# Feature: MCP Command Gating
## Feature Description
Intelligent command gating system that prevents MCP client commands when browser command buffer contains content, returning structured error responses with complete command history for intelligent retry logic.
## Technical Architecture
### Gating Logic Flow
```
MCP Command Request → Buffer Check → [Buffer Empty: Execute] OR [Buffer Content: Error Response + History]
```
### Error Response Structure
```
{
success: false,
error: 'BROWSER_COMMANDS_ACTIVE',
message: 'User executed commands directly in browser',
browserCommands: ['pwd', 'ls -la', 'whoami'],
retryAllowed: true
}
```
## Story Implementation Order
- [ ] 01_Story_MCPCommandInterception
- [ ] 02_Story_StructuredErrorResponse
- [ ] 03_Story_BufferClearingMechanism
- [ ] 04_Story_NormalCommandExecution
## Dependencies
**Prerequisites**: 01_Feat_BrowserCommandTracking (requires command buffer)
**Enables**: Command state synchronization and conflict prevention
## Integration Requirements
### MCP Protocol Enhancement
- Preserve existing success response format
- Add new error response type for buffer conflicts
- Maintain JSON-RPC 2.0 compliance
### CommandGatekeeper Component
```
PSEUDOCODE Gatekeeper Logic:
function checkCommandGate(sessionName, source) {
if (source === 'claude') {
buffer = getSessionCommandBuffer(sessionName)
if (buffer.hasContent()) {
throw CommandGatingError(buffer.getCommands())
}
}
return allowExecution()
}
```
## Success Criteria
- ✅ **Zero State Conflicts**: MCP blocked when browser commands present
- 🔍 **Complete Context**: Full command history in error responses
- ⚙️ **Protocol Compliance**: MCP JSON-RPC 2.0 standards maintained
- 📊 **Intelligent Retry**: Claude Code can make informed decisions with history