Use this skill when MCP-backed workflows are expected but missing or broken.
Scope
- Inspect workspace settings and repo files for MCP-related configuration
- Verify whether a concrete MCP server definition exists
- Check whether required CLI/runtime dependencies are installed
- Distinguish between missing configuration and broken runtime
Procedure
- Search the repo for MCP configuration or references.
.vscode/settings.json- repo docs and setup files
- agent or skill files that mention MCP expectations
- If no concrete server definition exists, stop assuming MCP is available.
- Report that the repo has no declared MCP server config
- Ask for the intended server package, transport, and credentials only if needed for the next step
- If configuration exists, validate the runtime.
- Confirm required executable or package exists
- Check environment variables or auth references without printing secrets