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What is the recommended way of writing unit tests for MCP endpoints?

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Description

There isn't much documentation on testing and it isn't clear what the recommended and supported way of unit testing MCP endpoints are?

As a unit test it shouldn't involve a sub-process or actually opening an port. But it should test enough of the MCP integration to ensure the endpoint would work, and wouldn't hit unexpected serialization issues etc.

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No file or test path is identified in the issue. Start by locating the TypeScript SDK's MCP endpoint integration and existing endpoint tests, then document a supported in-process unit-test approach that exercises serialization without a subprocess or open port; done when the recommended setup and coverage are clear.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
api, testing
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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