Authentication or Consent Issues
Examples:- Invalid credentials.
- Missing redirect URI registration.
- Consent flow not completing successfully.
- Using a production server without required production access approval.
Scope or Permissions Mismatch
Examples:- The partner can connect, but the returned accounts or tools do not match expectations.
- The credentials do not include the scopes needed for the workflow being tested.
Tool Discovery Issues
Examples:- The MCP client connects, but expected tools are not visible.
- The client platform has limitations in how it surfaces tools to end users.
Async Reporting Confusion
Examples:- Reporting workflows require polling or multiple steps.
- Expecting synchronous output for workflows that are asynchronous underneath.