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* Migration from docker to standalone server
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* Migration from docker / redis to standalone script
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- Install requirements-dev.txt for pytest and testing dependencies
- Remove Docker setup from simulation tests (now standalone)
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* Remove simulation tests from GitHub Actions

- Removed simulation-tests job that makes real API calls
- Keep only unit tests (mocked, no API costs) and linting
- Simulation tests should be run manually with real API keys
- Reduces CI costs and complexity

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# Troubleshooting Guide
## Quick Debugging Steps
If you're experiencing issues with the Zen MCP Server, follow these steps:
### 1. Check MCP Connection
Open Claude Desktop and type `/mcp` to see if zen is connected:
- ✅ If zen appears in the list, the connection is working
- ❌ If not listed or shows an error, continue to step 2
### 2. Launch Claude with Debug Mode
Close Claude Desktop and restart with debug logging:
```bash
# macOS/Linux
claude --debug
# Windows (in WSL2)
claude.exe --debug
```
Look for error messages in the console output, especially:
- API key errors
- Python/environment issues
- File permission errors
### 3. Verify API Keys
Check that your API keys are properly set:
```bash
# Check your .env file
cat .env
# Ensure at least one key is set:
# GEMINI_API_KEY=your-key-here
# OPENAI_API_KEY=your-key-here
```
If you need to update your API keys, edit the `.env` file and then restart Claude for changes to take effect.
### 4. Check Server Logs
View the server logs for detailed error information:
```bash
# View recent logs
tail -n 100 logs/mcp_server.log
# Follow logs in real-time
tail -f logs/mcp_server.log
# Or use the -f flag when starting to automatically follow logs
./run-server.sh -f
# Search for errors
grep "ERROR" logs/mcp_server.log
```
See [Logging Documentation](logging.md) for more details on accessing logs.
### 5. Common Issues
**"Connection failed" in Claude Desktop**
- Ensure the server path is correct in your Claude config
- Run `./run-server.sh` to verify setup and see configuration
- Check that Python is installed: `python3 --version`
**"API key environment variable is required"**
- Add your API key to the `.env` file
- Restart Claude Desktop after updating `.env`
**File path errors**
- Always use absolute paths: `/Users/you/project/file.py`
- Never use relative paths: `./file.py`
**Python module not found**
- Run `./run-server.sh` to reinstall dependencies
- Check virtual environment is activated: should see `.zen_venv` in the Python path
### 6. Environment Issues
**Virtual Environment Problems**
```bash
# Reset environment completely
rm -rf .zen_venv
./run-server.sh
```
**Permission Issues**
```bash
# Ensure script is executable
chmod +x run-server.sh
```
### 7. Still Having Issues?
If the problem persists after trying these steps:
1. **Reproduce the issue** - Note the exact steps that cause the problem
2. **Collect logs** - Save relevant error messages from Claude debug mode and server logs
3. **Open a GitHub issue** with:
- Your operating system
- Python version: `python3 --version`
- Error messages from logs
- Steps to reproduce
- What you've already tried
## Windows Users
**Important**: Windows users must use WSL2. Install it with:
```powershell
wsl --install -d Ubuntu
```
Then follow the standard setup inside WSL2.