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Writing unit tests for MCP servers

Write effective unit tests for MCP servers using in-memory patterns and testing frameworks.

Validation tests for tool inputs

Write validation tests for MCP tool inputs covering schema validation and type checking.

Setting up MCP Inspector for server testing

Set up MCP Inspector to test and debug your MCP servers with real-time visual interface.

Security tests for MCP server endpoints

Test MCP server security by validating authentication, authorization, and vulnerability scanning.

Integration tests for MCP flows

Write end-to-end integration tests for MCP workflows to validate client-server communication flows.