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MCP Tools Overview

InitRepo MCP Server provides 37+ specialized tools organized into five major categories. Each tool is designed to transform InitRepo documentation into actionable development insights.

Project Analysis

Deep project understanding and structure analysis

Context Generation

AI-ready context creation for development tasks

Progress Intelligence

Real-time progress tracking and bottleneck identification

Quality Assurance

Documentation validation and completeness checking
Prerequisites: All MCP tools require InitRepo-generated documentation with proper ID structure (T-001, US-001, E-001, etc.) in your project’s /docs folder.

Core Analysis Tools

getProjectMap

Purpose: Retrieves complete project structure and relationship mapping
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "getProjectMap",
    "arguments": {
      "includeRelationships": true,
      "depth": "full",
      "format": "structured"
    }
  }
}
Parameters:
  • includeRelationships (boolean): Include dependency mappings
  • depth (string): β€œsummary”, β€œdetailed”, β€œfull”
  • format (string): β€œstructured”, β€œflat”, β€œhierarchical”

getContext

Purpose: Retrieve comprehensive context for any project element by ID
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "getContext",
    "arguments": {
      "id": "T-001",
      "includeImplementationGuidance": true,
      "includeDependencies": true,
      "includeAcceptanceCriteria": true
    }
  }
}
AI Usage:
"Show me the context for task T-001 with implementation guidance"
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "getContext",
    "arguments": {
      "id": "US-005",
      "includeUserFlow": true,
      "includeDesignSpecs": true,
      "includeTestingGuidance": true
    }
  }
}
AI Usage:
"I need complete context for user story US-005 including design specifications"
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "getContext",
    "arguments": {
      "id": "E-001",
      "includeBusinessValue": true,
      "includeArchitecturalImpact": true,
      "includeResourceEstimates": true
    }
  }
}
AI Usage:
"Provide comprehensive epic context for E-001 with business justification"

validateDocumentationCompleteness

Purpose: Ensures all project documentation is complete and properly structured
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "validateDocumentationCompleteness",
    "arguments": {
      "scope": "all",
      "includeRecommendations": true,
      "strictMode": false
    }
  }
}
Response Analysis:
  • Completeness Score: 0-100 rating of documentation quality
  • Missing Elements: Specific gaps in documentation
  • Inconsistencies: Cross-reference conflicts or missing links
  • Recommendations: Specific improvement suggestions

Context Generation Tools

generateSmartImplementationBrief

Purpose: Creates detailed implementation guidance from requirements
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "generateSmartImplementationBrief",
    "arguments": {
      "taskId": "T-003",
      "includeCodeExamples": true,
      "includeTestingGuidance": true,
      "complexityLevel": "detailed"
    }
  }
}
Generated Brief Includes:
  • Technical Approach: Step-by-step implementation strategy
  • Code Structure: Recommended file organization and component structure
  • Integration Points: APIs, databases, and external service connections
  • Testing Strategy: Unit, integration, and end-to-end testing approaches
  • Security Considerations: Authentication, authorization, and data protection
  • Performance Targets: Expected performance benchmarks and optimization strategies

generateContextForTask

Purpose: Transform task specifications into AI-ready development context
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "generateContextForTask",
    "arguments": {
      "taskId": "T-012",
      "includePrerequisites": true,
      "includeSuccessCriteria": true,
      "includeRiskFactors": true
    }
  }
}
Context Output:
  • Objective: Clear task purpose and expected outcomes
  • Prerequisites: Required completed tasks and system states
  • Implementation Steps: Detailed development workflow
  • Success Criteria: Measurable completion requirements
  • Risk Mitigation: Potential challenges and solutions

generateContextForUserStory

Purpose: Convert user stories into actionable development guidance
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "generateContextForUserStory",
    "arguments": {
      "userStoryId": "US-004",
      "includeUserJourney": true,
      "includeBusinessLogic": true,
      "includeUIRequirements": true,
      "includeDataRequirements": true
    }
  }
}
Generated Context:
  • User Journey: Complete user interaction flow
  • Business Logic: Rules and processing requirements
  • UI/UX Requirements: Interface design and interaction patterns
  • Data Requirements: Database schema and API specifications
  • Acceptance Testing: Comprehensive test scenarios

