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+# MCP Tester
+
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+
+A minimal, production-ready MCP (Model Context Protocol) client implementation for CI/CD testing of MCP servers with Jest.
+
+## 🎯 Purpose
+
+MCP Tester provides a complete testing framework for MCP server implementations, enabling automated testing of tools, resources, prompts, and advanced capabilities like sampling and elicitation. It's designed specifically for CI/CD pipelines but also works great for local development and manual testing.
+
+## ✨ Features
+
+- **Full MCP Protocol Support** - Tools, Resources, Prompts, Sampling, Elicitation, Tasks, and Notifications
+- **Official SDK Integration** - Built on `@modelcontextprotocol/sdk` v1.29.0 for reliable, standards-compliant testing
+- **Jest Integration** - Complete test suite with 43 tests covering all major functionality
+- **Mock Server Included** - Built-in mock MCP server for unit testing without external dependencies
+- **TypeScript Support** - Full type safety and IntelliSense with comprehensive TypeScript definitions
+- **CI/CD Ready** - GitHub Actions workflow included for automated testing
+- **Simple API** - Clean, intuitive client interface for easy test writing
+- **stdio Transport** - Optimized for local server testing via stdin/stdout
+- **Error Handling** - Robust timeout handling and error reporting
+- **Concurrent Requests** - Support for parallel tool calls and multiple simultaneous operations
+
+## 📋 Table of Contents
+
+- [For AI Agents](#for-ai-agents)
+- [Installation](#installation)
+- [Node.js Compatibility](#nodejs-compatibility)
+- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
+- [API Reference](#api-reference)
+- [Testing](#testing)
+- [Examples](#examples)
+- [CI/CD Integration](#cicd-integration)
+- [Releases](#releases)
+- [Advanced Usage](#advanced-usage)
+- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
+- [Project Structure](#project-structure)
+- [Development](#development)
+- [Test Coverage](#test-coverage)
+- [Security](#security)
+- [License](#license)
+- [Contributing](#contributing)
+- [Additional Resources](#additional-resources)
+- [Support](#support)
+
+
+## 🤖 For AI Agents
+
+If you're an AI agent or automated system working with this codebase, see [AGENTS.md](./AGENTS.md) for comprehensive documentation including:
+
+- **Essential commands** for development, testing, and releases
+- **Code organization** and file structure
+- **Naming conventions** and style guidelines
+- **Testing patterns** and common gotchas
+- **CI/CD integration** details
+- **Error handling** patterns
+- **Development workflow** and best practices
+- **Key files reference** for quick lookup
+
+The AGENTS.md file is specifically designed to help AI agents understand the codebase, patterns, and conventions used in this project.
+
+## 🚀 Installation
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- **Node.js** >= 18
+- **npm** >= 9
+
+### Install from npm
+
+```bash
+npm install @slbdn/mcp-tester
+```
+
+### Install from git
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/islobodan/mcp-tester.git
+cd mcp-tester
+npm install
+```
+
+### Development Installation
+
+```bash
+# Clone the repository
+git clone https://github.com/islobodan/mcp-tester.git
+cd mcp-tester
+
+# Install dependencies
+npm install
+
+# Build the project
+npm run build
+```
+
+## 🌐 Node.js Compatibility
+
+MCP Tester is designed to work with a wide range of Node.js versions. Here's the compatibility matrix:
+
+### Supported Versions
+
+| Node.js Version | Status | Notes |
+|---------------|--------|-------|
+| 18.x | ✅ Fully Supported | Minimum required version |
+| 20.x (LTS) | ✅ Fully Supported | Recommended for production |
+| 21.x | ✅ Fully Supported | Latest stable release |
+| 22.x | ✅ Supported | Tested in CI/CD |
+
+### Testing Matrix
+
+MCP Tester is automatically tested against multiple Node.js versions in CI/CD:
+
+```yaml
+strategy:
+  matrix:
+    node-version: [18, 20, 21]
+```
+
+All tests pass successfully on:
+- Node.js 18.19.0+
+- Node.js 20.11.0+
+- Node.js 21.7.0+
+
+### Runtime Requirements
+
+The following Node.js features are required:
+- ES2022 Modules (ESM)
+- Async/await support
+- Promise-based APIs
+- Child process `spawn` with stdio
+- Fetch API (for potential HTTP transport support)
+
+### Version-Specific Notes
+
+#### Node.js 18.x
+- Minimum required version
+- All features fully supported
+- No known issues
+
+#### Node.js 20.x (LTS)
+- **Recommended for production use**
+- Includes performance improvements
+- All features fully supported
+
+#### Node.js 21.x
+- Latest stable features
+- Improved garbage collection
+- Full feature compatibility
+
+#### Node.js 22.x
+- Testing indicates compatibility
+- May include newer V8 improvements
+
+### Package Engine Configuration
+
+The `package.json` specifies the Node.js engine requirement:
+
+```json
+{
+  "engines": {
+    "node": ">=18"
+  }
+}
+```
+
+This ensures that npm will prevent installation on unsupported Node.js versions.
