Appendix A: Complete MCP Tool Reference

Total Tools: 100+ tools organized into 20+ categories. Version: V14.0.0 (Predictive Intelligence & Offline-First)

💡 Recommendation: Use the Universal Router (boring()) or CLI (boring-route) for most tasks. You rarely need to call these tools directly.

0. Universal Tools (The Gateway)

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring`	Universal Router: Natural Language interface to all tools.	`request` (Natural Language)
`boring_help`	Show all available categories and profile info.	-
`boring_discover`	Progressive Disclosure: Get full schema for a tool.	`tool_name`

1. Verification Tools

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_verify`	Run full project verification	`level`: BASIC/STANDARD/FULL/SEMANTIC
`boring_verify_file`	Verify a single file	`file_path`, `level`

2. Security Tools

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_security_scan`	SAST + secret detection + dependency scan	`project_path`, `scan_type`, `verbosity`

Scan Types: secrets, vulnerabilities, dependencies, all Verbosity: minimal, standard, verbose

3. Transaction Tools

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_transaction_start`	Create savepoint	`message`
`boring_transaction_commit`	Finalize transaction	-
`boring_rollback`	Restore to savepoint	`transaction_id`

4. Background Task Tools

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_background_task`	Submit async task	`task_type`, `task_args`
`boring_task_status`	Check task progress	`task_id`
`boring_list_tasks`	List all tasks	`status` filter

Task Types: verify, test, lint, security_scan

5. Context & Memory Tools

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_save_context`	Save session state	`context_name`, `data`
`boring_load_context`	Restore session state	`context_name`
`boring_list_contexts`	List saved contexts	-
`boring_get_profile`	Get user preferences	-
`boring_learn_fix`	Learn fix pattern	`error_pattern`, `fix_pattern`

6. RAG (Semantic Search) Tools

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_rag_index`	Index codebase	`force`, `project_path` (Requires `chromadb`)
`boring_rag_search`	Semantic code search	`query`, `max_results`, `verbosity`
`boring_rag_context`	Get code context	`file_path`, `function_name`
`boring_rag_expand`	Expand dependency graph	`chunk_id`, `depth`
`boring_rag_graph`	Visual Graph: Visualize code dependency graph.	`target_path`, `depth`, `output_format`
`boring_rag_status`	Check index health	-

7. Multi-Agent Tools

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_multi_agent`	[PROMPT GENERATOR / EXECUTOR]	`task`, `auto_approve_plans`, `execute`
`boring_agent_plan`	[PROMPT GENERATOR] Architect	`task`
`boring_agent_review`	[PROMPT GENERATOR] Reviewer	`code_change`
`boring_delegate`	Delegate to sub-agent	`task`, `tool_type`

Tool Types: database, web_search, file_system, api, reasoning

8. Shadow Mode Tools

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_shadow_mode`	Set mode	`mode`: DISABLED/ENABLED/STRICT
`boring_shadow_status`	View pending ops	-
`boring_shadow_approve`	Approve operation	`operation_id`, `note`
`boring_shadow_reject`	Reject operation	`operation_id`, `note`
`boring_shadow_clear`	Clear all pending	-

9. Git & Hooks Tools

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_hooks_install`	Install pre-commit hooks	-
`boring_commit`	Semantic commit	`message`, `files`
`boring_visualize`	Visualize git history	-

10. Plugin Tools

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_list_plugins`	List all plugins	-
`boring_run_plugin`	Execute plugin	`name`, `args`
`boring_reload_plugins`	Reload from disk	-

11. Workspace Tools

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_workspace_add`	Register project	`name`, `path`, `tags`
`boring_workspace_remove`	Unregister project	`name`
`boring_workspace_list`	List projects	`tag` filter
`boring_workspace_switch`	Switch context	`name`

12. Auto-Fix Tools

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_auto_fix`	Automated fix loop	`max_iterations`, `verification_level`
`boring_suggest_next`	AI suggestions (Context-aware: Git, Task, Patterns)	`limit`
`boring_get_progress`	Check long-running task	`task_id`

