feat: massive framework simplification and CI improvements - #24
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- Add configure_stdio_logging() method to generated server code - Configure tracing to output to stderr instead of stdout for stdio transport - Add stdio-logging feature to mcp-macros crate - Create hello-world-stdio-fixed example demonstrating correct usage - Remove misleading auth_configuration.rs example - Add comprehensive documentation for stdio logging requirements This fixes MCP client compatibility issues where log messages were corrupting the JSON-RPC protocol on stdout, causing parse errors in MCP inspector and other clients. Resolves stdio transport compatibility with all MCP clients.
…ntation Replace complex, overwhelming hello-world variants with a single, minimal example that demonstrates the core MCP functionality without unnecessary complexity. Changes: - Consolidate 4 hello-world variants into primary 30-line example - Remove hello-world-simplified, hello-world-stdio-fixed, hello-world-old - Move original complex example to hello-world-complex for reference - Reduce dependencies from 21 to 10 core packages - Update documentation to focus on simplicity and getting started quickly - Remove redundant streamable HTTP examples that were confusing newcomers The new hello-world example is truly minimal - developers can copy-paste it and have a working MCP server in under a minute, achieving the goal of making MCP development "easy as pi". Breaking Change: Examples structure simplified, some variant examples removed
…tions Enhance developer experience by providing clear, actionable error messages when macro usage is incorrect or tool calls fail. Changes: - Add specific tool names and parameter types to missing parameter errors - Include expected parameter types in error messages for better debugging - Provide context about available tools when unknown tool is called - Add example usage suggestions in attribute parsing errors - Replace generic "Expected identifier" with "Expected identifier (parameter name)" Example improvements: - Before: "Missing required parameter: name" - After: "Missing required parameter 'name' for tool 'my_tool'. Expected type: String" - Before: "Unknown tool: bad_name" - After: "Unknown tool 'bad_name'. Available tools: [my_tool, other_tool]" These improvements help developers quickly identify and fix issues without needing to dig through documentation or source code.
…es per server Implement major architectural improvement to reduce macro-generated code bloat by 93%, significantly improving compilation times and binary sizes. Changes: - Replace custom error enum generation with common error type alias - Move complete McpBackend trait implementation to shared common backend - Replace fluent builder API generation with trait-based delegation - Eliminate service struct generation in favor of type aliases - Remove integration stub methods, replace with simplified helpers - Create CommonBackendImpl and McpServerBuilder traits for code reuse Architecture improvements: - Custom error generation: 34 lines → 1 line type alias (-97%) - Backend trait implementation: 550+ lines → 50 lines delegation (-91%) - Builder API generation: 115 lines → 1 line trait impl (-99%) - Service wrapper: 33 lines → 1 line type alias (-97%) - Integration stubs: 43 lines → 15 lines helpers (-65%) Total reduction: ~700 lines per server (93% decrease) This maintains identical developer experience while dramatically improving build performance and reducing the complexity of generated code. Breaking Change: Internal generated code structure changed, external API unchanged
Make stdio-logging feature enabled by default to eliminate common setup friction and provide sensible defaults for new developers. Changes: - Add stdio-logging to default features in mcp-macros and mcp-server - Include tracing-subscriber as optional dependency - Eliminate need for manual feature flag configuration in common use case Benefits: - New developers don't hit "logging breaks STDIO transport" issue immediately - Reduces required boilerplate configuration in getting started guides - Maintains backward compatibility through feature flags - Advanced users can still disable if needed with --no-default-features This change makes the "pit of success" easier to fall into, where the default configuration just works for 90% of users without additional setup.
Restructure macro test suite to improve maintainability and reduce cognitive overhead for contributors while maintaining comprehensive test coverage. Changes: - Consolidate scattered test files into logical groupings: * core_functionality.rs - Basic server and tool functionality * error_handling.rs - Error cases and parameter validation * advanced_features.rs - Complex scenarios and performance * auth_features.rs - Authentication-related functionality * tool_features.rs - Tool discovery and parameter handling * resource_prompt_features.rs - Resource and prompt capabilities * compilation_and_ui.rs - Compilation tests and UI error checking - Maintain all existing test coverage while reducing file count by 79% - Group related test cases for easier navigation and understanding - Add comprehensive integration tests covering real-world usage patterns - Include UI tests with trybuild for compilation error validation Benefits: - Easier for new contributors to understand test structure - Reduced context switching when working on related functionality - Better test organization mirrors actual feature boundaries - Consolidated test dependencies reduce build overhead No functionality removed - all test cases preserved in new structure.
Rewrite macro documentation to reflect the new simplified API and provide clearer guidance for developers getting started with MCP development. Changes: - Document the simplified 3-parameter macro API (was 6 confusing parameters) - Add critical STDIO transport logging warnings prominently - Include comprehensive dependency documentation for all required packages - Clarify that auth is opt-in by default, not mandatory - Add troubleshooting section for common setup issues - Provide clear examples of minimal working configurations Key improvements: - Removed confusing optional parameters (app_name, transport, auth) - Made stdio-logging default behavior clear and documented - Added specific dependency requirements with version constraints - Included platform-specific setup notes where needed The documentation now matches the "easy as pi" philosophy - developers can follow the examples and have working code without needing to understand complex configuration options upfront.
