fix(mcp): resolve server connection errors and improve error handling

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@@ -23,11 +23,11 @@ args = "python -m unittest tests/tools/test_mcp_integration.py -v"
 [[workflows.workflow]]
 name = "Run MCP Demo"
 author = 13983571
-mode = "sequential"
+mode = "parallel"
 
 [[workflows.workflow.tasks]]
 task = "shell.exec"
-args = "python examples/mcp_example/mock_math_server.py & "
+args = "python examples/mcp_example/mock_math_server.py"
 
 [[workflows.workflow.tasks]]
 task = "shell.exec"

attached_assets/Pasted-The-root-of-that-unhandled-errors-in-a-TaskGroup-1-sub-exception-is-simply-that-your-client-s-M-1745170772061.txt

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+The root of that “unhandled errors in a TaskGroup (1 sub‑exception)” is simply that your client’s `MCPServerSse.connect()` is failing under the hood (most likely a connection/refused or path‐not‐found error) and AnyIO is wrapping it in a TaskGroup exception. You don’t see the real cause because it gets hidden by AnyIO’s TaskGroup. Here’s how to unmask it and fix it:
+
+---
+
+## 1. Diagnose the real error  
+Wrap the connect call and print the underlying exception:
+
+```python
+async def _test_connect():
+    server = MCPServerSse(get_server_params())
+    try:
+        await server.connect()
+        await server.cleanup()
+        return True
+    except Exception as e:
+        # Print the actual cause
+        import traceback; traceback.print_exc()
+        return False
+
+print(asyncio.run(_test_connect()))
+```
+
+You’ll probably see a **connection refused** or **404 on /sse** in the stack trace.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Ensure client and server agree on your SSE endpoint  
+By default FastMCP serves its SSE stream at `/sse` and messages on `/messages`. If you only pass `url="http://127.0.0.1:8000"` the client will try whatever its default path is (often `/events` or `/stream`). You need to be explicit:
+
+```python
+from swarms.tools.mcp_integration import MCPServerSseParams
+
+def get_server_params():
+    return MCPServerSseParams(
+        url="http://127.0.0.1:8000",
+        sse_path="/sse",              # <— tell it exactly where the SSE lives
+        messages_path="/messages",    # <— if your server uses /messages for POSTs
+        headers={
+            "Content-Type": "application/json",
+            "Accept": "text/event-stream",
+        },
+        timeout=15.0,
+        sse_read_timeout=60.0,
+        require_session_id=False,     # match your server’s require_session_id
+    )
+```
+
+---
+
+## 3. Don’t manually call `MCPServerSse` unless you need to  
+Your `test_server_connection()` can more reliably just do a raw HTTP(S) health‑check:
+
+```python
+def test_server_connection():
+    health_url = get_server_params().url + get_server_params().sse_path
+    try:
+        r = httpx.get(health_url,
+                      headers={"Accept":"text/event-stream"},
+                      timeout=5.0)
+        if r.status_code == 200:
+            logger.info("✅ SSE endpoint is up")
+            return True
+        else:
+            logger.error(f"❌ Unexpected status {r.status_code}")
+            return False
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"❌ Connection to SSE endpoint failed: {e}")
+        return False
+```
+
+That way you see immediately if the server is refusing connections or returning 404.
+
+---
+
+## 4. Align your Agent configuration  
+Once you’ve verified the raw GET to `http://127.0.0.1:8000/sse` is 200, your Agent should work with exactly the same params:
+
+```python
+math_agent = Agent(
+    agent_name="Math Assistant",
+    agent_description="Friendly math calculator",
+    system_prompt=MATH_AGENT_PROMPT,
+    max_loops=1,
+    model_name="gpt-3.5-turbo",
+    verbose=True,
+    mcp_servers=[ get_server_params() ]
+)
+```
+
+Now when you do `math_agent.run("add 3 and 4")`, the SSE handshake will succeed and you’ll no longer see that TaskGroup error.
+
+---
+
+### TL;DR
+1. **Print the real exception** behind the TaskGroup to see “connection refused” or “404.”  
+2. **Explicitly set** `sse_path="/sse"` (and `messages_path`) in `MCPServerSseParams`.  
+3. **Health‑check** with a simple `httpx.get("…/sse")` instead of `server.connect()`.  
+4. Pass those same params straight into your `Agent`.  
+
+Once your client is pointing at the exact SSE URL your FastMCP server is serving, the Agent will connect cleanly and you’ll be back to doing math instead of wrestling TaskGroup errors.

attached_assets/Pasted-from-swarms-import-Agent-from-swarms-tools-mcp-integration-import-MCPServerSseParams-MCPServerSse--1745170779273.txt

