PROBLEM

MCP servers can appear connected while silently failing

MCP servers can appear connected while silently failing to reach the model, creating a deceptive failure mode worse than explicit crashes.

Updated: 5/18/2026

A local MCP server can connect, list tools in logs, and still never reach the model. That is worse than a crash. A crash is honest. A green status light on top of a broken capability graph is a lie. Source: https://x.com/keef_ai/status/2048750900034818298

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