Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Server

Q: What is MCP Server?

A: MCP Server is a non-invasive goroutine inspector designed to provide deep insights into running Go processes. It offers detailed information about goroutine states, memory statistics, and binary information, enabling developers to identify bottlenecks, optimize performance, and ensure the stability of their Go applications.

Q: What are the key features of MCP Server?

A: Key features include detailed goroutine information, process memory statistics, cross-platform support (Linux and macOS), a terminal UI for interactive inspection, and an HTTP API for programmatic access.

Q: How do I install MCP Server?

A: You can install MCP Server using the following command: go install github.com/monsterxx03/gospy@latest

Q: What are the requirements for running MCP Server?

A: MCP Server requires Go 1.20+, Linux or macOS (Apple Silicon only), and root privileges (required for memory access).

Q: How do I use the CLI interface?

A: Use commands like sudo gospy top --pid <pid> for the interactive terminal UI, sudo gospy serve --port 8974 to start the HTTP API server, and sudo gospy summary --pid <pid> to get a process summary.

Q: What is the purpose of the HTTP API?

A: The HTTP API enables programmatic access to MCP Server’s data and functionality, allowing developers to integrate MCP Server into their existing monitoring and analysis tools, automate data collection, and build custom dashboards.

Q: What is the MCP endpoint in the HTTP API?

A: The MCP endpoint provides an http (streamableHTTP) endpoint. Available MCP tools: goroutines - Dump goroutines for a go process, gomemstats - Dump memory stats for a go process, goruntime - Dump runtime info for a go process, pgrep - Find pid from process name.

Q: Why does MCP Server require root privileges?

A: MCP Server requires root privileges to read process memory (/proc//mem on Linux) and access Mach APIs on macOS.

Q: How does MCP Server enhance AI agent development with UBOS?

A: When integrated with the UBOS platform, MCP Server provides real-time monitoring, performance optimization, debugging, and security analysis for AI agents. It also integrates seamlessly with other UBOS tools, providing a unified platform for AI agent development.

Q: Can MCP Server be used for security analysis?

A: Yes, MCP Server can be used to analyze the security of Go applications and AI agents by providing insights into memory usage and goroutine behavior, helping identify potential vulnerabilities.