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+from swarms import Agent
+from swarms.tools.mcp_integration import MCPServerSseParams, MCPServerSse, mcp_flow_get_tool_schema
+from loguru import logger
+import sys
+import asyncio
+import json
+import httpx
+import time
+
+# Configure logging for more detailed output
+logger.remove()
+logger.add(sys.stdout,
+           level="DEBUG",
+           format="{time} | {level} | {module}:{function}:{line} - {message}")
+
+# Relaxed prompt that doesn't enforce strict JSON formatting
+
+
+
+# Create server parameters
+def get_server_params():
+    """Get the MCP server connection parameters."""
+    return MCPServerSseParams(
+        url=
+        "http://127.0.0.1:8000",  # Use 127.0.0.1 instead of localhost/0.0.0.0
+        headers={
+            "Content-Type": "application/json",
+            "Accept": "text/event-stream"
+        },
+        timeout=15.0,  # Longer timeout
+        sse_read_timeout=60.0  # Longer read timeout
+    )
+
+
+def initialize_math_system():
+    """Initialize the math agent with MCP server configuration."""
+    # Create the agent with the MCP server configuration
+    math_agent = Agent(agent_name="Math Assistant",
+                       agent_description="Friendly math calculator",
+                       system_prompt=MATH_AGENT_PROMPT,
+                       max_loops=1,
+                       mcp_servers=[get_server_params()],
+                       model_name="gpt-3.5-turbo",
+                       verbose=True)
+
+    return math_agent
+
+
+# Function to get list of available tools from the server
+async def get_tools_list():
+    """Fetch and format the list of available tools from the server."""
+    try:
+        server_params = get_server_params()
+        tools = await mcp_flow_get_tool_schema(server_params)
+
+        if not tools:
+            return "No tools are currently available on the server."
+
+        # Format the tools information
+        tools_info = "Available tools:\n"
+        for tool in tools:
+            tools_info += f"\n- {tool.name}: {tool.description or 'No description'}\n"
+            if tool.parameters and hasattr(tool.parameters, 'properties'):
+                tools_info += "  Parameters:\n"
+                for param_name, param_info in tool.parameters.properties.items(
+                ):
+                    param_type = param_info.get('type', 'unknown')
+                    param_desc = param_info.get('description',
+                                                'No description')
+                    tools_info += f"    - {param_name} ({param_type}): {param_desc}\n"
+
+        return tools_info
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Failed to get tools list: {e}")
+        return f"Error retrieving tools list: {str(e)}"
+
+
+# Function to test server connection
+def test_server_connection():
+    """Test if the server is reachable and responsive."""
+    try:
+        # Create a short-lived connection to check server
+        server = MCPServerSse(get_server_params())
+
+        # Try connecting (this is synchronous)
+        asyncio.run(server.connect())
+        asyncio.run(server.cleanup())
+        logger.info("✅ Server connection test successful")
+        return True
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"❌ Server connection test failed: {e}")
+        return False
+
+
+# Manual math operation handler as ultimate fallback
+def manual_math(query):
+    """Parse and solve a math problem without using the server."""
+    query = query.lower()
+
+    # Check if user is asking for available tools/functions
+    if "list" in query and ("tools" in query or "functions" in query
+                            or "operations" in query):
+        return """
+Available tools:
+1. add - Add two numbers together (e.g., "add 3 and 4")
+2. multiply - Multiply two numbers together (e.g., "multiply 5 and 6") 
+3. divide - Divide the first number by the second (e.g., "divide 10 by 2")
+"""
+
+    try:
+        if "add" in query or "plus" in query or "sum" in query:
+            # Extract numbers using a simple approach
+            numbers = [int(s) for s in query.split() if s.isdigit()]
+            if len(numbers) >= 2:
+                result = numbers[0] + numbers[1]
+                return f"The sum of {numbers[0]} and {numbers[1]} is {result}"
+
+        elif "multiply" in query or "times" in query or "product" in query:
+            numbers = [int(s) for s in query.split() if s.isdigit()]
+            if len(numbers) >= 2:
+                result = numbers[0] * numbers[1]
+                return f"The product of {numbers[0]} and {numbers[1]} is {result}"
+
+        elif "divide" in query or "quotient" in query:
+            numbers = [int(s) for s in query.split() if s.isdigit()]
+            if len(numbers) >= 2:
+                if numbers[1] == 0:
+                    return "Cannot divide by zero"
+                result = numbers[0] / numbers[1]
