MCP_TESTING_STRATEGY.md•9.11 kB
# MCP Server Comprehensive Testing Strategy
## Executive Summary
This document outlines a comprehensive testing strategy to build robust test harnesses for all 45 MCP server tools. The strategy addresses the current 68.89% failure rate by creating systematic, automated testing infrastructure that validates each tool's functionality, parameter handling, and error cases.
## Current State Analysis
### Failed Tools (31/45 = 68.89%)
- **Parameter Validation Issues**: 30/31 failures due to missing required parameters
- **Core Issue**: Lack of comprehensive test data and validation framework
- **Root Cause**: No systematic approach to test all tool combinations and edge cases
### Test Coverage Requirements
1. **Core Ethereum Operations** (22 tools) - Block queries, wallet management, utilities
2. **ERC20 Token Operations** (7 tools) - Token info, balances, transfers, approvals
3. **ERC721 NFT Operations** (9 tools) - NFT info, ownership, metadata, transfers
4. **ERC1155 Multi-Token Operations** (3 tools) - Multi-token balances and operations
5. **Network & Configuration** (3 tools) - Network discovery and configuration
6. **Guidance & Help** (1 tool) - ENS resolution guidance
## Testing Architecture
### 1. Test Infrastructure Components
#### A. Test Blockchain Environment
- **Primary**: Hardhat Network (local test blockchain)
- **Secondary**: Ganache CLI (backup/alternative)
- **Requirements**:
- Fast transaction processing
- Deterministic behavior
- Account/wallet management
- Contract deployment capabilities
- Block mining control
#### B. Test Contract Suite
```
contracts/test/
├── TestERC20.sol # Comprehensive ERC20 test token
├── TestERC721.sol # NFT collection for testing
├── TestERC1155.sol # Multi-token contract
├── TestWallet.sol # Wallet contract for advanced testing
└── TestOracle.sol # Price/data oracle for complex scenarios
```
#### C. MCP Client Test Framework
```
tests/framework/
├── MCPTestClient.ts # Core MCP protocol client
├── TestRunner.ts # Test execution engine
├── Assertions.ts # Custom assertion library
├── TestData.ts # Test data management
└── Validators.ts # Response validation
```
#### D. Test Data Management
```
tests/data/
├── accounts.json # Test wallet addresses and keys
├── contracts.json # Deployed contract addresses
├── testCases/ # Organized test case definitions
│ ├── core/ # Core Ethereum operations
│ ├── erc20/ # ERC20 token tests
│ ├── erc721/ # NFT tests
│ ├── erc1155/ # Multi-token tests
│ └── network/ # Network operation tests
└── expected/ # Expected responses for validation
```
### 2. Test Categories & Strategies
#### A. Core Ethereum Operations (22 tools)
**Test Strategy**: Integration tests against live test blockchain
- **Network Operations**: Test with multiple networks (mainnet, testnet, local)
- **Wallet Operations**: Generate, load, validate test wallets
- **Transaction Operations**: Create, sign, broadcast test transactions
- **Utility Operations**: Format/parse operations with known values
- **ENS Operations**: Test with known ENS names and addresses
#### B. Token Operations (ERC20/721/1155) (19 tools)
**Test Strategy**: Contract deployment and interaction testing
- **Pre-deployment**: Deploy test contracts with known properties
- **Balance Testing**: Transfer tokens and verify balance changes
- **Approval Testing**: Test approval workflows
- **Metadata Testing**: Verify token/NFT metadata retrieval
- **Transfer Testing**: Execute and validate transfers
#### C. Network & Configuration (3 tools)
**Test Strategy**: Configuration validation and network discovery
- **Network Discovery**: Validate supported networks list
- **Network Details**: Test network information retrieval
- **Configuration**: Validate provider settings
#### D. Error Handling & Edge Cases
**Test Strategy**: Comprehensive negative testing
- **Invalid Parameters**: Test all parameter validation
- **Network Failures**: Simulate network issues
- **Contract Failures**: Test with non-existent contracts
- **Permission Failures**: Test unauthorized operations
### 3. Parallel Development Streams
#### Stream 1: Test Infrastructure & Blockchain Setup
**Responsibility**: Set up core testing infrastructure
- Hardhat environment configuration
- Test contract development and deployment
- Test account management
- Basic blockchain utilities