Update workspace member paths and dependencies following the simplification of the example structure and removal of redundant hello-world variants. Changes: - Update workspace members to reflect new example structure - Remove references to deleted example variants - Update dependency locks following feature flag changes - Ensure workspace integrity after major restructuring This maintains workspace consistency and ensures all examples build correctly with the new simplified structure.
Increment version to 0.8.0 to reflect the significant "easy as pi" improvements and API simplifications delivered in this release. This minor version bump indicates: - Breaking changes in example structure and some internal APIs - Major feature additions (common backend, bundled defaults) - Significant performance improvements (93% code generation reduction) - Enhanced developer experience across the board Version 0.8.0 represents a major milestone in making MCP development truly accessible and straightforward for developers.
Update all workspace dependency versions to match the new 0.8.0 release following the major simplification improvements. This ensures version consistency across the workspace after the significant "easy as pi" transformation that includes breaking changes and new features.
- Add CommonBackendImpl<T> with Clone support and proper generic bounds - Add McpServerBuilder trait with configure_stdio_logging() method - Add helper traits (HasServerInfo, McpToolsProvider, McpResourcesProvider, McpPromptsProvider) - Add CommonMcpError enum with protocol error conversion - Reduce generated code from 1,180+ lines to ~80 lines per server (93% reduction) - Fix STDIO transport compatibility by redirecting logs to stderr
- Simplify mcp_server macro to use common backend infrastructure - Add serve_stdio() method generation for STDIO transport - Remove auth as default behavior, make it opt-in only - Reduce macro parameters from 6 to 3 (name, version, description) - Generate McpServerBuilder trait implementation - Fix macro expansion to use simplified error and config types
- Update hello-world example to use new simplified macro syntax - Add McpServerBuilder trait import for with_defaults() and configure_stdio_logging() - Remove deprecated app_name parameter from hello-world-complex - Fix server mutability for run() method calls - Reduce hello-world from 414 lines to 30 lines (93% reduction)
- Add missing McpServerBuilder trait imports for with_defaults() method - Fix clippy warnings: unused imports, unit struct construction, format args - Replace unused variables with meaningful assertions or explicit ignoring - Fix error type names (InvalidParameter -> InvalidParams) - Add #[allow(dead_code)] for intentionally unused test methods - Remove usage of deprecated macro parameters (app_name, auth, transport) - Improve test readability with proper variable usage patterns
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- Reorder imports to follow Rust conventions - Remove trailing whitespace - Fixes CI formatting check failures
- Fixed Result type conflicts by using std::result::Result in generated code - Removed references to deprecated auth and app_name parameters - Added missing McpServerBuilder imports to test files - Updated config tests to match simplified config structure - Cleaned up unused imports in macro files All core consolidated tests now pass: - core_functionality: 5/5 tests pass - simple_tests: 3/3 tests pass - macro_tests: 10/10 tests pass - integration_tests: 15/15 tests pass - auth_features: 8/8 tests pass - error_handling: 8/8 tests pass
- Applied cargo fmt --all to fix formatting inconsistencies - Resolved line length and function parameter formatting
- Remove references to private generated error types - Fix protocol type references (TextOrImageContent -> PromptMessageContent) - Add missing generic constraints for Send + Sync + 'static - Fix type annotations and unused imports - Update tests to focus on simplified public API
- Change PromptMessageContent::Text to Content::Text to match CallToolResult - Remove unused imports to avoid warnings
- Tool.description is String, not Option<String> - Remove unnecessary .as_ref() and complex closure - Remove unused mcp_tool import
- Replace config and error type tests with server info tests - Focus on simplified framework public API - Remove references to inaccessible generated types - Tests now verify functionality through server.get_server_info()
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Summary
This PR delivers on the mission to make the MCP framework "easy as pi" with dramatic simplifications and CI improvements that ensure all checks pass with 80%+ test coverage.
🚀 Key Achievements
Dramatic Code Reduction:
Framework Improvements:
serve_stdio()method generation for simplified server startupCI & Testing:
-D warnings🔧 Technical Changes
Common Backend Infrastructure:
CommonBackendImpl<T>with proper Clone supportMcpServerBuildertrait withconfigure_stdio_logging()andwith_defaults()HasServerInfo,McpToolsProvider,McpResourcesProvider,McpPromptsProviderCommonMcpErrorenum with protocol error conversionMacro Simplifications:
app_name,auth,transportserve_stdio()method generationTest Quality Improvements:
McpServerBuildertrait imports📊 Test Results
Core package test coverage:
🎯 Breaking Changes
app_name,auth, andtransportparameters from#[mcp_server]macroInvalidParameter→InvalidParams)use pulseengine_mcp_server::McpServerBuilder;import🧪 Test Plan
-D warningsMigration Guide
For existing servers, update your code:
This PR represents a major step forward in making MCP server development truly effortless! 🚀