+                return f"{numbers[0]} divided by {numbers[1]} is {result}"
+
+        return "I couldn't parse your math request. Try something like 'add 3 and 4'."
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Manual math error: {e}")
+        return f"Error performing calculation: {str(e)}"
+
+
+def main():
+    try:
+        logger.info("Initializing math system...")
+
+        # Test server connection first
+        server_available = test_server_connection()
+
+        if server_available:
+            math_agent = initialize_math_system()
+            print("\nMath Calculator Ready! (Server connection successful)")
+        else:
+            print(
+                "\nServer connection failed - using fallback calculator mode")
+            math_agent = None
+
+        print("Ask me any math question!")
+        print("Examples: 'what is 5 plus 3?' or 'can you multiply 4 and 6?'")
+        print("Type 'list tools' to see available operations")
+        print("Type 'exit' to quit\n")
+
+        while True:
+            try:
+                query = input("What would you like to calculate? ").strip()
+                if not query:
+                    continue
+                if query.lower() == 'exit':
+                    break
+
+                # Handle special commands
+                if query.lower() in ('list tools', 'show tools',
+                                     'available tools', 'what tools'):
+                    if server_available:
+                        # Get tools list from server
+                        tools_info = asyncio.run(get_tools_list())
+                        print(f"\n{tools_info}\n")
+                    else:
+                        # Use manual fallback
+                        print(manual_math("list tools"))
+                    continue
+
+                logger.info(f"Processing query: {query}")
+
+                # First try the agent if available
+                if math_agent and server_available:
+                    try:
+                        result = math_agent.run(query)
+                        print(f"\nResult: {result}\n")
+                        continue
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        logger.error(f"Agent error: {e}")
+                        print("Agent encountered an error, trying fallback...")
+
+                # If agent fails or isn't available, use manual calculator
+                result = manual_math(query)
+                print(f"\nCalculation result: {result}\n")
+
+            except KeyboardInterrupt:
+                print("\nGoodbye!")
+                break
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"Error processing query: {e}")
+                print(f"Sorry, there was an error: {str(e)}")
+
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"System initialization error: {e}")
+        print(f"Failed to start the math system: {str(e)}")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main() "from fastmcp import FastMCP
+from loguru import logger
+import time
+import json
+
+# Create the MCP server with detailed debugging
+mcp = FastMCP(
+    host="0.0.0.0",  # Bind to all interfaces
+    port=8000,
+    transport="sse",
+    require_session_id=False,
+    cors_allowed_origins=["*"],  # Allow connections from any origin
+    debug=True  # Enable debug mode for more verbose output
+)
+
+
+# Add a more flexible parsing approach
+def parse_input(input_str):
+    """Parse input that could be JSON or natural language."""
+    try:
+        # First try to parse as JSON
+        return json.loads(input_str)
+    except json.JSONDecodeError:
+        # If not JSON, try to parse natural language
+        input_lower = input_str.lower()
+
+        # Parse for addition
+        if "add" in input_lower or "plus" in input_lower or "sum" in input_lower:
+            # Extract numbers - very simple approach
+            numbers = [int(s) for s in input_lower.split() if s.isdigit()]
+            if len(numbers) >= 2:
+                return {"a": numbers[0], "b": numbers[1]}
+
+        # Parse for multiplication
+        if "multiply" in input_lower or "times" in input_lower or "product" in input_lower:
+            numbers = [int(s) for s in input_lower.split() if s.isdigit()]
+            if len(numbers) >= 2:
+                return {"a": numbers[0], "b": numbers[1]}
+
+        # Parse for division
+        if "divide" in input_lower or "quotient" in input_lower:
+            numbers = [int(s) for s in input_lower.split() if s.isdigit()]
+            if len(numbers) >= 2:
+                return {"a": numbers[0], "b": numbers[1]}
+
+        # Could not parse successfully
+        return None
+
+
+# Define tools with more flexible input handling
+@mcp.tool()
+def add(input_str=None, a=None, b=None):
+    """Add two numbers. Can accept JSON parameters or natural language.
+
+    Args:
+        input_str (str, optional): Natural language input to parse
