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MCP Server Enhancement Recommendations for Acsis Core
Executive Summary
This document outlines critical enhancements needed for the MCP (Model Context Protocol) server to effectively support AI agents in developing and migrating applications to the Acsis Core platform. The current implementation provides good structural overview but lacks operational details necessary for practical implementation guidance.
Current State Assessment
Working Well ✅
The current MCP server implementation successfully provides:
Component Discovery
list_components()- Lists all 19 components with purposesget_component_info()- Detailed component structure and entitiessearch_components()- Find components by functionalityget_component_dependencies()- View interdependencies
API Exploration
search_endpoints()- Find endpoints across componentsget_endpoint_details()- Basic endpoint informationget_api_models()- Data structure definitions
Database Schema
get_database_schema()- Entity definitionssearch_entities()- Find specific entitiesget_entity_relationships()- Relationship mapping
Critical Gaps ❌
The following essential information is missing or incomplete:
No Concrete Implementation Details
- Missing request/response examples
- No authentication flow documentation
- Absent validation rules and constraints
Lack of Business Logic Context
- No workflow documentation
- Missing state transition rules
- Absent permission requirements
No Error Handling Information
- Missing error codes and meanings
- No troubleshooting guidance
- Absent recovery strategies
Limited Testing Support
- No ability to validate requests
- Missing mock data examples
- No sandbox environment information
Enhancement Recommendations
Priority 1: Essential Tools (Must Have)
1.1 Full OpenAPI Specification Access
def get_openapi_spec(component_name: str, version: str = "latest") -> dict:
"""
Returns complete OpenAPI specification including examples
Returns:
{
"openapi": "3.0.0",
"servers": [...],
"paths": {
"/items": {
"post": {
"requestBody": {
"examples": {...}
},
"responses": {
"200": {
"examples": {...}
}
}
}
}
}
}
"""
1.2 Authentication Documentation
def get_auth_flow(auth_type: str = "jwt") -> dict:
"""
Returns complete authentication flow with examples
Returns:
{
"flow_type": "jwt",
"steps": [
{
"step": 1,
"description": "Obtain credentials",
"endpoint": "GET /token/authenticate",
"example_request": {
"headers": {...},
"params": {...}
},
"example_response": {...}
}
],
"token_format": "Bearer {jwt}",
"expiration": 3600,
"refresh_process": {...}
}
"""
1.3 Request/Response Examples
def get_endpoint_examples(
component_name: str,
endpoint_path: str,
method: str
) -> dict:
"""
Returns complete examples for an endpoint
Returns:
{
"request": {
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer eyJ...",
"Content-Type": "application/json"
},
"body": {
"assets": [
{"assetId": 123},
{"serialNumber": "SN456"}
],
"targetLocationId": 789
}
},
"responses": {
"200": {
"body": {"success": true, "movementId": 456},
"headers": {...}
},
"400": {
"body": {
"error": "INVALID_LOCATION",
"message": "Target location does not exist"
}
}
}
}
"""
Priority 2: Business Logic Tools (Should Have)
2.1 Workflow Documentation
def get_workflow(workflow_name: str) -> dict:
"""
Returns complete workflow with API call sequence
Example workflows:
- asset_movement
- shipment_creation
- item_registration
Returns:
{
"workflow": "asset_movement",
"description": "Move assets between locations",
"prerequisites": [...],
"steps": [
{
"order": 1,
"description": "Validate source location",
"api_call": "GET /locations/{locationId}",
"required_response": {...}
},
{
"order": 2,
"description": "Check asset availability",
"api_call": "GET /items/{itemId}/active",
"validations": [...]
