MCP Server Troubleshooting Skill
This skill helps diagnose and resolve common issues with Model Context Protocol (MCP) server connections in OpenAI Agents SDK.
Purpose
- Identify common MCP connection problems
- Provide systematic troubleshooting steps
- Resolve authentication, network, and configuration issues
- Debug tool availability and communication problems
Common Issues Addressed
- Connection failures - Network timeouts, unreachable servers
- Authentication errors - Token issues, invalid credentials
- Tool discovery problems - Tools not appearing, listing failures
- Communication errors - Request/response failures
- Performance issues - Slow responses, timeouts
- Configuration problems - Incorrect parameters, headers
Troubleshooting Approach