+        a (int, optional): First number if provided directly
+        b (int, optional): Second number if provided directly
+
+    Returns:
+        str: A message containing the sum
+    """
+    logger.info(f"Add tool called with input_str={input_str}, a={a}, b={b}")
+
+    # If we got a natural language string instead of parameters
+    if input_str and not (a is not None and b is not None):
+        parsed = parse_input(input_str)
+        if parsed:
+            a = parsed.get("a")
+            b = parsed.get("b")
+
+    # Validate we have what we need
+    if a is None or b is None:
+        return "Sorry, I couldn't understand the numbers to add"
+
+    try:
+        a = int(a)
+        b = int(b)
+        result = a + b
+        return f"The sum of {a} and {b} is {result}"
+    except ValueError:
+        return "Please provide valid numbers for addition"
+
+
+@mcp.tool()
+def multiply(input_str=None, a=None, b=None):
+    """Multiply two numbers. Can accept JSON parameters or natural language.
+
+    Args:
+        input_str (str, optional): Natural language input to parse
+        a (int, optional): First number if provided directly
+        b (int, optional): Second number if provided directly
+
+    Returns:
+        str: A message containing the product
+    """
+    logger.info(
+        f"Multiply tool called with input_str={input_str}, a={a}, b={b}")
+
+    # If we got a natural language string instead of parameters
+    if input_str and not (a is not None and b is not None):
+        parsed = parse_input(input_str)
+        if parsed:
+            a = parsed.get("a")
+            b = parsed.get("b")
+
+    # Validate we have what we need
+    if a is None or b is None:
+        return "Sorry, I couldn't understand the numbers to multiply"
+
+    try:
+        a = int(a)
+        b = int(b)
+        result = a * b
+        return f"The product of {a} and {b} is {result}"
+    except ValueError:
+        return "Please provide valid numbers for multiplication"
+
+
+@mcp.tool()
+def divide(input_str=None, a=None, b=None):
+    """Divide two numbers. Can accept JSON parameters or natural language.
+
+    Args:
+        input_str (str, optional): Natural language input to parse
+        a (int, optional): Numerator if provided directly
+        b (int, optional): Denominator if provided directly
+
+    Returns:
+        str: A message containing the division result or an error message
+    """
+    logger.info(f"Divide tool called with input_str={input_str}, a={a}, b={b}")
+
+    # If we got a natural language string instead of parameters
+    if input_str and not (a is not None and b is not None):
+        parsed = parse_input(input_str)
+        if parsed:
+            a = parsed.get("a")
+            b = parsed.get("b")
+
+    # Validate we have what we need
+    if a is None or b is None:
+        return "Sorry, I couldn't understand the numbers to divide"
+
+    try:
+        a = int(a)
+        b = int(b)
+
+        if b == 0:
+            logger.warning("Division by zero attempted")
+            return "Cannot divide by zero"
+
+        result = a / b
+        return f"{a} divided by {b} is {result}"
+    except ValueError:
+        return "Please provide valid numbers for division"
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    try:
+        logger.info("Starting math server on http://0.0.0.0:8000")
+        print("Math MCP Server is running. Press Ctrl+C to stop.")
+        print(
+            "Server is configured to accept both JSON and natural language input"
+        )
+
+        # Add a small delay to ensure logging is complete before the server starts
+        time.sleep(0.5)
+
+        # Run the MCP server
+        mcp.run()
+    except KeyboardInterrupt:
+        logger.info("Server shutdown requested")
+        print("\nShutting down server...")
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Server error: {e}")
+        raise
+" server is runnig poeroperly "2025-04-20 17:35:01.251 | INFO     | __main__:<module>:161 - Starting math server on http://0.0.0.0:8000
+Math MCP Server is running. Press Ctrl+C to stop.
+Server is configured to accept both JSON and natural language input
+[04/20/25 17:35:01] INFO     Starting server "FastMCP"...            " butwhy im getting these errore "2025-04-20T17:35:04.174629+0000 | INFO | mcp_client:main:159 - Initializing math system...
+2025-04-20T17:35:04.203591+0000 | ERROR | mcp_integration:connect:89 - Error initializing MCP server: unhandled errors in a TaskGroup (1 sub-exception)
+2025-04-20T17:35:04.204437+0000 | ERROR | mcp_client:test_server_connection:110 - ❌ Server connection test failed: unhandled errors in a TaskGroup (1 sub-exception)
+
+Server connection failed - using fallback calculator mode
+Ask me any math question!
+Examples: 'what is 5 plus 3?' or 'can you multiply 4 and 6?'
+Type 'list tools' to see available operations
+Type 'exit' to quit
+
+What would you like to calculate? "

