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ai-testcase-designer-mcp

by TuanLdv

πŸ€– AI Testcase Generator MCP

An Model Context Protocol(MCP) server that generates comprehensive API test plans (positive, negative, and boundary/edge cases) directly from endpoint metadataβ€”powered by LLMs.

This is a TypeScript-based Model Context Protocol(MCP) server for QA engineers. It demonstrates core Model Context Protocol concepts by providing:

  • AI-powered tool for generating exhaustive test case plans from API endpoints and payloads

  • Prompt-driven LLM integration for quality and coverage

  • Extensible structure for future automation tooling

✨ Features

  • πŸ”Œ MCP-compliant server (stdio transport).

  • πŸ“ Tool: generate_tests_excel

    • Input: endpoint, HTTP method, payload, extra context.

    • Input options:

      • Direct endpoint details: endpoint, HTTP method, payload

      • Use extraContext to provide any additional testing notes or constraints

    • OutputPut: πŸ“Š Excel test plan with columns: Sl no, Test Name, Pre-Condition, Steps, Expected Result.

  • 🧠 Prompt-driven test generation with configurable LLM (Groq, OpenAI, Anthropic).

  • πŸ“œ Detailed logging with Winston.

Related MCP server: ai-testcase-generator-mcp

πŸ—οΈ Architecture

flowchart TD
    A[Claude / MCP Client] -->|Run Tool| B[MCP Server]
    B -->|Prompt| C[LLM API]
    C -->|Test Cases JSON| B
    B -->|Excel Export| D[(Test Plan .xlsx)]
    B -->|Logs| E[Server Log File]

πŸ“‚ Project Structure

ai-testcase-designer-mcp/
β”œβ”€β”€ build/                         # Compiled JavaScript output
β”œβ”€β”€ assets/                        # Demo gifs, images, and sample files
β”‚    β”œβ”€β”€ demo.gif
β”‚    β”œβ”€β”€ excel_preview.png
β”‚    └── sample_chat_message.txt
β”œβ”€β”€ configs/
β”‚    └── config.json               # Server/tool config
β”œβ”€β”€ src/
β”‚    β”œβ”€β”€ index.ts                  # Main server entry point (MCP interface & routing)
β”‚    β”œβ”€β”€ excel.ts                  # Excel file creation & writing logic (modular)
β”‚    β”œβ”€β”€ logger.ts                 # Winston logger configuration & log writing (modular)
β”‚    └── prompts/
β”‚         └── testcase_prompt.txt  # Prompt template for LLM-based test generation
β”œβ”€β”€ package.json
β”œβ”€β”€ tsconfig.json
β”œβ”€β”€ README.md
└── .gitignore
  • src/excel.ts: Handles all Excel (.xlsx) file creation and test plan export (modularized).

  • src/logger.ts: Provides modular logging functionality across the MCP server using Winston.

  • src/prompts/: Contains prompt templates for LLM-driven test generation.

  • assets/: Demo GIFs, Excel sample preview, and chat prompt examples.


πŸŽ₯ Demo

Here’s the MCP generating test cases and exporting to Excel:

AI Testcase Designer Demo

πŸ” Excel Preview

Below is a quick preview of the generated test cases:

Excel Preview

Development

Install dependencies:

npm install

Build the server:

npm run build

For development with auto-rebuild:

npm run watch

βš™οΈ Installation

Follow these steps to set up the AI Testcase Designer MCP server locally:

  1. Clone the repository

    git clone 
    cd ai-testcase-designer-mcp
  2. Install dependencies

    npm install
  3. Build the server

    npm run build
  4. Configure the server in your MCP client

    a. Claude Desktop or any MCP-compatible client

    • Add the following server configuration:

      • On MacOS:
        ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

      • On Windows:
        %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

    {
      "mcpServers": {
        "ai-testcase-designer-mcp": {
          "disabled": false,
          "timeout": 60,
          "command": "node",
          "args": [
            "c:/Auto_WS/ai-testcase-designer-mcp/build/index.js"
          ],
          "transportType": "stdio"
        }
      }
    }

    b. Cline (VS Code Extension)

    Quick Start:

    1. Install Cline from the VS Code Marketplace.

    2. Open the Cline sidebar (from the VS Code activity bar).

    3. Go to the "MCP Servers" section and click "Add New MCP Server".

    4. Fill in the server details:

      {
        "mcpServers": {
          "ai-testcase-designer-mcp": {
            "disabled": false,
            "timeout": 60,
            "command": "node",
            "args": [
              "c:/Auto_WS/ai-testcase-designer-mcp/build/index.js"
            ],
            "transportType": "stdio"
          }
        }
      }
    5. Test the connection and save.