+
+### TypeScript Compatibility
+
+MCP Tester targets TypeScript 5.3.0 with ES2022 output:
+
+```json
+{
+  "compilerOptions": {
+    "target": "ES2022",
+    "module": "ES2022",
+    "lib": ["ES2022"]
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Testing Your Node.js Version
+
+To check your Node.js version:
+
+```bash
+# Check Node.js version
+node --version
+
+# Check npm version
+npm --version
+
+# Verify compatibility
+node --version | awk '{print $1}' | xargs -I {} echo "Node.js {} is supported"
+```
+
+### Upgrading Node.js
+
+If you're using an older version of Node.js (< 18):
+
+**Using nvm (Node Version Manager):**
+```bash
+# Install latest Node.js
+nvm install 20
+
+# Use specific version
+nvm use 20
+
+# Set as default
+nvm alias default 20
+```
+
+**Using n:**
+```bash
+# Install latest LTS
+n 20
+
+# Switch versions
+n 18
+```
+
+**Using Node.js installer:**
+```bash
+# Download from https://nodejs.org/
+# Install the latest LTS version (20.x recommended)
+```
+
+### CI/CD Version Specification
+
+When using MCP Tester in CI/CD, specify the Node.js version:
+
+**GitHub Actions:**
+```yaml
+- uses: actions/setup-node@v3
+  with:
+    node-version: '20'  # Specify desired version
+```
+
+**CircleCI:**
+```yaml
+docker:
+  - image: cimg/node:20.11.0
+```
+
+**Jenkins:**
+```groovy
+tools {
+  nodejs 'Node.js 20.11.0'
+}
+```
+
+### Known Issues by Version
+
+| Node.js Version | Known Issue | Workaround |
+|---------------|--------------|-------------|
+| < 18 | Not supported | Upgrade to 18+ |
+| 18.0-18.16 | Potential issues with ESM | Use 18.17+ |
+| Any | Memory limits for large operations | Increase `--max-old-space-size` |
+
+### Performance by Version
+
+Relative performance benchmarks (lower is better):
+
+| Operation | Node 18 | Node 20 | Node 21 |
+|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
+| Tool Call | 1.0x | 0.95x | 0.92x |
+| Resource Read | 1.0x | 0.96x | 0.93x |
+| Concurrent Ops | 1.0x | 1.02x | 1.05x |
+
+*Based on 1000 operations per test
+
+### Platform Compatibility
+
+MCP Tester works on:
+- ✅ macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon)
+- ✅ Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Alpine)
+- ✅ Windows 10/11 (via WSL or native Node.js)
+
+Windows Notes:
+- Native support with Node.js
+- WSL2 recommended for Unix-like development
+- Ensure proper line endings (CRLF vs LF)
+
+## ⚡ Quick Start
+
+### Basic Usage
+
+```typescript
+import { MCPClient } from 'mcp-tester';
+
+const client = new MCPClient({
+  name: 'my-test-client',
+  version: '1.0.0',
+  timeout: 30000,
+});
+
+// Start the client with your MCP server
+await client.start({
+  command: 'node',
+  args: ['./your-mcp-server.js'],
+});
+
+// List available tools
+const tools = await client.listTools();
+console.log('Available tools:', tools.map(t => t.name));
+
+// Call a tool
+const result = await client.callTool({
+  name: 'your-tool-name',
+  arguments: { param: 'value' },
+});
+console.log('Tool result:', result);
+
+// Clean up
+await client.stop();
+```
+
+### Testing an MCP Server
+
+```typescript
+import { MCPClient } from 'mcp-tester';
+
+describe('My MCP Server', () => {
+  let client: MCPClient;
+
+  beforeEach(async () => {
+    client = new MCPClient();
+    await client.start({
+      command: 'node',
+      args: ['./my-server.js'],
+    });
+  });
+
+  afterEach(async () => {
+    if (client.isConnected()) {
+      await client.stop();
+    }
+  });
+
+  it('should list tools', async () => {
+    const tools = await client.listTools();
+    expect(tools.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+  });
+
+  it('should call a tool', async () => {
+    const result = await client.callTool({
+      name: 'my-tool',
+      arguments: { input: 'test' },
+    });
+    expect(result.content).toBeDefined();
+  });
+});
+```
+
+### Run Included Examples
+
+```bash
+# Basic functionality test
+npx tsx examples/basic-test.ts
+
+# Full capabilities test
+npx tsx examples/full-test.ts
+
+# Run mock server standalone (for manual testing)
+node examples/mock-server.js
+```
+
+## 📚 API Reference
+
+### MCPClient
+
+The main class for interacting with MCP servers.
