not just first time):
149 |
150 | ### **Step 1: Detect Client**
151 |
152 | ```typescript
153 | // NCP checks: Am I running as Claude Desktop extension?
154 | if (process.env.NCP_MODE === 'extension') {
155 | // Yes! Let's sync from Claude Desktop
156 | syncFromClaudeDesktop();
157 | }
158 | ```
159 |
160 | ### **Step 2: Read Configuration**
161 |
162 | ```typescript
163 | // Read claude_desktop_config.json
164 | const configPath = '~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json';
165 | const config = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync(configPath));
166 | const mcpsFromConfig = config.mcpServers; // Object with MCP configs
167 |
168 | // Read .mcpb extensions directory
169 | const extensionsDir = '~/Library/Application Support/Claude/Claude Extensions/';
170 | const mcpsFromExtensions = await scanExtensionsDirectory(extensionsDir);
171 | ```
172 |
173 | ### **Step 3: Merge & Import**
174 |
175 | ```typescript
176 | // Merge (config takes precedence)
177 | const allMCPs = {
178 | ...mcpsFromExtensions, // Extensions first
179 | ...mcpsFromConfig // Config overrides
180 | };
181 |
182 | // Import using internal add command (for cache coherence)
183 | for (const [name, config] of Object.entries(allMCPs)) {
184 | await internalAdd(name, config);
185 | }
186 | ```
187 |
188 | ### **Step 4: Log Results**
189 |
190 | ```typescript
191 | console.log(`Auto-imported ${count} MCPs from Claude Desktop`);
192 | console.log(` - From config: ${configCount}`);
193 | console.log(` - From extensions: ${extensionCount}`);
194 | ```
195 |
196 | **Key insight:** Uses internal `add` command (not direct file writes) so NCP's cache stays coherent. Smart!
197 |
198 | ---
199 |
200 | ## 🎨 The Analogy That Makes It Click
201 |
202 | **Manual Sync = Syncing Music to iPhone via iTunes** 🎵
203 |
204 | Remember the old days?
205 | - Manage music library on computer
206 | - Plug in iPhone
207 | - Click "Sync" button
208 | - Wait 10 minutes
209 | - Disconnect iPhone
210 | - Add new song on computer
211 | - Plug in iPhone AGAIN
212 | - Click "Sync" AGAIN
213 | - Endless manual syncing
214 |
215 | **Auto-Sync = Apple Music / Spotify** ☁️
216 |
217 | Add song on computer → Appears on phone instantly. No cables. No "sync" button. Just... works.
218 |
219 | **NCP's auto-sync = Same experience for MCPs.**
220 |
221 | Configure in Claude Desktop → Available in NCP instantly. No commands. No manual sync. Just... works.
222 |
223 | ---
224 |
225 | ## 🧪 See It Yourself
226 |
227 | Try this experiment:
228 |
229 | ### **Setup:**
230 |
231 | ```bash
232 | # Install NCP as .mcpb extension in Claude Desktop
233 | [Double-click ncp.mcpb]
234 | [Claude Desktop installs it]
235 | ```
236 |
237 | ### **Test 1: Initial Import**
238 |
239 | ```bash
240 | # Before starting NCP, check your Claude Desktop config
241 | cat ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
242 | # Note: You have 5 MCPs configured
243 |
244 | # Start Claude Desktop (which starts NCP)
245 | # Ask Claude: "What MCPs do you have access to?"
246 |
247 | # Claude will show all 5 MCPs imported automatically!
248 | ```
249 |
250 | ### **Test 2: Add New MCP**
251 |
252 | ```bash
253 | # Install a new .mcpb extension (e.g., brave-search)
254 | [Install brave-search.mcpb in Claude Desktop]
255 |
256 | # Restart Claude Desktop
257 | # Ask Claude: "Do you have access to Brave Search?"
258 |
259 | # Claude: "Yes! I can search the web using Brave Search."
260 | # [NCP auto-imported it on startup]
261 | ```
262 |
263 | ### **Test 3: Update Credentials**
264 |
265 | ```bash
266 | # Edit claude_desktop_config.json
267 | # Change GITHUB_TOKEN to a new value
268 |
269 | # Restart Claude Desktop
270 | # NCP will use the new token automatically
271 | ```
272 |
273 | **You never ran `ncp import` or edited NCP configs manually.** It just synced.
274 |
275 | ---
276 |
277 | ## 🚀 Why This Changes Everything
278 |
279 | ### **Before NCP (Manual Sync):**
280 |
281 | ```
282 | Day 1: Configure 10 MCPs in Claude Desktop (1 hour)
283 | Day 1: Configure same 10 MCPs in NCP (1 hour)
284 | Day 8: Install new MCP in Claude Desktop
285 | Day 8: Remember to configure in NCP too (15 min)
286 | Day 15: Update token in Claude Desktop
287 | Day 15: Forget to update in NCP
288 | Day 16: NCP fails, spend 30 min debugging
289 | [Repeat forever...]
