Tempo Filler MCP Server

# Specification: NPM Publishing & Automation for Tempo Filler MCP Server ## Overview Transform the Tempo Filler MCP Server into a professionally published NPM package with automated release workflows, enabling easy installation and distribution while maintaining high quality standards. ## Objectives ### Primary Goals - **NPM Package Publication**: Publish as `@tranzact/tempo-filler-mcp-server` on public NPM registry - **Automated Release Pipeline**: Implement GitHub Actions workflow for seamless publishing - **Professional Package Standards**: Achieve production-ready package quality and metadata - **User Experience**: Enable instant usage via `npx @tranzact/tempo-filler-mcp-server` without installation ### Success Criteria - Package successfully executable via `npx @tranzact/tempo-filler-mcp-server` - Zero-friction automated publishing triggered by GitHub releases - Package follows NPM and MCP ecosystem best practices - Clear documentation enables users to configure and run within 5 minutes ## Requirements ### 1. Package Configuration & Metadata #### Must Have - **Scoped Package Name**: `@tranzact/tempo-filler-mcp-server` - **Public Access**: Publicly accessible via NPM registry - **NPX Compatibility**: Executable via `npx @tranzact/tempo-filler-mcp-server` - **Semantic Versioning**: Proper semver compliance with automated version management - **Complete Package Metadata**: Description, keywords, author, license, repository links - **TypeScript Support**: Include compiled JavaScript with TypeScript definition files - **Executable Binary**: Properly configured binary entry point for npx execution - **Engine Requirements**: Specify minimum Node.js version compatibility - **File Optimization**: Only include necessary files in published package - **Shebang Header**: Proper Node.js shebang for cross-platform execution #### Should Have - **NPM Provenance**: Package provenance for supply chain security - **Keywords Optimization**: MCP, tempo, time-tracking, AI-related keywords for discoverability - **Comprehensive Documentation**: Links to GitHub repository and issue tracker #### Must Not Include - Source TypeScript files (only compiled output) - Development dependencies in production bundle - Test files or development tooling - Sensitive configuration or environment files ### 2. GitHub Actions Automation #### Must Have - **Release-Triggered Publishing**: Automatic NPM publish on GitHub release creation - **Quality Gates**: Build, test, and lint validation before publishing - **Security**: Secure token management using GitHub repository secrets - **Cross-Platform Compatibility**: Ensure package works across major operating systems - **Failure Handling**: Clear error reporting and workflow failure notifications #### Should Have - **Version Validation**: Verify version consistency between package.json and release tag - **Pre-publish Checks**: Security audit and dependency vulnerability scanning - **Multiple Node.js Versions**: Test compatibility across supported Node.js versions - **Release Notes**: Automated changelog generation or release note validation #### Nice to Have - **Dry Run Capability**: Test publishing process without actual NPM publication - **Rollback Mechanism**: Process for handling failed or problematic releases ### 3. Documentation & User Experience #### Must Have - **NPX Usage Instructions**: Clear `npx @tranzact/tempo-filler-mcp-server` usage examples in README - **Configuration Guide**: How to configure MCP clients to use the npx command - **Usage Examples**: Common MCP client configurations and command-line patterns - **Troubleshooting Section**: Common issues and solutions for npx execution #### Should Have - **Alternative Installation Options**: Documentation for both npx usage and local installation - **Version Compatibility**: Clear Node.js and dependency requirements - **Performance Recommendations**: Best practices for production usage with npx - **MCP Client Integration**: Specific examples for popular MCP clients (Claude Desktop, etc.) ### 4. Quality & Compliance Standards #### Must Have - **MCP Protocol Compliance**: Adherence to Model Context Protocol specifications - **Security Standards**: No hardcoded secrets, proper input validation - **Dependency Management**: Secure, up-to-date, and minimal dependency tree - **Error Handling**: Graceful error handling and informative error messages #### Should Have - **Performance Optimization**: Efficient startup time and memory usage - **Logging Standards**: Appropriate logging levels and structured output - **Configuration Validation**: Validate user configuration at startup ## Quality Gates ### Pre-Publication Requirements 1. **Build Success**: TypeScript compilation without errors 2. **Test Coverage**: All tests passing with adequate coverage 3. **Code Quality**: Linting and formatting standards met 4. **Security**: No known vulnerabilities in dependencies 5. **Documentation**: README accurately reflects current functionality ### Post-Publication Validation 1. **NPX Execution Test**: Package runs successfully via `npx @tranzact/tempo-filler-mcp-server` 2. **Functionality Test**: Basic MCP server functionality works after npx execution 3. **Documentation Accuracy**: NPX usage instructions work as documented 4. **Cross-Platform Test**: NPX execution works on Windows, macOS, and Linux ## Scope Boundaries ### In Scope - NPM package configuration and optimization for npx usage - GitHub Actions workflow for automated publishing - Documentation updates for npx-based usage patterns - Quality assurance automation for executable packages - Security best practices implementation - Cross-platform npx execution compatibility ### Out of Scope - Changes to core MCP server functionality - New feature development - UI/UX improvements beyond command-line execution experience - Alternative package managers (Yarn, PNPM) specific optimizations - Private registry publishing - Multi-package monorepo setup - Global npm installation patterns ## Success Metrics ### Technical Metrics - Package execution success rate via npx > 99% - Startup time via npx < 10 seconds on standard systems - Zero critical security vulnerabilities - Build and publish workflow completion < 5 minutes ### User Experience Metrics - Complete setup time from npx execution to working MCP server < 2 minutes - Clear error messages for common configuration issues - Documentation completeness score based on user feedback ## Dependencies & Prerequisites ### Required Before Implementation - NPM organization account for `@tranzact` scope - GitHub repository secrets configured for NPM publishing - Node.js version compatibility testing across target versions ### External Dependencies - GitHub Actions service availability - NPM registry service availability - Existing MCP client applications for testing