    For a visual step-by-step guide, see below:

    Cline MCP Server Add Steps

    Cline MCP Server Connection Success

    For detailed Cline guidance, see the official docs:
    cline.bot/getting-started/installing-cline#vs-code-marketplace%3A-step-by-step-setup

c. Hermes Agent

  • Add the following server configuration to ~/.hermes/config.yaml under mcp_servers:

mcp_servers:
  ai-testcase-designer-mcp:
    command: "node"
    args: ["/absolute/path/to/ai-testcase-designer-mcp/build/index.js"]

πŸ”‘ API Key & Work Directory Setup

To use the AI Testcase Designer MCP.

  1. Get your Groq API key from here for free: https://console.groq.com/keys

  2. A working directory (WORK_DIR) where generated Excel test plans and server logs will be saved.

Update your config.json file like this:

{
  "MODEL_API_KEY": "gsk_7Ma3Fabcd <your-api-key-here>",
  "WORK_DIR": "C:/Auto_WS/ai-testcase-designer-mcp"
}

How to Use

  1. πŸ–₯️ Open Claude Desktop (or any MCP-compatible client).

  2. πŸ“‚ Download Sample Chat Message: sample_chat_message.txt and copy its content.

  3. βœ‰οΈ Paste the content into the chat and send the message: the AI will generate detailed test cases in Excel format.

  4. πŸ’Ύ Generated Excel files and server logs are saved in your WORK_DIR folder.

▢️ Example Request

{
  "name": "generate_tests_excel",
  "arguments": {
    "endpoint": "https://api.example.com/v1/users",
    "method": "POST",
    "payload": {
      "name": "John Doe",
      "email": "john@example.com"
    },
    "extraContext": "Focus on invalid email and empty payload scenarios."
  }
}

πŸ“Š Example Excel Output

Sl no

Test Name

Pre-Condition

Steps

Expected Result

1

Valid User Create

DB is empty

Send POST with valid payload

User created successfully

2

Missing Email

DB is empty

Send POST with name only

400 validation error

3

Invalid Email

DB is empty

Send POST with invalid email format

422 error message

πŸ“‚ Files Output

Files are written to: ./workdir/generated/


Sample Log Output

2025-09-13T10:22:11 [info]: [Step1] Incoming request: endpoint=/v1/users, method=POST
2025-09-13T10:22:11 [info]: [Step2] Building LLM prompt...
2025-09-13T10:22:13 [info]: [Step5] Converting LLM JSON to Excel rows (15 test cases)

Debugging

npm run inspector

The Inspector will provide a URL to access debugging tools in your browser.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.
See the LICENSE file for details.

Available Tools

1 tool
generate_tests_excelB

Generate a comprehensive API test plan with positive, negative, and boundary value analysis test cases and export to Excel (.xlsx). You (Cursor IDE model) can generate test cases directly into the testCases array argument, or pass endpoint, method, and payload to generate via external LLM if configured.

Inputs: method (required), endpoint (required), payload, testCases, +1 more.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

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    TDQS

    A3.7/5.0

    Scored across 1 tool

    Disambiguation5/5

    Only one tool exists, so there is no possibility of confusion between tools. The single tool's purpose is clearly defined.

    Naming Consistency5/5

    With only one tool, naming consistency is trivially satisfied. The name 'generate_tests_excel' follows a clear verb_noun pattern and accurately describes the action.

    Tool Count3/5

    Having just one tool feels thin for a server named 'ai-testcase-designer-mcp', which suggests a broader scope. The single tool does combine generation and export, but it may leave agents wanting for more modular capabilities.

    Completeness4/5

    The tool covers the core workflow of generating and exporting test cases to Excel, with support for both manual input and external LLM generation. However, it lacks separate operations like previewing, editing, or managing test case files, which are minor gaps given the narrow purpose.

    Maintenance

    ActivityInactive
    ResponsivenessNo recent community issues

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