How do I install the agent mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Agent MCP Server — askman-dev/agent-never-give-u

An escape guide for coding agents, providing structured thinking tools to help agents unstick.

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What is the Agent MCP Server?

An escape guide for coding agents, providing structured thinking tools to help agents unstick.

The short version

This is a MCP server that acts as a "escape guide" for AI coding agents.

Remote MCP server — at /mcp endpoint (Streamable HTTP specification compliant)
Two-tier scenario organization —
Core scenarios — (auto-registered as direct MCP tools):
logic-is-too-complex – for circular reasoning or over-complicated logic
bug-fix-always-failed – for repeated failed bug fix attempts
missing-requirements – for unclear or missing requirements

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
logic-is-too-complex	for circular reasoning or over-complicated logic
bug-fix-always-failed	for repeated failed bug fix attempts
missing-requirements	for unclear or missing requirements
lost-main-objective	for when current actions feel disconnected from the original goal
scope-creep-during-task	for when changes expand beyond the original task scope
long-goal-partially-done	for multi-step tasks where remaining work is forgotten
strategy-not-working	for when the same approach fails repeatedly
analysis-too-long	for excessive analysis time
unclear-acceptance-criteria	for undefined acceptance criteria
wrong-level-of-detail	for working at wrong abstraction level
constraints-cant-all-be-met	for conflicting requirements or constraints
blocked-by-environment-limits	for environmental blockers vs logic problems
list_scenarios	list all scenarios with their tier (core/extended)

How to install the Agent MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agent-never-give-up": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://agent-never-give-up-mcp.askman.dev/mcp",
      "note": "A 'Swiss Army knife' toolset to help agents recover from getting stuck"
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Example prompts to try

“Use Agent to Two.”
“Use Agent to logic-is-too-complex.”
“Use Agent to bug-fix-always-failed.”

Frequently asked questions

An escape guide for coding agents, providing structured thinking tools to help agents unstick. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.