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# π§ͺ MCP Inspector Testing Plan - Adaptive Graph of Thoughts
## Testing Objectives
1. **Server Initialization**: Verify MCP server starts correctly
2. **Tool Discovery**: Confirm all 4 tools are discoverable
3. **Tool Functionality**: Test each tool with valid/invalid inputs
4. **Prompt Discovery**: Verify all 3 prompts are available
5. **Error Handling**: Test error scenarios and edge cases
6. **Performance**: Validate response times and stability
7. **Cross-Platform**: Test on different environments
## Test Cases
### 1. Server Startup Tests
- [x] Server starts without errors
- [x] MCP handshake completes successfully
- [x] Server reports correct capabilities
- [x] Authentication flow works (if required)
### 2. Tool Discovery Tests
- [x] `tools/list` returns all 4 expected tools
- [x] Tool schemas are properly formatted
- [x] Tool descriptions are comprehensive
- [x] Input validation schemas are correct
### 3. Individual Tool Tests
#### Tool 1: scientific_reasoning_query
- [x] Valid query with parameters
- [x] Valid query without parameters
- [x] Invalid query format
- [x] Empty query string
- [x] Large query input
- [x] Backend communication test
#### Tool 2: analyze_research_hypothesis
- [x] Valid hypothesis analysis
- [x] Hypothesis with context
- [x] Hypothesis with evidence sources
- [x] Invalid hypothesis format
- [x] Missing required fields
#### Tool 3: explore_scientific_relationships
- [x] Valid concept relationships
- [x] Multiple concepts input
- [x] Different relationship types
- [x] Various depth parameters
- [x] Invalid concept formats
#### Tool 4: validate_scientific_claims
- [x] Valid claims validation
- [x] Multiple claims input
- [x] Different evidence requirements
- [x] Custom sources specification
- [x] Invalid claims format
### 4. Prompt Discovery Tests
- [x] `prompts/list` returns all 3 prompts
- [x] Prompt arguments are properly defined
- [x] Prompt descriptions are clear
### 5. Individual Prompt Tests
#### Prompt 1: analyze_research_question
- [x] Valid research question
- [x] Research question with domain
- [x] Missing required arguments
- [x] Invalid argument types
#### Prompt 2: hypothesis_generator
- [x] Valid problem statement
- [x] Problem with constraints
- [x] Missing problem statement
- [x] Invalid constraint format
#### Prompt 3: literature_synthesis
- [x] Valid research papers
- [x] Papers with synthesis focus
- [x] Missing required papers
- [x] Invalid paper format
### 6. Error Handling Tests
- [x] Invalid JSON requests
- [x] Malformed tool calls
- [x] Network timeouts
- [x] Backend unavailable scenarios
- [x] Authentication failures
- [x] Rate limiting behavior
### 7. Performance Tests
- [x] Response time under 30 seconds
- [x] Memory usage monitoring
- [x] Concurrent request handling
- [x] Long-running operation stability
### 8. Integration Tests
- [x] End-to-end workflow testing
- [x] Backend server integration
- [x] Configuration validation
- [x] Environment variable handling
## Test Execution Commands
### CLI Testing Commands
```bash
# Test server startup
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector --cli server/index.js --method initialize
# List all tools
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector --cli server/index.js --method tools/list
# Test specific tool
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector --cli server/index.js --method tools/call --params '{"name": "scientific_reasoning_query", "arguments": {"query": "Test query"}}'
# List all prompts
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector --cli server/index.js --method prompts/list
# Test specific prompt
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector --cli server/index.js --method prompts/get --params '{"name": "analyze_research_question", "arguments": {"research_question": "Test question"}}'
```
### Interactive UI Testing
```bash
# Start interactive inspector
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector server/index.js
```
## Expected Results
### Server Capabilities
```json
{
"tools": {},
"prompts": {},
"resources": {},
"logging": {}
}
```
### Tool List Response
```json
{
"tools": [
{
"name": "scientific_reasoning_query",
"description": "Advanced scientific reasoning with graph analysis using the ASR-GoT framework",
"inputSchema": { ... }
},
{
"name": "analyze_research_hypothesis",
"description": "Hypothesis evaluation with confidence scoring and evidence integration",
"inputSchema": { ... }
},
{
"name": "explore_scientific_relationships",
"description": "Concept relationship mapping through graph-based analysis",
"inputSchema": { ... }
},
{
"name": "validate_scientific_claims",
"description": "Evidence-based claim validation with external database integration",
"inputSchema": { ... }
}
]
}
```
### Prompt List Response
```json
{
"prompts": [
{
"name": "analyze_research_question",
"description": "Generate comprehensive analysis of a scientific research question",
"arguments": [ ... ]
},
{
"name": "hypothesis_generator",
"description": "Generate and evaluate multiple hypotheses for a given scientific problem",
"arguments": [ ... ]
},
{
"name": "literature_synthesis",
"description": "Synthesize findings from multiple research papers into coherent insights",
"arguments": [ ... ]
}
]
}
```
## Pass/Fail Criteria
### Must Pass (Critical)
- [x] Server initializes without errors
- [x] All 4 tools discoverable and callable
- [x] All 3 prompts discoverable and functional
- [x] Input validation works correctly
- [x] Error handling is graceful
- [x] No memory leaks or crashes
### Should Pass (Important)
- [x] Response times under 30 seconds
- [x] Proper error messages
- [x] Configuration flexibility
- [x] Backend integration works
### Could Pass (Nice to Have)
- [x] Performance optimizations
- [x] Advanced error recovery
- [x] Detailed logging
- [x] Monitoring capabilities
## Testing Environment Setup
### Required Environment Variables
```bash
export NEO4J_URI="bolt://localhost:7687"
export NEO4J_USERNAME="neo4j"
export NEO4J_PASSWORD="test_password"
export LOG_LEVEL="DEBUG"
export MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE="stdio"
```
### Mock Backend Server
For testing without full Python backend:
- Create mock responses for tool calls
- Simulate network delays
- Test error scenarios
## Test Execution Timeline
1. **Phase 1**: Basic MCP Protocol Tests (30 minutes)
2. **Phase 2**: Tool Functionality Tests (60 minutes)
3. **Phase 3**: Prompt Functionality Tests (30 minutes)
4. **Phase 4**: Error Handling Tests (30 minutes)
5. **Phase 5**: Performance Tests (30 minutes)
6. **Phase 6**: Integration Tests (30 minutes)
**Total Testing Time**: ~3.5 hours
## Success Metrics
- **Tool Discovery**: 100% success rate
- **Tool Execution**: >95% success rate for valid inputs
- **Error Handling**: 100% graceful error responses
- **Performance**: <30s response time for 95% of requests
- **Stability**: No crashes during 1-hour test session
## Documentation of Results
All test results will be documented with:
- Test case ID
- Expected result
- Actual result
- Pass/Fail status
- Screenshots for UI tests
- Performance metrics
- Error logs (if any)