}
],
"error_handling": {...}
}
"""
2.2 Business Rules
def get_business_rules(component_name: str, operation: str) -> dict:
"""
Returns business rules and constraints
Returns:
{
"operation": "move_asset",
"rules": [
{
"rule": "location_hierarchy",
"description": "Assets can only move within same root location",
"validation": "source.rootId == target.rootId"
},
{
"rule": "status_requirement",
"description": "Asset must be in 'Available' status",
"validation": "asset.status in ['Available', 'In Transit']"
}
],
"permissions": ["ASSET_MOVE", "LOCATION_ACCESS"],
"state_transitions": {...}
}
"""
2.3 Validation Rules
def get_validation_rules(
component_name: str,
model_name: str
) -> dict:
"""
Returns validation rules for a data model
Returns:
{
"model": "MoveAssetsRequest",
"validations": [
{
"field": "assets",
"rules": [
"required",
"min_items: 1",
"max_items: 100"
]
},
{
"field": "targetLocationId",
"rules": [
"required",
"exists_in: locations",
"accessible_by: current_user"
]
}
]
}
"""
Priority 3: Development Support Tools (Nice to Have)
3.1 Request Validator
def validate_request(
component_name: str,
endpoint_path: str,
method: str,
payload: dict
) -> dict:
"""
Validates a request without executing it
Returns:
{
"valid": false,
"errors": [
{
"field": "assets[0].assetId",
"error": "Asset ID 999 does not exist"
},
{
"field": "targetLocationId",
"error": "User lacks permission for location 456"
}
],
"warnings": [
{
"message": "Large batch size may impact performance"
}
]
}
"""
3.2 Error Catalog
def get_error_codes(component_name: str = None) -> dict:
"""
Returns comprehensive error code documentation
Returns:
{
"errors": [
{
"code": "ASSET_NOT_FOUND",
"http_status": 404,
"message_template": "Asset with ID {id} not found",
"resolution": "Verify asset ID exists using GET /items/{id}",
"component": "catalog"
},
{
"code": "INVALID_MOVEMENT",
"http_status": 400,
"message_template": "Cannot move asset: {reason}",
"common_reasons": [
"Asset is inactive",
"Source and target location are the same",
"User lacks permission"
],
"resolution": "Check asset status and location permissions"
}
]
}
"""
3.3 Integration Test Helper
def get_test_scenario(scenario_name: str) -> dict:
"""
Returns test data and expected outcomes
Returns:
{
"scenario": "move_single_asset",
"setup": {
"create_test_asset": {
"endpoint": "POST /items",
"payload": {...}
},
"create_locations": [...]
},
"test_steps": [
{
"description": "Move asset to new location",
"endpoint": "POST /movements",
"payload": {...},
"expected_response": {...}
}
],
"cleanup": [...]
}
"""
Priority 4: Advanced Features (Future Enhancement)
4.1 Service Configuration
def get_service_config(environment: str = "development") -> dict:
"""
Returns service URLs and configuration
Returns:
{
"environment": "development",
"services": {
"catalog": {
"base_url": "https://localhost:43443",
"health_check": "/health",
"api_docs": "/scalar"
}
},
"auth_config": {...},
"rate_limits": {...}
}
"""
4.2 Code Generation
def generate_client_code(
component_name: str,
language: str,
operations: list
) -> str:
"""
Generates client code for specific operations
Returns: Generated code as string
"""
4.3 Migration Assistant
def get_migration_mapping(
old_system: str,
operation: str
) -> dict:
"""
Maps old system operations to new API calls
Returns:
{
"old_operation": "moveAsset",
"new_endpoints": [
{
"endpoint": "POST /movements",
"field_mapping": {
"old_field": "new_field"
}
}
],
"notes": [...]
}
"""
Implementation Priority Matrix
| Priority | Enhancement | Impact | Effort | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | OpenAPI Spec Access | Critical | Low | Week 1 |
| P1 | Authentication Docs | Critical | Low | Week 1 |
| P1 | Request Examples | Critical | Medium | Week 1-2 |
| P2 | Workflow Docs | High | Medium | Week 2-3 |
| P2 | Business Rules | High | Medium | Week 2-3 |
| P2 | Validation Rules | High | Low | Week 3 |
| P3 | Request Validator | Medium | High | Week 4-5 |
| P3 | Error Catalog | Medium | Low | Week 4 |
| P3 | Test Scenarios | Medium | Medium | Week 5 |
| P4 | Service Config | Low | Low | Future |
| P4 | Code Generation | Low | High | Future |
| P4 | Migration Mapping | Low | High | Future |
Success Metrics
- Completeness: Agent can implement any API integration without external documentation
- Accuracy: 95%+ of generated code works on first attempt
- Efficiency: 50% reduction in development time for migrations
- Self-sufficiency: Zero need for human clarification on API usage
Example Usage Scenarios
Scenario 1: Mobile App Asset Movement
# Agent retrieves workflow
workflow = mcp.get_workflow("asset_movement")
# Gets authentication details
auth = mcp.get_auth_flow("jwt")
# Retrieves examples
examples = mcp.get_endpoint_examples("transport", "/movements", "POST")
# Validates request before sending
validation = mcp.validate_request("transport", "/movements", "POST", {
"assets": [{"assetId": 123}],
"targetLocationId": 456
})
Scenario 2: Error Handling Implementation
# Get all possible errors for movement operation
errors = mcp.get_error_codes("transport")
# Get business rules to prevent errors
rules = mcp.get_business_rules("transport", "move_asset")
# Generate error handling code
error_handling = mcp.generate_client_code(
"transport",
"typescript",
["error_handling"]
)
Conclusion
These enhancements will transform the MCP server from a structural reference tool into a comprehensive development assistant capable of guiding complete implementation of Acsis Core integrations. The prioritized approach ensures critical gaps are addressed first while building toward a fully self-sufficient development support system.
Next Steps
- Review and approve enhancement priorities
- Begin implementation with Priority 1 items
- Establish feedback loop with development teams
- Iterate based on real-world usage patterns
- Document lessons learned for future MCP implementations