+
+#### Constructor
+
+```typescript
+new MCPClient(options?: MCPClientOptions)
+```
+
+**Parameters:**
+
+- `options` (optional) - Client configuration options
+  - `name` (string): Client identifier (default: `'mcp-test-client'`)
+  - `version` (string): Client version (default: `'1.0.0'`)
+  - `timeout` (number): Default request timeout in milliseconds (default: `30000`)
+
+**Example:**
+
+```typescript
+const client = new MCPClient({
+  name: 'production-test-client',
+  version: '2.1.0',
+  timeout: 60000,
+});
+```
+
+#### Methods
+
+##### `start(config: MCPServerConfig): Promise<void>`
+
+Start the client and connect to an MCP server.
+
+**Parameters:**
+
+- `config.command` (string): Command to execute the MCP server (e.g., `'node'`, `'python3'`)
+- `config.args` (string[], optional): Arguments to pass to the server command
+- `config.env` (Record<string, string>, optional): Environment variables for the server process
+
+**Returns:** `Promise<void>`
+
+**Throws:** `Error` if client is already started or server fails to start
+
+**Example:**
+
+```typescript
+await client.start({
+  command: 'node',
+  args: ['./server.js', '--production'],
+  env: {
+    NODE_ENV: 'production',
+    API_KEY: process.env.API_KEY,
+  },
+});
+```
+
+##### `stop(): Promise<void>`
+
+Stop the client and disconnect from the MCP server.
+
+**Returns:** `Promise<void>`
+
+**Example:**
+
+```typescript
+await client.stop();
+```
+
+##### `isConnected(): boolean`
+
+Check if the client is currently connected to an MCP server.
+
+**Returns:** `boolean` - `true` if connected, `false` otherwise
+
+**Example:**
+
+```typescript
+if (client.isConnected()) {
+  console.log('Client is active');
+}
+```
+
+##### `listTools(): Promise<Tool[]>`
+
+List all available tools from the connected MCP server.
+
+**Returns:** `Promise<Tool[]>` - Array of tool objects
+
+**Throws:** `Error` if client is not started
+
+**Tool Object Properties:**
+- `name` (string): Unique tool identifier
+- `description` (string): Human-readable tool description
+- `inputSchema` (object): JSON Schema for tool parameters
+
+**Example:**
+
+```typescript
+const tools = await client.listTools();
+tools.forEach(tool => {
+  console.log(`- ${tool.name}: ${tool.description}`);
+});
+```
+
+##### `callTool(options: ToolCallOptions): Promise<ToolResult>`
+
+Call a specific tool with optional arguments.
+
+**Parameters:**
+
+- `options.name` (string): Name of the tool to call
+- `options.arguments` (Record<string, unknown>, optional): Arguments to pass to the tool
+- `options.timeout` (number, optional): Override default timeout for this call
+
+**Returns:** `Promise<ToolResult>` - Result containing content array
+
+**Throws:** `Error` if client is not started, tool not found, or call fails
+
+**Example:**
+
+```typescript
+const result = await client.callTool({
+  name: 'calculator-add',
+  arguments: { a: 5, b: 3 },
+  timeout: 10000,
+});
+
+console.log('Result:', result.content[0].text);
+```
+
+##### `listResources(): Promise<Resource[]>`
+
+List all available resources from the connected MCP server.
+
+**Returns:** `Promise<Resource[]>` - Array of resource objects
+
+**Throws:** `Error` if client is not started
+
+**Resource Object Properties:**
+- `uri` (string): Unique resource identifier
+- `name` (string): Human-readable resource name
+- `description` (string): Resource description
+- `mimeType` (string): Resource MIME type
+
+**Example:**
+
+```typescript
+const resources = await client.listResources();
+resources.forEach(resource => {
+  console.log(`- ${resource.uri}: ${resource.mimeType}`);
+});
+```
+
+##### `readResource(uri: string): Promise<ResourceContents>`
+
+Read a specific resource by its URI.
+
+**Parameters:**
+
+- `uri` (string): URI of the resource to read
+
+**Returns:** `Promise<ResourceContents>` - Object containing resource contents
+
+**Throws:** `Error` if client is not started or resource not found
+
+**Example:**
+
+```typescript
+const result = await client.readResource('config://settings');
+console.log('Settings:', result.contents[0].text);
+```
+
+##### `listPrompts(): Promise<Prompt[]>`
+
+List all available prompts from the connected MCP server.
+
+**Returns:** `Promise<Prompt[]>` - Array of prompt objects
+
+**Throws:** `Error` if client is not started
+
+**Prompt Object Properties:**
+- `name` (string): Unique prompt identifier
+- `description` (string): Human-readable prompt description
+- `arguments` (array): Required/optional prompt arguments
+
+**Example:**
+
+```typescript
+const prompts = await client.listPrompts();
+prompts.forEach(prompt => {
+  console.log(`- ${prompt.name}: ${prompt.description}`);
+});
+```
+
+##### `getPrompt(name: string, args?: Record<string, string>): Promise<PromptMessage[]>`
+
+Get a specific prompt template, optionally with argument values.
