Agent Never Give Up
Give your coding agent structured “unstick” thinking tools when loops, vague errors, or dead ends slow shipping.
Overview
io.github.askman-dev/agent-never-give-up is a MCP server for the Ship phase that offers structured thinking tools to help coding agents get unstuck during review and fix cycles.
What is this MCP server?
- npm package `agent-never-give-up-mcp` (0.1.0) with stdio transport
- Described as an escape guide with structured thinking tools for stuck coding agents
- Published on the MCP registry schema (2025-10-17) from askman-dev GitHub
- Lightweight add-on for Claude Code–class hosts when default retry loops fail
- Complements debugging skills by offering MCP-invokable unstick routines
- Version 0.1.0 (npm identifier: agent-never-give-up-mcp)
- Registry schema dated 2025-10-17
What problem does it solve?
Your agent keeps repeating the same broken fix and you lose hours before you notice it is stuck.
Who is it for?
Solo builders using Claude Code or Cursor who hit agent retry loops on bugs, refactors, or flaky tests near release.
Skip if: Teams that need deep runtime debuggers, profilers, or production incident runbooks without any agent in the loop.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After registering the MCP server, your agent can invoke structured unstick tools to reset strategy and move toward a shippable fix.
- Registered unstick MCP server beside your main coding tools
- Callable structured thinking routines when agents stall
- Clearer handoff from stuck exploration back to reviewable patches
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Journey fit
Ship is canonical because the server targets moments you are validating fixes and reviewing progress right before merge or release. Review fits deliberate reflection on failed attempts—structured escape hatches rather than more blind code churn.
How it compares
Agent-focused unstick MCP utility, not a test runner, linter, or full debugging methodology skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is io.github.askman-dev/agent-never-give-up for?
Indie developers and agent-heavy workflows where the coding assistant loops on errors and needs structured de-escalation tools.
When should I use io.github.askman-dev/agent-never-give-up?
Use it during Ship review when attempts are repeating, progress has stalled, and you want MCP-backed thinking structure before merging.
How do I add io.github.askman-dev/agent-never-give-up to my agent?
Install the npm package `agent-never-give-up-mcp`, register it as a stdio MCP server in Claude Code or your host config, restart, and call its tools when sessions stall.