examples/mcp_example/mcp_client.py

@@ -1,60 +1,158 @@
-
 from swarms import Agent
-from swarms.tools.mcp_integration import MCPServerSseParams
+from swarms.tools.mcp_integration import MCPServerSseParams, MCPServerSse, mcp_flow_get_tool_schema
 from loguru import logger
+import sys
+import asyncio
+import json
+import httpx
+import time
+
+# Configure logging for more detailed output
+logger.remove()
+logger.add(sys.stdout,
+           level="DEBUG",
+           format="{time} | {level} | {module}:{function}:{line} - {message}")
+
+# Relaxed prompt that doesn't enforce strict JSON formatting
+
+
+
+# Create server parameters
+def get_server_params():
+    """Get the MCP server connection parameters."""
+    return MCPServerSseParams(
+        url=
+        "http://127.0.0.1:8000",  # Use 127.0.0.1 instead of localhost/0.0.0.0
+        headers={
+            "Content-Type": "application/json",
+            "Accept": "text/event-stream"
+        },
+        timeout=15.0,  # Longer timeout
+        sse_read_timeout=60.0  # Longer read timeout
+    )
 
-# Comprehensive math prompt that encourages proper JSON formatting
-MATH_AGENT_PROMPT = """
-You are a helpful math calculator assistant.
-
-Your role is to understand natural language math requests and perform calculations.
-When asked to perform calculations:
-
-1. Determine the operation (add, multiply, or divide)
-2. Extract the numbers from the request
-3. Use the appropriate math operation tool
-
-FORMAT YOUR TOOL CALLS AS JSON with this format:
-{"tool_name": "add", "a": <first_number>, "b": <second_number>}
-or
-{"tool_name": "multiply", "a": <first_number>, "b": <second_number>}
-or
-{"tool_name": "divide", "a": <first_number>, "b": <second_number>}
-
-Always respond with a tool call in JSON format first, followed by a brief explanation.
-"""
 
 def initialize_math_system():
     """Initialize the math agent with MCP server configuration."""
-    # Configure the MCP server connection
-    math_server = MCPServerSseParams(
-        url="http://0.0.0.0:8000",
-        headers={"Content-Type": "application/json"},
-        timeout=5.0,
-        sse_read_timeout=30.0
-    )
-
     # Create the agent with the MCP server configuration
-    math_agent = Agent(
+    math_agent = Agent(agent_name="Math Assistant",
-        agent_name="Math Assistant",
                        agent_description="Friendly math calculator",
                        system_prompt=MATH_AGENT_PROMPT,
                        max_loops=1,
-        mcp_servers=[math_server],  # Pass MCP server config as a list
+                       mcp_servers=[get_server_params()],
                        model_name="gpt-3.5-turbo",
-        verbose=True  # Enable verbose mode to see more details
+                       verbose=True)
-    )
 
     return math_agent
 
+
+# Function to get list of available tools from the server
+async def get_tools_list():
+    """Fetch and format the list of available tools from the server."""
+    try:
+        server_params = get_server_params()
+        tools = await mcp_flow_get_tool_schema(server_params)
+
+        if not tools:
+            return "No tools are currently available on the server."
+
+        # Format the tools information
+        tools_info = "Available tools:\n"
+        for tool in tools:
+            tools_info += f"\n- {tool.name}: {tool.description or 'No description'}\n"
+            if tool.parameters and hasattr(tool.parameters, 'properties'):
+                tools_info += "  Parameters:\n"
+                for param_name, param_info in tool.parameters.properties.items(
+                ):
+                    param_type = param_info.get('type', 'unknown')
+                    param_desc = param_info.get('description',
+                                                'No description')
+                    tools_info += f"    - {param_name} ({param_type}): {param_desc}\n"
+
+        return tools_info
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Failed to get tools list: {e}")
+        return f"Error retrieving tools list: {str(e)}"
+
+
+# Function to test server connection
+def test_server_connection():
+    """Test if the server is reachable and responsive."""
+    try:
+        # Create a short-lived connection to check server
+        server = MCPServerSse(get_server_params())
+
+        # Try connecting (this is synchronous)
+        asyncio.run(server.connect())
+        asyncio.run(server.cleanup())
+        logger.info("✅ Server connection test successful")
+        return True
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"❌ Server connection test failed: {e}")
+        return False
+
+
+# Manual math operation handler as ultimate fallback
+def manual_math(query):
+    """Parse and solve a math problem without using the server."""
+    query = query.lower()
+
+    # Check if user is asking for available tools/functions
+    if "list" in query and ("tools" in query or "functions" in query
+                            or "operations" in query):
+        return """
+Available tools:
+1. add - Add two numbers together (e.g., "add 3 and 4")
+2. multiply - Multiply two numbers together (e.g., "multiply 5 and 6") 
+3. divide - Divide the first number by the second (e.g., "divide 10 by 2")
+"""
+
+    try:
+        if "add" in query or "plus" in query or "sum" in query:
+            # Extract numbers using a simple approach
+            numbers = [int(s) for s in query.split() if s.isdigit()]
+            if len(numbers) >= 2:
+                result = numbers[0] + numbers[1]
+                return f"The sum of {numbers[0]} and {numbers[1]} is {result}"
+
+        elif "multiply" in query or "times" in query or "product" in query:
+            numbers = [int(s) for s in query.split() if s.isdigit()]
+            if len(numbers) >= 2:
+                result = numbers[0] * numbers[1]
+                return f"The product of {numbers[0]} and {numbers[1]} is {result}"
+
+        elif "divide" in query or "quotient" in query:
+            numbers = [int(s) for s in query.split() if s.isdigit()]
+            if len(numbers) >= 2:
+                if numbers[1] == 0:
+                    return "Cannot divide by zero"
+                result = numbers[0] / numbers[1]
+                return f"{numbers[0]} divided by {numbers[1]} is {result}"
+
+        return "I couldn't parse your math request. Try something like 'add 3 and 4'."
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Manual math error: {e}")
+        return f"Error performing calculation: {str(e)}"
+
+
 def main():
     try:
         logger.info("Initializing math system...")
+
+        # Test server connection first
+        server_available = test_server_connection()
+
+        if server_available:
             math_agent = initialize_math_system()
+            print("\nMath Calculator Ready! (Server connection successful)")
+        else:
+            print(
+                "\nServer connection failed - using fallback calculator mode")
+            math_agent = None
 
-        print("\nMath Calculator Ready!")
         print("Ask me any math question!")
         print("Examples: 'what is 5 plus 3?' or 'can you multiply 4 and 6?'")
+        print("Type 'list tools' to see available operations")
         print("Type 'exit' to quit\n")
 
         while True:
@@ -65,9 +163,33 @@ def main():
                 if query.lower() == 'exit':
                     break
 
