## 🔧 Enhancement: Add Development Scripts and Tools for HTTP Transport
### Summary
Add comprehensive development scripts, testing utilities, and VS Code integration for the new HTTP SSE transport implementation.
### Background
With the addition of HTTP SSE transport support, we need proper development tooling to make it easy for developers to work with both transport types (STDIO and HTTP).
### Requirements
#### 1. Package.json Scripts
- [ ] `dev:http` - Development mode with auto-reload for HTTP server
- [ ] `start:http` - Production HTTP server startup
- [ ] `test:http` - Test HTTP client connectivity
- [ ] `inspector:http` - MCP Inspector integration for HTTP debugging
- [ ] `health` - Quick health check command
- [ ] `debug:http` - Alias for inspector with HTTP server
#### 2. Test Client Implementation
- [ ] Backwards-compatible client that tries Streamable HTTP first
- [ ] Automatic fallback to SSE transport if Streamable HTTP fails
- [ ] Health check functionality
- [ ] Comprehensive capability testing
- [ ] Tool and resource enumeration
- [ ] Sample tool call validation
#### 3. VS Code Tasks
- [ ] "Start HTTP Server" - Background task for development
- [ ] "Dev HTTP Server" - Development mode with auto-reload
- [ ] "Test HTTP Client" - Run connectivity tests
- [ ] "Debug HTTP Server with Inspector" - Debug with MCP Inspector
#### 4. Build System Updates
- [ ] Include new HTTP server files in build process
- [ ] Update TypeScript compilation for new modules
- [ ] Ensure proper ESM module handling
### Implementation Details
#### New Scripts (package.json)
```json
{
"scripts": {
"dev:http": "bun --watch src/http-server.ts",
"start:http": "bun run src/http-server.ts",
"test:http": "bun run src/test-client.ts",
"inspector:http": "npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector bun run src/http-server.ts",
"health": "curl -s http://localhost:3001/health | jq",
"debug:http": "bun run inspector:http"
}
}
```
#### Test Client Features (`src/test-client.ts`)
- **Connection Testing**: Try modern transport first, fallback to legacy
- **Health Monitoring**: Check server status and session counts
- **Capability Validation**: Verify tools and resources are accessible
- **Error Handling**: Graceful failure with informative messages
- **Environment Support**: Configurable server URL via environment variables
#### VS Code Integration (`.vscode/tasks.json`)
```json
{
"tasks": [
{
"label": "Start HTTP Server",
"type": "shell",
"command": "bun",
"args": ["run", "start:http"],
"group": "build",
"isBackground": true
}
]
}
```
### Acceptance Criteria
#### Scripts Work Correctly
- [ ] `bun run dev:http` starts server with auto-reload
- [ ] `bun run start:http` starts production HTTP server
- [ ] `bun run test:http` connects and validates server
- [ ] `bun run health` returns server status JSON
- [ ] `bun run inspector:http` opens MCP Inspector
#### Test Client Functionality
- [ ] Connects via Streamable HTTP transport
- [ ] Falls back to SSE transport when needed
- [ ] Reports server health status
- [ ] Lists available tools and resources
- [ ] Handles connection failures gracefully
#### VS Code Integration
- [ ] Tasks appear in VS Code task runner
- [ ] Background tasks run without blocking
- [ ] Debug task integrates with Inspector
- [ ] Tasks use correct working directory
#### Build System
- [ ] `bun run build` includes all new files
- [ ] TypeScript compilation succeeds
- [ ] Built files are properly structured
- [ ] Module imports work correctly
### Testing
- [ ] Verify all scripts execute without errors
- [ ] Test client connection scenarios (success/failure)
- [ ] Validate VS Code task functionality
- [ ] Confirm build system includes new files
- [ ] Test Inspector integration
### Documentation Updates
- [ ] Update README with new script commands
- [ ] Document test client usage
- [ ] Add VS Code development setup instructions
- [ ] Include troubleshooting for common issues
### Benefits
1. **Developer Experience**: Easy commands for development workflow
2. **Testing**: Automated validation of HTTP transport
3. **Debugging**: Integrated Inspector support for HTTP
4. **IDE Integration**: Seamless VS Code development
5. **Quality Assurance**: Consistent testing and validation
### Dependencies
- Requires completion of HTTP SSE implementation (#XX)
- May need `jq` for JSON formatting in health command
- VS Code tasks require workspace configuration
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**Priority**: Medium
**Effort**: Small
**Impact**: Medium - Significantly improves developer experience