13. Vibe Coder Pro Tools

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_test_gen`	Auto-Test Generator: Generates unit tests (Py/JS/TS).	`file_path`, `output_dir`
`boring_code_review`	AI Code Review: Quality analysis with Brain pattern matching.	`file_path`, `verbosity`
`boring_perf_tips`	Performance Analysis: Detects N+1, I/O in loops, etc.	`file_path`, `verbosity`
`boring_arch_check`	Architecture Audit: Generates Mermaid dependency graphs.	`target_path`, `output_format`
`boring_doc_gen`	Documentation Generator: Automated API reference generation.	`target_path`
`boring_vibe_check`	Vibe Score: Health check (Lint + Security + Doc) with fix prompt.	`target_path`, `verbosity`
`boring_impact_check`	Impact Analysis: Reverse dependency tracking for safe changes.	`target_path`, `max_depth`

14. Intelligence Tools (V11.2)

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_predict_errors`	Error Prediction: Forecasts bugs based on local history.	`file_path`, `limit`
`boring_health_score`	Execution Efficiency: Analyzes success rates & solving speed.	`project_path`
`boring_predict_impact`	Risk Prediction: Estimates risk level for planned changes.	`file_path`, `action`
`boring_risk_areas`	Heatmap: Identifies files prone to recurrent failures.	`limit`
`boring_cache_insights`	Cache Audit: Insights into AdaptiveCache performance.	-
`boring_set_session_context`	Boost Context: Manually bias RAG/Intelligence.	`keywords`

15. Evaluation & LLM Judge

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_evaluate`	LLM Judge: Automated code scoring (1-5 targets).	`target`, `level`, `rubric`
`boring_generate_rubric`	Rubric Factory: Creates detailed evaluation criteria.	`task`, `criteria`
`boring_bias_report`	Monitoring: Detects position/length bias in scoring.	`days`
`boring_evaluation_metrics`	System Health: Correlation with human judgments.	-

16. Knowledge & Brain Tools

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_learn`	Active Learning: Extracts patterns from session logs.	`topics`
`boring_brain_summary`	Brain Dashboard: High-level status of persistent knowledge.	-
`boring_brain_health`	Health Report: Pattern decay and usage stats.	-
`boring_global_export`	Share: Export high-value patterns to Global Brain.	-
`boring_global_import`	Learn: Import patterns from Global Brain.	`tags`
`boring_create_rubrics`	Create evaluation standards from project specs.	-

17. SpecKit Tools (Specification-Driven Development)

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_speckit_plan`	Plan: Generate implementation plan from plan.md.	`workflow_file`
`boring_speckit_tasks`	Breakdown: Create actionable task list.	`workflow_file`
`boring_speckit_analyze`	Analyze: Check spec consistency.	`workflow_file`
`boring_speckit_clarify`	Clarify: Identify ambiguities in spec.	`workflow_file`
`boring_speckit_checklist`	Verify: Generate verification checklist.	`workflow_file`
`boring_speckit_constitution`	Rules: Create project guiding principles.	`workflow_file`

18. Skills & Discovery Tools

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_skills_install`	Install: Install Agent Skill.	`name`
`boring_skills_list`	List: List Skills Catalog.	`platform`
`boring_skills_search`	Search: Search Skills Catalog.	`query`

19. Predictive Intelligence Tools (V14.0)

These tools leverage historical data and Brain patterns to predict issues and optimize workflow.

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_predict_impact`	Predict change impact: Analyzes risk level and affected files based on history.	`file_path`, `change_type`
`boring_risk_areas`	Identify hotspots: Shows files with high error frequency.	`limit`
`boring_cache_insights`	Cache analytics: Shows hit rates and correlation prefetch stats.	-
`boring_set_session_context`	Optimize Context: Tune RAG/Cache for specific task type (debug/feature).	`task_type`, `keywords`
`boring_get_session_context`	Check Context: View current optimization parameters.	-