290 |
291 | Total time wasted: Hours per month
292 | ```
293 |
294 | ### **After NCP (Auto-Sync):**
295 |
296 | ```
297 | Day 1: Configure 10 MCPs in Claude Desktop (1 hour)
298 | Day 1: Install NCP → Syncs automatically (2 seconds)
299 | Day 8: Install new MCP in Claude Desktop
300 | Day 8: Restart Claude Desktop → NCP syncs (2 seconds)
301 | Day 15: Update token in Claude Desktop
302 | Day 15: Restart Claude Desktop → NCP syncs (2 seconds)
303 | [Repeat forever...]
304 |
305 | Total time wasted: Zero
306 | ```
307 |
308 | **You configure once, NCP follows forever.**
309 |
310 | ---
311 |
312 | ## 🎯 Why Continuous (Not One-Time)?
313 |
314 | **Question:** Why sync on every startup? Why not just once?
315 |
316 | **Answer:** Because your MCP setup changes frequently!
317 |
318 | **Real-world scenarios:**
319 |
320 | 1. **New MCPs:** You discover cool new .mcpb extensions weekly
321 | 2. **Token Rotation:** Security best practice = rotate credentials monthly
322 | 3. **Path Changes:** You reorganize directories, update filesystem paths
323 | 4. **Project Changes:** Different projects need different MCPs
324 | 5. **Debugging:** You temporarily disable MCPs to isolate issues
325 |
326 | **One-time sync = Stale within days.**
327 |
328 | **Continuous sync = Always current.**
329 |
330 | The cost is negligible (2 seconds on startup). The benefit is massive (zero manual work forever).
331 |
332 | ---
333 |
334 | ## 🔒 What About Conflicts?
335 |
336 | **Q: What if I customize MCPs in NCP, then Claude Desktop changes them?**
337 |
338 | **A: Config file wins.** Claude Desktop is the source of truth.
339 |
340 | **Why?** Because:
341 | - ✅ Most users configure in Claude Desktop first (easier UI)
342 | - ✅ .mcpb extensions update automatically (Claude Desktop managed)
343 | - ✅ Tokens typically stored in Claude Desktop config
344 | - ✅ One source of truth = Less confusion
345 |
346 | **If you need NCP-specific customizations:**
347 | - Use different profile: `--profile=custom`
348 | - Disable auto-import for that profile
349 | - Manage manually
350 |
351 | **But 95% of users want: Configure once in Claude Desktop, NCP follows.**
352 |
353 | ---
354 |
355 | ## 📚 Deep Dive
356 |
357 | Want the full technical implementation?
358 |
359 | - **Client Importer:** [src/utils/client-importer.ts]
360 | - **Client Registry:** [src/utils/client-registry.ts]
361 | - **Auto-Import Logic:** [src/cli/index.ts] (startup sequence)
362 | - **Extension Discovery:** [docs/technical/extension-discovery.md]
363 |
364 | ---
365 |
366 | ## 🔗 Next Story
367 |
368 | **[Story 4: Double-Click Install →](04-double-click-install.md)**
369 |
370 | *Why installing NCP feels like installing a regular app - because it is one*
371 |
372 | ---
373 |
374 | ## 💬 Questions?
375 |
376 | **Q: Does auto-sync work with Cursor, Cline, etc.?**
377 |
378 | A: Currently Claude Desktop only (it has the most mature .mcpb extension support). We're exploring support for other clients.
379 |
380 | **Q: What if I don't want auto-sync?**
381 |
382 | A: Install via npm (`npm install -g @portel/ncp`) instead of .mcpb bundle. Configure MCPs manually via CLI.
383 |
384 | **Q: Can I disable auto-sync but keep .mcpb installation?**
385 |
386 | A: Set environment variable: `NCP_AUTO_IMPORT=false` in manifest.json config. NCP will respect it.
387 |
388 | **Q: Does auto-sync slow down startup?**
389 |
390 | A: Negligible. Config parsing + comparison takes ~50ms. Only imports what changed. You won't notice it.
391 |
392 | **Q: What if Claude Desktop config is invalid JSON?**
393 |
394 | A: NCP logs the error and skips auto-import. Falls back to existing NCP profile. Your setup doesn't break.
395 |
396 | ---
397 |
398 | **[← Previous Story](02-secrets-in-plain-sight.md)** | **[Back to Story Index](../README.md#the-six-stories)** | **[Next Story →](04-double-click-install.md)**
399 |
```