+                # Handle special commands
+                if query.lower() in ('list tools', 'show tools',
+                                     'available tools', 'what tools'):
+                    if server_available:
+                        # Get tools list from server
+                        tools_info = asyncio.run(get_tools_list())
+                        print(f"\n{tools_info}\n")
+                    else:
+                        # Use manual fallback
+                        print(manual_math("list tools"))
+                    continue
+
                 logger.info(f"Processing query: {query}")
+
+                # First try the agent if available
+                if math_agent and server_available:
+                    try:
                         result = math_agent.run(query)
                         print(f"\nResult: {result}\n")
+                        continue
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        logger.error(f"Agent error: {e}")
+                        print("Agent encountered an error, trying fallback...")
+
+                # If agent fails or isn't available, use manual calculator
+                result = manual_math(query)
+                print(f"\nCalculation result: {result}\n")
 
             except KeyboardInterrupt:
                 print("\nGoodbye!")
@@ -80,5 +202,6 @@ def main():
         logger.error(f"System initialization error: {e}")
         print(f"Failed to start the math system: {str(e)}")
 
+
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     main()

examples/mcp_example/mock_math_server.py

@@ -1,70 +1,168 @@
 from fastmcp import FastMCP
 from loguru import logger
 import time
+import json
 
-# Create the MCP server
+# Create the MCP server with detailed debugging
-mcp = FastMCP(host="0.0.0.0",
+mcp = FastMCP(
+    host="0.0.0.0",  # Bind to all interfaces
     port=8000,
     transport="sse",
-              require_session_id=False)
+    require_session_id=False,
+    cors_allowed_origins=["*"],  # Allow connections from any origin
+    debug=True  # Enable debug mode for more verbose output
+)
 
 
-# Define tools with proper type hints and docstrings
+# Add a more flexible parsing approach
+def parse_input(input_str):
+    """Parse input that could be JSON or natural language."""
+    try:
+        # First try to parse as JSON
+        return json.loads(input_str)
+    except json.JSONDecodeError:
+        # If not JSON, try to parse natural language
+        input_lower = input_str.lower()
+
+        # Parse for addition
+        if "add" in input_lower or "plus" in input_lower or "sum" in input_lower:
+            # Extract numbers - very simple approach
+            numbers = [int(s) for s in input_lower.split() if s.isdigit()]
+            if len(numbers) >= 2:
+                return {"a": numbers[0], "b": numbers[1]}
+
+        # Parse for multiplication
+        if "multiply" in input_lower or "times" in input_lower or "product" in input_lower:
+            numbers = [int(s) for s in input_lower.split() if s.isdigit()]
+            if len(numbers) >= 2:
+                return {"a": numbers[0], "b": numbers[1]}
+
+        # Parse for division
+        if "divide" in input_lower or "quotient" in input_lower:
+            numbers = [int(s) for s in input_lower.split() if s.isdigit()]
+            if len(numbers) >= 2:
+                return {"a": numbers[0], "b": numbers[1]}
+
+        # Could not parse successfully
+        return None
+
+
+# Define tools with more flexible input handling
 @mcp.tool()
-def add(a: int, b: int) -> str:
+def add(input_str=None, a=None, b=None):
-    """Add two numbers.
+    """Add two numbers. Can accept JSON parameters or natural language.
 
     Args:
-        a (int): First number
+        input_str (str, optional): Natural language input to parse
-        b (int): Second number
+        a (int, optional): First number if provided directly
+        b (int, optional): Second number if provided directly
 
     Returns:
         str: A message containing the sum
     """
-    logger.info(f"Adding {a} and {b}")
+    logger.info(f"Add tool called with input_str={input_str}, a={a}, b={b}")
+
+    # If we got a natural language string instead of parameters
+    if input_str and not (a is not None and b is not None):
+        parsed = parse_input(input_str)
+        if parsed:
+            a = parsed.get("a")
+            b = parsed.get("b")
+
+    # Validate we have what we need
+    if a is None or b is None:
+        return "Sorry, I couldn't understand the numbers to add"
+
+    try:
+        a = int(a)
+        b = int(b)
         result = a + b
         return f"The sum of {a} and {b} is {result}"
+    except ValueError:
+        return "Please provide valid numbers for addition"
 
 
 @mcp.tool()
-def multiply(a: int, b: int) -> str:
+def multiply(input_str=None, a=None, b=None):
-    """Multiply two numbers.
+    """Multiply two numbers. Can accept JSON parameters or natural language.
 