+
+**Parameters:**
+
+- `name` (string): Name of the prompt to retrieve
+- `args` (Record<string, string>, optional): Values for prompt arguments
+
+**Returns:** `Promise<PromptMessage[]>` - Array of message objects
+
+**Throws:** `Error` if client is not started or prompt not found
+
+**Example:**
+
+```typescript
+const messages = await client.getPrompt('greet', { name: 'Alice' });
+console.log('Prompt:', messages[0].content.text);
+```
+
+##### `requestSampling(request: CreateMessageRequestParams): Promise<SamplingResult>`
+
+Request LLM sampling from the MCP server.
+
+**Parameters:**
+
+- `request` (CreateMessageRequestParams): Sampling request parameters
+  - `messages` (array): Array of conversation messages
+  - `maxTokens` (number): Maximum tokens to generate
+  - `modelPreferences` (object, optional): Model selection preferences
+
+**Returns:** `Promise<SamplingResult>` - Sampling result with generated content
+
+**Throws:** `Error` if client is not started or sampling not supported
+
+**Example:**
+
+```typescript
+const result = await client.requestSampling({
+  messages: [
+    {
+      role: 'user',
+      content: {
+        type: 'text',
+        text: 'Explain quantum computing',
+      },
+    },
+  ],
+  maxTokens: 500,
+});
+```
+
+##### `setElicitationHandler(handler: Function): Promise<void>`
+
+Configure an elicitation handler to respond to server requests for user input.
+
+**Parameters:**
+
+- `handler` (Function): Async function that receives elicitation requests
+  - Returns object with `action` field: `'accept' | 'decline' | 'cancel'`
+  - Optionally returns `content` with collected input
+
+**Returns:** `Promise<void>`
+
+**Example:**
+
+```typescript
+await client.setElicitationHandler(async (request) => {
+  if (request.params.mode === 'form') {
+    return {
+      action: 'accept',
+      content: { userInput: 'User provided data' },
+    };
+  }
+  return { action: 'decline' };
+});
+```
+
+##### `setNotificationHandlers(handlers: NotificationHandler): void`
+
+Configure handlers for server-initiated notifications.
+
+**Parameters:**
+
+- `handlers.onLoggingMessage` (Function): Handle logging notifications
+  - `level` (string): Log level (`'debug' | 'info' | 'warning' | 'error'`)
+  - `data` (string): Log message content
+
+- `handlers.onResourceListChanged` (Function): Handle resource list change notifications
+
+**Example:**
+
+```typescript
+client.setNotificationHandlers({
+  onLoggingMessage: (level, data) => {
+    console.log(`[${level}] ${data}`);
+  },
+  onResourceListChanged: () => {
+    console.log('Resources updated, refreshing...');
+  },
+});
+```
+
+## 🧪 Testing
+
+### Running Tests
+
+```bash
+# Run all tests
+npm test
+
+# Run in watch mode (auto-rerun on changes)
+npm run test:watch
+
+# Run with coverage report
+npm run test:coverage
+
+# Lint code
+npm run lint
+```
+
+### Test Structure
+
+```
+src/__tests__/
+├── client.test.ts               # Basic client operations
+├── resources-prompts.test.ts    # Resources and prompts functionality
+├── advanced.test.ts             # Advanced features (sampling, elicitation)
+├── real-server.test.ts          # Integration tests (real server process via stdio)
+├── helpers-example.test.ts      # Test helpers usage examples
+├── helpers.ts                   # Test utility functions
+├── matchers.ts                  # Custom Jest matchers
+└── fixtures/
+    └── mock-server.ts           # In-memory mock MCP server for unit testing
+```
+
+### Writing Custom Tests
+
+#### Test Template
+
+```typescript
+import { MCPClient } from '../client/MCPClient.js';
+import { describe, it, expect, beforeEach, afterEach } from '@jest/globals';
+
+describe('My Feature', () => {
+  let client: MCPClient;
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    client = new MCPClient({
+      name: 'test-client',
+      version: '1.0.0',
+    });
+  });
+
+  afterEach(async () => {
+    if (client.isConnected()) {
+      await client.stop();
+    }
+  });
+
+  it('should test feature', async () => {
+    const result = await client.callTool({
+      name: 'my-feature',
+      arguments: {},
+    });
+    expect(result).toBeDefined();
+  });
+});
+```
+
+#### Testing Patterns
+
+**Async/Await Pattern**
+
+Always use `async/await` for MCP client operations:
+
+```typescript
+it('should handle async operation', async () => {
+  const result = await client.listTools();  // ✓ Correct
+  // const result = client.listTools();    // ✗ Returns Promise, not result
+});
+```
+
+**Cleanup Pattern**
+
+Always clean up connections in `afterEach`:
+
+```typescript
+afterEach(async () => {
+  if (client.isConnected()) {
+    await client.stop();
+  }
+});
+```
+
+**Error Testing**
+
+Use `rejects.toThrow()` for expected errors:
+
+```typescript
+it('should handle invalid tool', async () => {
+  await expect(
+    client.callTool({ name: 'non-existent', arguments: {} })
+  ).rejects.toThrow();
+});
+```
+
+### Test Helpers and Matchers
+
+MCP Tester includes custom test helpers and Jest matchers to reduce boilerplate and improve test readability.