Progress Intelligence Tools

trackTaskProgress

Purpose: Monitor task completion and identify development bottlenecks
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "trackTaskProgress",
    "arguments": {
      "taskId": "T-001",
      "includeVelocity": true,
      "includeBlockers": true,
      "timeframe": "current-sprint"
    }
  }
}
Response:
  • Current completion percentage
  • Time spent vs. estimated effort
  • Blocking dependencies
  • Velocity trends
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "trackTaskProgress",
    "arguments": {
      "epicId": "E-002",
      "includeChildProgress": true,
      "includeCriticalPath": true,
      "includeResourceUtilization": true
    }
  }
}
Response:
  • Overall epic completion
  • Individual story progress
  • Critical path analysis
  • Resource allocation efficiency

identifyBlockingDependencies

Purpose: Find critical path dependencies and development blockers
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "identifyBlockingDependencies",
    "arguments": {
      "scope": "project",
      "priorityLevel": "critical",
      "includeResolutionSuggestions": true
    }
  }
}
Analysis Output:
  • Critical Blockers: Dependencies preventing multiple tasks
  • Resource Conflicts: Competing requirements for same resources
  • Sequence Issues: Tasks that must be reordered for efficiency
  • Resolution Strategies: Specific approaches to resolve blockers

generateProgressReport

Purpose: Create comprehensive progress summaries and forecasts
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "generateProgressReport",
    "arguments": {
      "scope": "current-sprint",
      "includeVelocity": true,
      "includeForecasting": true,
      "format": "executive-summary"
    }
  }
}

calculateProjectVelocity

Purpose: Analyze development velocity and predict completion times
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "calculateProjectVelocity",
    "arguments": {
      "timeframe": "last-4-sprints",
      "includeConfidenceIntervals": true,
      "adjustForComplexity": true,
      "includeSeasonality": true
    }
  }
}
Velocity Analysis:
  • Current Velocity: Tasks completed per time period
  • Trend Analysis: Velocity changes over time
  • Confidence Intervals: Reliability of velocity predictions
  • Completion Forecasts: Projected delivery dates for milestones

Quality Assurance Tools

crossReferenceResolver

Purpose: Resolve complex cross-references between project elements
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "crossReferenceResolver",
    "arguments": {
      "sourceId": "US-001",
      "targetType": "all",
      "includeIndirectReferences": true,
      "maxDepth": 3
    }
  }
}
Resolution Output:
  • Direct References: Immediate relationships (US-001 β†’ T-001, T-002)
  • Indirect References: Secondary relationships (US-001 β†’ T-001 β†’ T-005)
  • Missing References: Potential connections not documented
  • Circular Dependencies: Problematic circular relationships

analyzeDependencies

Purpose: Map task dependencies and validate dependency chains
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "analyzeDependencies",
    "arguments": {
      "rootElement": "E-001",
      "includeTransitiveDependencies": true,
      "validateConsistency": true,
      "identifyOptimizations": true
    }
  }
}
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "analyzeDependencies",
    "arguments": {
      "analysisType": "critical-path",
      "includeFloatCalculation": true,
      "identifyBottlenecks": true,
      "suggestOptimizations": true
    }
  }
}

validateRequirementConsistency

Purpose: Check for conflicts and inconsistencies in requirements
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "validateRequirementConsistency",
    "arguments": {
      "scope": "all",
      "checkBusinessLogicConsistency": true,
      "checkTechnicalConsistency": true,
      "checkUserExperienceConsistency": true,
      "includeResolutionSuggestions": true
    }
  }
}