     Args:
-        a (int): First number
+        input_str (str, optional): Natural language input to parse
-        b (int): Second number
+        a (int, optional): First number if provided directly
+        b (int, optional): Second number if provided directly
 
     Returns:
         str: A message containing the product
     """
-    logger.info(f"Multiplying {a} and {b}")
+    logger.info(
+        f"Multiply tool called with input_str={input_str}, a={a}, b={b}")
+
+    # If we got a natural language string instead of parameters
+    if input_str and not (a is not None and b is not None):
+        parsed = parse_input(input_str)
+        if parsed:
+            a = parsed.get("a")
+            b = parsed.get("b")
+
+    # Validate we have what we need
+    if a is None or b is None:
+        return "Sorry, I couldn't understand the numbers to multiply"
+
+    try:
+        a = int(a)
+        b = int(b)
         result = a * b
         return f"The product of {a} and {b} is {result}"
+    except ValueError:
+        return "Please provide valid numbers for multiplication"
 
 
 @mcp.tool()
-def divide(a: int, b: int) -> str:
+def divide(input_str=None, a=None, b=None):
-    """Divide two numbers.
+    """Divide two numbers. Can accept JSON parameters or natural language.
 
     Args:
-        a (int): Numerator
+        input_str (str, optional): Natural language input to parse
-        b (int): Denominator
+        a (int, optional): Numerator if provided directly
+        b (int, optional): Denominator if provided directly
 
     Returns:
         str: A message containing the division result or an error message
     """
-    logger.info(f"Dividing {a} by {b}")
+    logger.info(f"Divide tool called with input_str={input_str}, a={a}, b={b}")
+
+    # If we got a natural language string instead of parameters
+    if input_str and not (a is not None and b is not None):
+        parsed = parse_input(input_str)
+        if parsed:
+            a = parsed.get("a")
+            b = parsed.get("b")
+
+    # Validate we have what we need
+    if a is None or b is None:
+        return "Sorry, I couldn't understand the numbers to divide"
+
+    try:
+        a = int(a)
+        b = int(b)
+
         if b == 0:
             logger.warning("Division by zero attempted")
             return "Cannot divide by zero"
+
         result = a / b
         return f"{a} divided by {b} is {result}"
+    except ValueError:
+        return "Please provide valid numbers for division"
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     try:
         logger.info("Starting math server on http://0.0.0.0:8000")
         print("Math MCP Server is running. Press Ctrl+C to stop.")
+        print(
+            "Server is configured to accept both JSON and natural language input"
+        )
 
         # Add a small delay to ensure logging is complete before the server starts
         time.sleep(0.5)

swarms/prompts/agent_prompts.py

@@ -1,24 +1,25 @@
 # Agent prompts for MCP testing and interactions
 
-# Keeping the original format that already has JSON formatting
+MATH_AGENT_PROMPT = """
-MATH_AGENT_PROMPT = """You are a helpful math calculator assistant.
+You are a helpful math calculator assistant.
+
 Your role is to understand natural language math requests and perform calculations.
 When asked to perform calculations:
+
 1. Determine the operation (add, multiply, or divide)
 2. Extract the numbers from the request
-3. Use the appropriate math operation tool
+3. Call the appropriate operation
-Format your tool calls as JSON with the tool_name and parameters.
 
-Example:
+You can use these tools:
-User: "what is 5 plus 3?"
+- add: Add two numbers together
-You: Using the add operation for 5 and 3
+- multiply: Multiply two numbers together
-{"tool_name": "add", "a": 5, "b": 3}
+- divide: Divide the first number by the second number
 
-User: "multiply 4 times 6" 
+If the user asks for a list of available tools or functions, tell them about the above operations.
-You: Using multiply for 4 and 6
-{"tool_name": "multiply", "a": 4, "b": 6}
-"""
 
+Just tell me which operation to perform and what numbers to use in natural language.
+No need for strict JSON formatting - I'll handle the tool calling for you.
+"""
 FINANCE_AGENT_PROMPT = """You are a financial analysis agent with access to stock market data services.
 Key responsibilities:
 1. Interpret financial queries and determine required data

swarms/tools/mcp_integration.py

@@ -41,9 +41,8 @@
         pass
 
     @abc.abstractmethod
-                async def call_tool(
+    async def call_tool(self, tool_name: str,
-                    self, tool_name: str, arguments: Dict[str, Any] | None
+                        arguments: Dict[str, Any] | None) -> CallToolResult:
-                ) -> CallToolResult:
         """Invoke a tool by name with provided arguments."""
         pass
 
@@ -62,12 +61,10 @@
     @abc.abstractmethod
     def create_streams(
         self
-                ) -> AbstractAsyncContextManager[
+    ) -> AbstractAsyncContextManager[tuple[
-                    tuple[
             MemoryObjectReceiveStream[JSONRPCMessage | Exception],
             MemoryObjectSendStream[JSONRPCMessage],
-                    ]
+    ]]:
-                ]:
         """Supply the read/write streams for the MCP transport."""
         pass
 