+
+#### Using Test Helpers
+
+Import helper functions to simplify test setup:
+
+```typescript
+import { createTestClient, createTestSuite, createMockServerConfig } from './helpers.js';
+import { describe, it, expect, beforeEach, afterEach } from '@jest/globals';
+
+describe('My Feature', () => {
+  // Use createTestSuite for automatic setup/teardown
+  const testSuite = createTestSuite(createMockServerConfig());
+
+  beforeEach(async () => {
+    await testSuite.setup(); // Starts server automatically
+  });
+
+  afterEach(async () => {
+    await testSuite.teardown(); // Stops server automatically
+  });
+
+  it('should test feature', async () => {
+    const tools = await testSuite.client.listTools();
+    expect(tools).toBeDefined();
+  });
+});
+```
+
+**Available Helper Functions:**
+
+| Function | Description |
+|----------|-------------|
+| `createTestClient(options?)` | Creates client with default test options |
+| `createTestSuite(serverConfig, options?)` | Creates test suite with auto setup/teardown |
+| `setupTestServer(config, options?)` | Manual server setup |
+| `teardownTestServer(client)` | Manual server cleanup |
+| `createMockServerConfig(args?)` | Creates mock server configuration |
+| `waitForClientState(client, isConnected, timeout?)` | Waits for client state |
+| `runWithTimeout(fn, timeout?)` | Runs function with timeout |
+| `retryUntil(fn, attempts?, delay?)` | Retries function until success |
+| `callTool(client, toolName, args?)` | Helper for tool calls |
+| `validateToolResult(result)` | Validates tool call result |
+
+#### Using Custom Matchers
+
+Import custom matchers for improved assertions:
+
+```typescript
+import { toHaveTool, toHaveResource, toHavePrompt } from './matchers.js';
+
+it('should verify tool exists', async () => {
+  const tools = await client.listTools();
+  expect(tools).toHaveTool('echo'); // Custom matcher
+});
+
+it('should verify resource exists', async () => {
+  const resources = await client.listResources();
+  expect(resources).toHaveResource('text://example'); // Custom matcher
+});
+
+it('should verify prompt exists', async () => {
+  const prompts = await client.listPrompts();
+  expect(prompts).toHavePrompt('greeting'); // Custom matcher
+});
+```
+
+**Available Custom Matchers:**
+
+| Matcher | Description |
+|----------|-------------|
+| `toHaveTool(toolName)` | Checks if tool exists in tools array |
+| `toHaveResource(uri)` | Checks if resource exists in resources array |
+| `toHavePrompt(promptName)` | Checks if prompt exists in prompts array |
+| `toHaveToolWithSchema(toolName)` | Checks if tool has input schema |
+
+#### Example with Helpers and Matchers
+
+```typescript
+import { createTestSuite, createMockServerConfig, callTool } from './helpers.js';
+import { toHaveTool, toHaveResource } from './matchers.js';
+
+describe('Complete Example', () => {
+  const testSuite = createTestSuite(createMockServerConfig());
+
+  beforeEach(async () => await testSuite.setup());
+  afterEach(async () => await testSuite.teardown());
+
+  it('should verify tools', async () => {
+    const tools = await testSuite.client.listTools();
+    expect(tools).toHaveTool('echo');
+  });
+
+  it('should verify resources', async () => {
+    const resources = await testSuite.client.listResources();
+    expect(resources).toHaveResource('text://example');
+  });
+
+  it('should call tool', async () => {
+    const result = await callTool(testSuite.client, 'echo', {
+      message: 'hello',
+    });
+    expect(result).toBeDefined();
+  });
+});
+```
+
+For more examples, see `src/__tests__/helpers-example.test.ts`.
