Why seven tools is the right number
Every MCP tool you register costs tokens. We measured the math, built the fix, and watched models get better at tool selection when given less to choose from.
Project updates, technical deep dives, and things we learned building mcp-flowgate.
Every MCP tool you register costs tokens. We measured the math, built the fix, and watched models get better at tool selection when given less to choose from.
Not every step in a pipeline needs judgment. We built a chaining mechanism that auto-executes computable steps and hands back control at decision points.