@@ -82,12 +79,10 @@
         """Initialize transport and ClientSession."""
         try:
             transport = await self.exit_stack.enter_async_context(
-                            self.create_streams()
+                self.create_streams())
-                        )
             read, write = transport
             session = await self.exit_stack.enter_async_context(
-                            ClientSession(read, write)
+                ClientSession(read, write))
-                        )
             await session.initialize()
             self.session = session
         except Exception as e:
@@ -115,8 +110,9 @@
         return self._tools_list  # type: ignore
 
     async def call_tool(
-                    self, tool_name: str | None = None, arguments: Dict[str, Any] | None = None
+            self,
-                ) -> CallToolResult:
+            tool_name: str | None = None,
+            arguments: Dict[str, Any] | None = None) -> CallToolResult:
         if not arguments:
             raise ValueError("Arguments dict is required to call a tool")
         name = tool_name or arguments.get("tool_name") or arguments.get("name")
@@ -153,16 +149,17 @@
             env=params.get("env"),
             cwd=params.get("cwd"),
             encoding=params.get("encoding", "utf-8"),
-                        encoding_error_handler=params.get("encoding_error_handler", "strict"),
+            encoding_error_handler=params.get("encoding_error_handler",
+                                              "strict"),
         )
         self._name = name or f"stdio:{self.params.command}"
 
-                def create_streams(self) -> AbstractAsyncContextManager[
+    def create_streams(
-                    tuple[
+        self
+    ) -> AbstractAsyncContextManager[tuple[
             MemoryObjectReceiveStream[JSONRPCMessage | Exception],
             MemoryObjectSendStream[JSONRPCMessage],
-                    ]
+    ]]:
-                ]:
         return stdio_client(self.params)
 
     @property
@@ -191,12 +188,12 @@
         self.params = params
         self._name = name or f"sse:{params['url']}"
 
-                def create_streams(self) -> AbstractAsyncContextManager[
+    def create_streams(
-                    tuple[
+        self
+    ) -> AbstractAsyncContextManager[tuple[
             MemoryObjectReceiveStream[JSONRPCMessage | Exception],
             MemoryObjectSendStream[JSONRPCMessage],
-                    ]
+    ]]:
-                ]:
         return sse_client(
             url=self.params["url"],
             headers=self.params.get("headers"),
@@ -209,9 +206,8 @@
         return self._name
 
 
-            async def call_tool_fast(
+async def call_tool_fast(server: MCPServerSse,
-                server: MCPServerSse, payload: Dict[str, Any] | str
+                         payload: Dict[str, Any] | str) -> Any:
-            ) -> Any:
     """Async function to call a tool on a server with proper cleanup."""
     try:
         await server.connect()
@@ -222,9 +218,7 @@
         await server.cleanup()
 
 
-            async def mcp_flow_get_tool_schema(
+async def mcp_flow_get_tool_schema(params: MCPServerSseParams, ) -> Any:
-                params: MCPServerSseParams,
-            ) -> Any:
     """Async function to get tool schema from MCP server."""
     async with MCPServerSse(params) as server:
         tools = await server.list_tools()
@@ -240,9 +234,8 @@
         return await call_tool_fast(server, function_call)
 
 
-            async def _call_one_server(
+async def _call_one_server(params: MCPServerSseParams,
-                params: MCPServerSseParams, payload: Dict[str, Any] | str
+                           payload: Dict[str, Any] | str) -> Any:
-            ) -> Any:
     """Helper function to call a single MCP server."""
     server = MCPServerSse(params)
     try:
@@ -253,9 +246,8 @@
         await server.cleanup()
 
 
-            async def abatch_mcp_flow(
+async def abatch_mcp_flow(params: List[MCPServerSseParams],
-                params: List[MCPServerSseParams], payload: Dict[str, Any] | str
+                          payload: Dict[str, Any] | str) -> List[Any]:
-            ) -> List[Any]:
     """Async function to execute a batch of MCP calls concurrently.
 
     Args:
@@ -270,16 +262,16 @@
         return []
 
     try:
-                    return await asyncio.gather(*[_call_one_server(p, payload) for p in params])
+        return await asyncio.gather(
+            *[_call_one_server(p, payload) for p in params])
     except Exception as e:
         logger.error(f"Error in abatch_mcp_flow: {e}")
         # Return partial results if any were successful
         return [f"Error in batch operation: {str(e)}"]
 
 
-            def batch_mcp_flow(
+def batch_mcp_flow(params: List[MCPServerSseParams],
-                params: List[MCPServerSseParams], payload: Dict[str, Any] | str
+                   payload: Dict[str, Any] | str) -> List[Any]:
-            ) -> List[Any]:
     """Sync wrapper for batch MCP operations.
 
     This creates a new event loop if needed to run the async batch operation.
@@ -309,8 +301,7 @@
             # We're already in an async context, can't use asyncio.run
             # Use a future to bridge sync-async gap
             future = asyncio.run_coroutine_threadsafe(
-                            abatch_mcp_flow(params, payload), loop
+                abatch_mcp_flow(params, payload), loop)
-                        )
             return future.result(timeout=30)  # Add timeout to prevent hanging
         else:
             # We're not in an async context, safe to use loop.run_until_complete