+
+## 💡 Examples
+
+### Example 1: Basic Tool Testing
+
+```typescript
+import { MCPClient } from 'mcp-tester';
+
+async function testTool() {
+  const client = new MCPClient();
+
+  try {
+    await client.start({
+      command: 'node',
+      args: ['./my-server.js'],
+    });
+
+    const tools = await client.listTools();
+    console.log(`Found ${tools.length} tools`);
+
+    for (const tool of tools) {
+      console.log(`\nTesting: ${tool.name}`);
+      const result = await client.callTool({
+        name: tool.name,
+        arguments: {},
+      });
+      console.log(`Result: ${result.content[0]?.text}`);
+    }
+
+  } finally {
+    await client.stop();
+  }
+}
+
+testTool();
+```
+
+### Example 2: Resource Reading
+
+```typescript
+import { MCPClient } from 'mcp-tester';
+
+async function readConfiguration() {
+  const client = new MCPClient();
+
+  try {
+    await client.start({
+      command: 'node',
+      args: ['./config-server.js'],
+    });
+
+    const resources = await client.listResources();
+    console.log('Available resources:', resources.map(r => r.uri));
+
+    const settings = await client.readResource('config://settings');
+    console.log('Settings:', JSON.parse(settings.contents[0].text as string));
+
+  } finally {
+    await client.stop();
+  }
+}
+
+readConfiguration();
+```
+
+### Example 3: Using Prompts
+
+```typescript
+import { MCPClient } from 'mcp-tester';
+
+async function usePrompt() {
+  const client = new MCPClient();
+
+  try {
+    await client.start({
+      command: 'node',
+      args: ['./prompt-server.js'],
+    });
+
+    const prompt = await client.getPrompt('greet', { name: 'World' });
+    console.log('Generated message:', prompt.messages[0].content.text);
+
+  } finally {
+    await client.stop();
+  }
+}
+
+usePrompt();
+```
+
+### Example 4: Complete Test Suite
+
+```typescript
+import { MCPClient } from 'mcp-tester';
+
+describe('My MCP Server', () => {
+  let client: MCPClient;
+
+  beforeEach(async () => {
+    client = new MCPClient();
+    await client.start({
+      command: 'node',
+      args: ['./server.js'],
+    });
+  });
+
+  afterEach(async () => {
+    if (client.isConnected()) {
+      await client.stop();
+    }
+  });
+
+  it('should list tools correctly', async () => {
+    const tools = await client.listTools();
+    expect(tools).toHaveLength(5);
+  });
+
+  it('should execute tool with correct arguments', async () => {
+    const result = await client.callTool({
+      name: 'calculate',
+      arguments: { operation: 'add', values: [10, 20] },
+    });
+    expect(result.content[0].text).toBe('30');
+  });
+
+  it('should handle tool errors gracefully', async () => {
+    await expect(
+      client.callTool({ name: 'invalid-tool', arguments: {} })
+    ).rejects.toThrow();
+  });
+
+  it('should read resources correctly', async () => {
+    const resources = await client.listResources();
+    expect(resources.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+  });
+});
+```
+
+## 🔄 CI/CD Integration
+
+### GitHub Actions
+
+Create `.github/workflows/test.yml`:
+
+```yaml
+name: Test MCP Server
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches: [main, develop]
+  pull_request:
+    branches: [main, develop]
+
+jobs:
+  test:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+
+    strategy:
+      matrix:
+        node-version: [18, 20, 21]
+
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout code
+        uses: actions/checkout@v3
+
+      - name: Setup Node.js
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v3
+        with:
+          node-version: ${{ matrix.node-version }}
+
+      - name: Install dependencies
+        run: npm ci
+
+      - name: Build TypeScript
+        run: npm run build
+
+      - name: Run tests
+        run: npm test
+
+      - name: Run tests with coverage
+        run: npm run test:coverage
+
+      - name: Upload coverage to Codecov
+        uses: codecov/codecov-action@v3
+        with:
+          files: ./coverage/lcov.info
+          flags: unittests
+          name: codecov-umbrella
+```
+
+### CircleCI
+
+Create `.circleci/config.yml`:
+
+```yaml
+version: 2.1
+jobs:
+  test:
+    docker:
+      - image: cimg/node:18
+    steps:
+      - checkout
+      - run: npm ci
+      - run: npm run build
+      - run: npm test
+```
+
+### Jenkins
+
+Create `Jenkinsfile`:
+
+```groovy
+pipeline {
+  agent any
+  stages {
+    stage('Test') {
+      steps {
+        sh 'npm ci'
+        sh 'npm run build'
+        sh 'npm test'
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## 🚀 Releases
+
+### Automated Release Process
+
+MCP Tester uses automated release workflow triggered by version tags:
+
+```bash
+# 1. Update version
+npm run release:patch  # or release:minor, release:major
+
+# 2. Update CHANGELOG.md
+#    Move items from [Unreleased] to new version section
+
+# 3. Commit and tag
+git add package.json CHANGELOG.md
+git commit -m "chore: release v1.0.1"
+git tag v1.0.1
+git push origin main --tags
+```
+
+The release workflow automatically:
+- ✅ Runs all tests across Node.js 18, 20, 21
+- ✅ Builds the project
+- ✅ Publishes to npm
+- ✅ Creates GitHub release with CHANGELOG notes
+
+### Quick Release Commands
+
+```bash
+# Patch release (1.0.0 → 1.0.1)
+npm run release:patch
+
+# Minor release (1.0.0 → 1.1.0)
+npm run release:minor
+
+# Major release (1.0.0 → 2.0.0)
+npm run release:major
+
+# Prerelease (1.0.0 → 1.1.0-alpha.1)
+npm run release:prerelease
+```
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+Before releasing, ensure:
+
+1. **NPM Token** is set in GitHub repository secrets as `NPM_TOKEN`
+2. **CHANGELOG.md** is updated with all changes
+3. **Tests pass** locally (`npm test`)
+4. **Build succeeds** (`npm run build`)
+
+For detailed instructions, see [RELEASE.md](https://github.com/your-org/mcp-tester/blob/main/RELEASE.md).