20. Supplemental Registered Tools (V14.0)

Tool	Description	Key Parameters
`boring_active_skill`	Activate a skill category and inject tools	`skill_name`
`boring_best_next_action`	Suggest best next action based on project state	-
`boring_brain_status`	Brain status and context overview	-
`boring_brain_sync`	Sync global brain patterns	-
`boring_call`	Execute internal tool by name	`tool_name`, `arguments`
`boring_checkpoint`	Create or restore project checkpoint	`action`, `message`
`boring_context`	Manage context (save/load/list)	`action`, `context_id`
`boring_distill_skills`	Distill learned patterns into skills	`project_path`
`boring_done`	Completion notification	`message`, `title`
`boring_flow`	Run Flow engine workflow	`goal`, `mode`
`boring_get_relevant_patterns`	Get relevant brain patterns	`query`, `limit`
`boring_global_list`	List global patterns	`limit`
`boring_incremental_learn`	Incremental learning from changes	`project_path`
`boring_inspect_tool`	Inspect internal tool schema	`tool_name`
`boring_integrity_score`	Integrity score report	`project_path`
`boring_intelligence_stats`	Intelligence usage stats	-
`boring_learn_pattern`	Learn a single pattern	`pattern`, `solution`
`boring_optimize_context`	Optimize context window	`text`, `goal`
`boring_orchestrate`	Orchestrate multi-step workflow	`goal`
`boring_pattern_stats`	Brain pattern stats	`project_path`
`boring_profile`	Manage profile (get/learn)	`action`, `error_pattern`
`boring_prompt_fix`	Prompt generator for fixes	`task`
`boring_prompt_plan`	Prompt generator for planning	`task`
`boring_prune_patterns`	Prune low-quality patterns	`limit`
`boring_rag_reload`	Reload RAG dependencies	-
`boring_reset_skills`	Reset injected skills	-
`boring_session_auto`	Auto session workflow	`task`
`boring_session_confirm`	Confirm session step	`step_id`
`boring_session_load`	Load session	`session_id`
`boring_session_pause`	Pause session	-
`boring_session_start`	Start session	`goal`
`boring_session_status`	Session status	-
`boring_shadow_trust`	Trust path or command	`path`
`boring_shadow_trust_list`	List trust rules	-
`boring_shadow_trust_remove`	Remove trust rule	`path`
`boring_skill_activate`	Activate skill	`skill_name`
`boring_skill_create`	Create skill	`name`, `goal`
`boring_skill_discover`	Discover local skills	`project_path`
`boring_skill_download`	Download skill	`url`
`boring_skills_recommend`	Recommend skills	`project_path`
`boring_status`	Project status snapshot	-
`boring_synth_tool`	Synthesize new tool	`description`
`boring_task`	Background tasks (submit/status/list)	`action`, `task_type`
`boring_transaction`	Transactions (start/commit/rollback)	`action`, `description`
`boring_transaction_rollback`	Legacy rollback alias	`project_path`
`boring_usage_stats`	Usage statistics	-

21. CLI Integration (V14.0)

Some V14.0 features are best accessed via CLI directly.

Command	Description
`boring predict`	Run predictive analysis on current changes.
`boring bisect`	AI-powered git bisect to find bug sources.
`boring diagnostic`	Deep project health check.
`boring model`	Manage local LLMs (download/list/remove).
`boring doctor`	System health and MCP connection check.
`boring offline`	Toggle offline experience mode.

MCP Resources

Resource URI	Description
`boring://capabilities`	List all capability categories
`boring://tools/{category}`	Detailed usage for category
`boring://logs`	Server logs (stdio mode)

MCP Prompts

Prompt	Description
`plan_feature`	Generate implementation plan
`review_code`	Request code review
`debug_error`	Debug error message
`refactor_code`	Request refactoring
`explain_code`	Explain code
`setup_project`	Project setup workflow
`verify_work`	Verification workflow
`manage_memory`	Memory management workflow
`evaluate_architecture`	Hostile Architect review
`run_agent`	Multi-agent workflow
`vibe_start`	One-click Start - Full workflow (Plan → Build → Verify). Best for: "Build new app", "Start project"
`quick_fix`	Quick Fix - Auto-fix lint/format/bugs. Best for: "Fix lint errors", "Clean up code"
`full_stack_dev`	Full-stack development

Last updated: V14.0.0