#### Stream 2: MCP Client Test Framework
**Responsibility**: Build MCP testing tools
- MCP protocol client implementation
- Test execution framework
- Response validation system
- Test case management
#### Stream 3: Test Case Development & Validation
**Responsibility**: Create comprehensive test suites
- Test case definitions for all 45 tools
- Expected response validation
- Error case testing
- Integration test workflows
### 4. Test Execution Strategy
#### Phase 1: Unit Testing (Individual Tools)
- Test each tool in isolation
- Validate parameter handling
- Verify response formats
- Test error conditions
#### Phase 2: Integration Testing (Tool Combinations)
- Test workflows requiring multiple tools
- Validate state changes across tools
- Test transaction sequences
- Verify data consistency
#### Phase 3: End-to-End Testing (Complete Scenarios)
- Full user workflows
- Complex multi-step operations
- Performance testing
- Stress testing
#### Phase 4: Regression Testing (Continuous)
- Automated test execution
- Change detection
- Performance monitoring
- Error tracking
## Test Data Requirements
### 1. Test Accounts
```javascript
{
"deployer": { address: "0x...", privateKey: "0x..." },
"user1": { address: "0x...", privateKey: "0x..." },
"user2": { address: "0x...", privateKey: "0x..." },
"receiver": { address: "0x...", privateKey: "0x..." }
}
```
### 2. Test Contracts
```javascript
{
"TestERC20": {
"address": "0x...",
"name": "Test Token",
"symbol": "TEST",
"decimals": 18,
"totalSupply": "1000000000000000000000000"
},
"TestERC721": {
"address": "0x...",
"name": "Test NFT",
"symbol": "TNFT",
"baseURI": "https://test.com/metadata/"
}
}
```
### 3. Test Scenarios
```javascript
{
"erc20_transfer": {
"description": "Transfer ERC20 tokens between accounts",
"steps": [
{ "tool": "getERC20Balance", "params": {...}, "expected": {...} },
{ "tool": "transferERC20", "params": {...}, "expected": {...} },
{ "tool": "getERC20Balance", "params": {...}, "expected": {...} }
]
}
}
```
## Success Criteria
### Quantitative Metrics
- **Tool Success Rate**: Target >95% (from current 31.11%)
- **Test Coverage**: 100% of tools with comprehensive test cases
- **Response Time**: <5 seconds average per tool call
- **Error Handling**: 100% of error conditions tested and validated
### Qualitative Metrics
- All tools have clear, documented test cases
- Test framework is maintainable and extensible
- Testing can be run locally and in CI/CD
- Results are clearly reported and actionable
## Implementation Timeline
### Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1)
- Set up Hardhat environment
- Deploy basic test contracts
- Implement MCP test client
- Create test data structures
### Phase 2: Core Testing (Week 2)
- Implement tests for core Ethereum operations
- Build token operation test suites
- Create validation framework
- Implement error testing
### Phase 3: Integration (Week 3)
- End-to-end workflow testing
- Performance testing
- Stress testing
- Documentation and reporting
### Phase 4: Automation (Week 4)
- CI/CD integration
- Automated reporting
- Monitoring and alerting
- Continuous improvement
## Risk Mitigation
### Technical Risks
- **Network Dependency**: Use local Hardhat network for deterministic testing
- **Contract Complexity**: Start with simple contracts, expand gradually
- **MCP Protocol Changes**: Abstract protocol handling into reusable components
- **Test Maintenance**: Design for maintainability and clear documentation
### Operational Risks
- **Resource Requirements**: Ensure adequate testing infrastructure
- **Team Coordination**: Clear communication and work stream boundaries
- **Timeline Pressure**: Prioritize critical tools first, expand coverage iteratively
## Conclusion
This comprehensive testing strategy addresses the root causes of the current 68.89% failure rate by providing:
1. **Systematic Test Coverage**: Every tool tested with appropriate scenarios
2. **Realistic Test Environment**: Local blockchain with deployed test contracts
3. **Automated Validation**: Consistent, repeatable testing framework
4. **Comprehensive Error Testing**: All edge cases and error conditions covered
The parallel development approach ensures rapid implementation while maintaining quality through systematic validation at each step.
---
**Next Steps**: Split this strategy into three parallel development streams and implement using TDD methodology with comprehensive validation.