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Troubleshoot MCP tool invocation failures in headless agent integration

Real World Scenario

External mobile app uses Agentforce via MCP; intermittent "tool not found" errors when custom action renamed in Salesforce org.

Expected Answer

• Version MCP tool schema with breaking change detection in CI • Client pin compatible agent API version • Health check endpoint listing available tools before session start • Graceful client fallback when tool missing • Rename actions with deprecation period dual-register old name • Monitor MCP error rates by tool name in observability stack • Document external integration contract like public API

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Direct answer: Version MCP tool schema with breaking change detection in CI Also consider: Client pin compatible agent API version In practice: Health check endpoint listing available tools before session start Optimize for scale and operational observability.

Architect Perspective

Headless agents are API products — tool renames are breaking changes requiring client coordination.