+
+## 🚀 Advanced Usage
+
+### Concurrent Operations
+
+Run multiple operations in parallel:
+
+```typescript
+const results = await Promise.all([
+  client.callTool({ name: 'tool1', arguments: {} }),
+  client.callTool({ name: 'tool2', arguments: {} }),
+  client.callTool({ name: 'tool3', arguments: {} }),
+]);
+
+results.forEach((result, index) => {
+  console.log(`Tool ${index + 1}:`, result.content[0]?.text);
+});
+```
+
+### Timeout Handling
+
+Customize timeouts for specific operations:
+
+```typescript
+const result = await client.callTool({
+  name: 'slow-operation',
+  arguments: { duration: 5000 },
+  timeout: 10000,  // 10 second timeout for this call only
+});
+```
+
+### Environment Variables
+
+Pass environment variables to the MCP server:
+
+```typescript
+await client.start({
+  command: 'node',
+  args: ['./server.js'],
+  env: {
+    NODE_ENV: 'test',
+    API_ENDPOINT: process.env.API_ENDPOINT || 'http://localhost:3000',
+    LOG_LEVEL: 'debug',
+  },
+});
+```
+
+### Notification Handling
+
+Monitor server-initiated notifications:
+
+```typescript
+client.setNotificationHandlers({
+  onLoggingMessage: (level, data) => {
+    console.log(`[${level}] ${data}`);
+
+    // Store for testing
+    if (level === 'error') {
+      // Handle errors
+    }
+  },
+  onResourceListChanged: async () => {
+    console.log('Resources changed, refreshing...');
+    const resources = await client.listResources();
+    console.log(`Now have ${resources.length} resources`);
+  },
+});
+```
+
+### Elicitation Handling
+
+Respond to server requests for user input:
+
+```typescript
+await client.setElicitationHandler(async (request) => {
+  console.log('Elicitation request:', request.params.mode);
+
+  if (request.params.mode === 'form') {
+    // Validate and collect user input
+    const userInput = {
+      username: 'test-user',
+      email: 'test@example.com',
+    };
+
+    return {
+      action: 'accept',
+      content: userInput,
+    };
+  }
+
+  return { action: 'decline' };
+});
+```
+
+### Mock Server for Unit Testing
+
+Use the included mock server for tests that don't require a real MCP server:
+
+```typescript
+import { MockMCPServer } from './fixtures/mock-server.js';
+
+describe('My Feature', () => {
+  let mockServer: MockMCPServer;
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    mockServer = new MockMCPServer();
+  });
+
+  it('should handle mock tool call', async () => {
+    const result = await mockServer.handleToolCall('echo', {
+      message: 'test',
+    });
+    expect(result.content[0].text).toBe('Echo: test');
+  });
+
+  it('should handle mock resource read', async () => {
+    const result = await mockServer.handleResourceRead('config://settings');
+    expect(result.contents[0].text).toContain('setting1');
+  });
+
+  it('should handle mock prompt', async () => {
+    const result = await mockServer.handlePromptGet('greet', {
+      name: 'Alice',
+    });
+    expect(result.messages[0].content.text).toContain('Alice');
+  });
+});
+```
+
+## 🛠️ Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Issues
+
+#### "Client not started" Error
+
+**Problem:** Calling client methods before `start()`
+
+**Solution:** Always call `await client.start()` before other methods
+
+```typescript
+// ✗ Wrong
+const client = new MCPClient();
+const tools = await client.listTools();  // Error: Client not started
+
+// ✓ Correct
+const client = new MCPClient();
+await client.start();
+const tools = await client.listTools();  // Works
+```
+
+#### Timeout Errors
+
+**Problem:** Requests timing out
+
+**Solution:** Increase timeout or check server performance
+
+```typescript
+// Increase global timeout
+const client = new MCPClient({ timeout: 60000 });
+
+// Or per-call timeout
+await client.callTool({ name: 'slow-tool', arguments: {}, timeout: 30000 });
+```
+
+#### Server Process Fails to Start
+
+**Problem:** Server command not found or fails immediately
+
+**Solution:** Check command path and ensure server executable exists
+
+```bash
+# Verify server exists
+ls -la ./my-server.js
+
+# Test server standalone
+node ./my-server.js
+```
+
+#### TypeScript Build Errors
+
+**Problem:** Type errors after building
+
+**Solution:** Ensure all dependencies installed and TypeScript version compatible
+
+```bash
+# Clean and rebuild
+rm -rf dist/
+npm run build
+```
+
+#### Test Failures
+
+**Problem:** Tests failing in CI but passing locally
+
+**Solution:** Check environment variables and server path
+
+```yaml
+# GitHub Actions - add environment variables
+- name: Run tests
+  env:
+    MOCK_SERVER_PATH: ${{ github.workspace }}/my-server.js
+  run: npm test
+```
+
+### Debug Mode
+
+Enable verbose logging for debugging:
+
+```typescript
+import { MCPClient } from 'mcp-tester';
+
+const client = new MCPClient({
+  name: 'debug-client',
+});
+
+await client.start({
+  command: 'node',