Advanced Intelligence Tools

generateImplementationPlan

Purpose: Create comprehensive step-by-step implementation strategies
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "generateImplementationPlan",
    "arguments": {
      "targetId": "E-001",
      "includeMilestones": true,
      "includeResourceAllocation": true,
      "includeRiskMitigation": true,
      "planningHorizon": "3-months"
    }
  }
}
Implementation Plan Components:
  • Phase Breakdown: Logical implementation phases
  • Milestone Definition: Key deliverables and checkpoints
  • Resource Requirements: Team composition and skill requirements
  • Risk Assessment: Potential challenges and mitigation strategies
  • Quality Gates: Review points and acceptance criteria

predictCompletionTimes

Purpose: Estimate realistic completion timelines using AI analysis
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "predictCompletionTimes",
    "arguments": {
      "elementIds": ["US-001", "US-002", "US-003"],
      "includeConfidenceIntervals": true,
      "considerResourceConstraints": true,
      "includeMonteCarlo": true,
      "scenarioAnalysis": ["best-case", "worst-case", "most-likely"]
    }
  }
}

generateRiskAssessment

Purpose: Proactive identification of technical and project risks
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "generateRiskAssessment",
    "arguments": {
      "scope": "project",
      "riskCategories": ["technical", "business", "timeline", "resource"],
      "includeMitigationStrategies": true,
      "prioritizeByImpact": true
    }
  }
}

Specialized Workflow Tools

optimizeTaskSequencing

Purpose: Suggest optimal task ordering for maximum efficiency
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "optimizeTaskSequencing",
    "arguments": {
      "scope": "next-sprint",
      "optimizeFor": "velocity",
      "considerResourceConstraints": true,
      "includeParallelizationOpportunities": true
    }
  }
}

generateTestingStrategy

Purpose: Create comprehensive testing approaches for requirements
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "generateTestingStrategy",
    "arguments": {
      "targetId": "US-005",
      "testTypes": ["unit", "integration", "e2e", "performance"],
      "includeTestData": true,
      "includeAutomationGuidance": true
    }
  }
}

analyzeArchitecturalImpact

Purpose: Assess architectural implications of requirements changes
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "analyzeArchitecturalImpact",
    "arguments": {
      "changeId": "T-015",
      "includeDownstreamEffects": true,
      "includePerformanceImpact": true,
      "includeSecurityImplications": true
    }
  }
}

Real-World Usage Examples

Daily Development Workflow

// Morning standup preparation
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "generateProgressReport",
    "arguments": {
      "scope": "my-tasks",
      "timeframe": "yesterday",
      "includeBlockers": true
    }
  }
}

// Getting context for today's work
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "getContext",
    "arguments": {
      "id": "T-007",
      "includeImplementationGuidance": true,
      "includeDependencies": true
    }
  }
}

Sprint Planning

// Sprint capacity analysis
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "calculateProjectVelocity",
    "arguments": {
      "includeTeamCapacity": true,
      "adjustForComplexity": true
    }
  }
}

// Task prioritization
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "optimizeTaskSequencing",
    "arguments": {
      "scope": "next-sprint",
      "optimizeFor": "business-value"
    }
  }
}

Code Review Preparation

// Implementation validation
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "validateRequirementConsistency",
    "arguments": {
      "scope": "T-003",
      "includeImplementationCheck": true
    }
  }
}

// Testing completeness check
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "generateTestingStrategy",
    "arguments": {
      "targetId": "T-003",
      "validateCurrentTests": true
    }
  }
}

Performance Optimization

Tool Response Caching

Most MCP tools implement intelligent caching:
  • Response Caching: Identical queries return cached results
  • Incremental Updates: Only recompute changed dependencies
  • Smart Invalidation: Cache automatically invalidates when documentation changes

Batch Operations

// Process multiple elements efficiently
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "getContext",
    "arguments": {
      "ids": ["T-001", "T-002", "T-003"],
      "batchMode": true,
      "parallelProcessing": true
    }
  }
}

Background Processing

// Non-blocking analysis for large projects
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "generateProgressReport",
    "arguments": {
      "scope": "entire-project",
      "backgroundProcessing": true,
      "callbackUrl": "/webhook/progress-complete"
    }
  }
}

