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MCP server configured, but zero tools show up? Here's probably why

You add an MCP server to your config. The JSON is valid. The client even says "connected." And then: zero tools . No error. No hint. The official /doctor says nothing is wrong.

  • MCP server configured but no tools appear
  • Possible causes: parentheses in server name, npx on Windows, NVM paths, JSON errors, stale caches
  • mcp-why tool helps diagnose common issues

I shipped an MCP server that reported success without signing anything

I built an MCP server that lets an AI assistant trade tokens and claim creator fees on Solana. Then I shipped a version where the two write tools built transactions, discarded them, and returned…

  • AI assistant reported success without signing transactions
  • Bug remained unnoticed for three months despite 337 tests
  • Solution requires proper structuring of transaction flow

Our Daily Stand-up Is 15 Minutes. It Has Never Once Been 15 Minutes.

Ten in the morning. The daily stand-up starts on time, which turns out to be the last thing about it that goes to plan. We're eight developers on a scrum team, all remote.

  • Daily stand-up meeting is strictly 15 minutes, but often exceeds duration.
  • Facilitator changes daily, no central authority to enforce time limit.
  • Meeting extends to 30 minutes due to cross-team coordination and unresolved issues.

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