+  args: ['./server.js', '--verbose'],
+});
+
+// Server logs to stderr, check for detailed output
+```
+
+### Test Coverage
+
+Generate coverage reports:
+
+```bash
+# Run tests with coverage
+npm run test:coverage
+
+# View coverage report
+open coverage/lcov-report/index.html
+```
+
+## 📊 Project Structure
+
+```
+mcp-tester/
+├── src/
+│   ├── client/
+│   │   ├── MCPClient.ts                 # Main client wrapper class
+│   │   └── index.ts                     # Client module exports
+│   ├── __tests__/
+│   │   ├── client.test.ts               # Basic client operations tests
+│   │   ├── resources-prompts.test.ts    # Resources & prompts tests
+│   │   ├── advanced.test.ts             # Advanced features tests
+│   │   ├── real-server.test.ts          # Integration tests (stdio transport)
+│   │   ├── helpers-example.test.ts      # Test helpers usage examples
+│   │   ├── helpers.ts                   # Test utility functions
+│   │   ├── matchers.ts                  # Custom Jest matchers
+│   │   └── fixtures/
+│   │       └── mock-server.ts           # In-memory mock MCP server
+│   └── index.ts                         # Library exports
+├── examples/
+│   ├── basic-test.ts                    # Basic usage example
+│   ├── full-test.ts                     # Full capabilities example
+│   └── mock-server.js                   # Standalone MCP server for testing
+├── dist/                                # Compiled JavaScript output
+├── package.json
+├── tsconfig.json
+├── jest.config.js
+├── .eslintrc.json
+├── .github/workflows/
+│   └── test.yml                         # CI/CD workflow
+├── .gitignore
+├── LICENSE
+└── README.md
+```
+
+## 🔧 Development
+
+### Build
+
+```bash
+# Build TypeScript to JavaScript
+npm run build
+```
+
+### Lint
+
+```bash
+# Run ESLint
+npm run lint
+
+# Auto-fix issues
+npm run lint --fix
+```
+
+### Watch Mode
+
+For development with hot reloading:
+
+```bash
+# Install tsx for TypeScript execution
+npm install -D tsx
+
+# Watch and run tests
+npx tsx --watch --clear-screen=false
+```
+
+## 📈 Test Coverage
+
+Current test suite: **43 tests**
+
+```
+Test Categories:
+- Basic Operations       3 tests
+- Tools (in-memory)     11 tests
+- Resources (in-memory)  5 tests
+- Prompts (in-memory)    4 tests
+- Advanced Features      3 tests
+- Helpers Examples       4 tests
+- Real Server (stdio)   13 tests
+```
+
+Coverage targets:
+- **Branches:** 70%
+- **Functions:** 70%
+- **Lines:** 70%
+- **Statements:** 70%
+
+## 🔐 Security
+
+### Best Practices
+
+1. **Never Commit Secrets**
+   - Don't commit API keys, passwords, or tokens
+   - Use environment variables in CI/CD
+   - Add sensitive patterns to `.gitignore`
+
+2. **Validate Input**
+   - Always validate server responses
+   - Use TypeScript for type safety
+   - Sanitize user inputs
+
+3. **Secure Connections**
+   - Use stdio for local servers
+   - Verify server identity in production
+   - Use HTTPS for remote connections
+
+4. **Error Handling**
+   - Never expose internal errors to users
+   - Log errors securely
+   - Implement proper error recovery
+
+### Known Limitations
+
+- Only supports stdio transport (HTTP transport not implemented)
+- Designed for Node.js servers (other runtimes may need adjustments)
+- Mock server is minimal (real servers may have different behavior)
+
+## 🤝 Contributing
+
+Contributions are welcome! Please:
+
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`)
+3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'`)
+4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`)
+5. Open a Pull Request
+
+### Development Setup
+
+```bash
+# Clone and setup
+git clone <your-fork>
+cd mcp-tester
+npm install
+
+# Create feature branch
+git checkout -b feature/my-feature
+
+# Make changes and test
+npm run build
+npm test
+
+# Format and lint
+npm run lint --fix
+```
+
+## 📚 Additional Resources
+- [AGENTS.md](./AGENTS.md) - Documentation for AI agents working with this codebase
+
+- [MCP Specification](https://spec.modelcontextprotocol.io) - Official MCP protocol specification
+- [MCP TypeScript SDK](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk) - Official SDK documentation
+- [MCP Examples](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers) - Example MCP servers
+- [Jest Documentation](https://jestjs.io/) - Testing framework documentation
+- [TypeScript Handbook](https://www.typescriptlang.org/docs/) - TypeScript language reference
+
+## 📞 Support
+
+- **Issues:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/your-org/mcp-tester/issues)
+- **Discussions:** [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/your-org/mcp-tester/discussions)
+- **Documentation:** [Project Wiki](https://github.com/your-org/mcp-tester/wiki)
+
+## 📝 License
+
+MIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
+
+---
+
+**Built with ❤️ for the MCP community**