Custom Tool Configuration

Environment Variables

# Performance tuning
export INITREPO_MCP_CACHE_SIZE=256MB
export INITREPO_MCP_PARALLEL_LIMIT=4
export INITREPO_MCP_TIMEOUT=30000

# Feature flags
export INITREPO_MCP_ENABLE_PREDICTIONS=true
export INITREPO_MCP_ENABLE_RISK_ANALYSIS=true
export INITREPO_MCP_DETAILED_LOGGING=false

Tool-Specific Configuration

{
  "mcpTools": {
    "getContext": {
      "defaultDepth": "detailed",
      "cacheEnabled": true,
      "cacheTTL": 300
    },
    "generateProgressReport": {
      "defaultFormat": "structured",
      "includeCharts": true,
      "backgroundThreshold": 100
    }
  }
}

Advanced Intelligence Tools

generateImplementationPlan

Purpose: Create comprehensive step-by-step implementation strategies
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "generateImplementationPlan",
    "arguments": {
      "targetId": "E-001",
      "includeMilestones": true,
      "includeResourceAllocation": true,
      "includeRiskMitigation": true,
      "planningHorizon": "3-months"
    }
  }
}
Implementation Plan Components:
  • Phase Breakdown: Logical implementation phases
  • Milestone Definition: Key deliverables and checkpoints
  • Resource Requirements: Team composition and skill requirements
  • Risk Assessment: Potential challenges and mitigation strategies
  • Quality Gates: Review points and acceptance criteria

predictCompletionTimes

Purpose: Estimate realistic completion timelines using AI analysis
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "predictCompletionTimes",
    "arguments": {
      "elementIds": ["US-001", "US-002", "US-003"],
      "includeConfidenceIntervals": true,
      "considerResourceConstraints": true,
      "includeMonteCarlo": true,
      "scenarioAnalysis": ["best-case", "worst-case", "most-likely"]
    }
  }
}

generateRiskAssessment

Purpose: Proactive identification of technical and project risks
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "generateRiskAssessment",
    "arguments": {
      "scope": "project",
      "riskCategories": ["technical", "business", "timeline", "resource"],
      "includeMitigationStrategies": true,
      "prioritizeByImpact": true
    }
  }
}

Specialized Workflow Tools

Task Sequencing Optimization:
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "optimizeTaskSequencing",
    "arguments": {
      "scope": "next-sprint",
      "optimizeFor": "velocity",
      "considerResourceConstraints": true,
      "includeParallelizationOpportunities": true
    }
  }
}
Testing Strategy Generation:
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "generateTestingStrategy",
    "arguments": {
      "targetId": "US-005",
      "testTypes": ["unit", "integration", "e2e", "performance"],
      "includeTestData": true,
      "includeAutomationGuidance": true
    }
  }
}
Architectural Impact Analysis:
{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "analyzeArchitecturalImpact",
    "arguments": {
      "changeId": "T-015",
      "includeDownstreamEffects": true,
      "includePerformanceImpact": true,
      "includeSecurityImplications": true
    }
  }
}

Best Practices

Efficient Tool Usage

  1. Use Batch Operations: Process multiple elements together when possible
  2. Cache Management: Enable caching for frequently accessed contexts
  3. Scope Appropriately: Use specific scopes rather than β€œall” when possible
  4. Background Processing: Use background mode for large analysis operations

Integration Patterns

  1. Morning Workflow: Start with progress reports and task prioritization
  2. Implementation Phase: Use context generation and implementation briefs
  3. Review Phase: Employ validation and consistency checking tools
  4. Planning Phase: Leverage forecasting and optimization tools

Team Collaboration

  1. Shared Context: Use project-wide tools for team alignment
  2. Progress Synchronization: Regular progress report generation and sharing
  3. Dependency Management: Proactive blocker identification and resolution
  4. Knowledge Sharing: Document implementation briefs and architectural decisions

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