Version - Server Information and Health Check

Returns bab version, runtime, and platform details

The version tool provides basic information about the running bab MCP server. It is the quickest way to verify the server is responding and to check what version is deployed.

Example Prompts 

"Get bab version"

"Is the bab MCP server running?"

"What version of bab am I using?"

How It Works

  1. The tool reads version information from package.json
  2. It collects runtime and platform details from the Bun process
  3. Returns a simple object with all fields — no external calls, no configuration needed

Key Features

  • No parameters required — call with empty input
  • No configuration needed — works immediately, no API keys or setup
  • Quick health check — if it responds, the MCP server is alive
  • Runtime details — confirms the Bun runtime version and OS platform

Tool Parameters

This tool takes no parameters. Call it with an empty input.

Output Information

The tool returns:

  • name — always "bab"
  • version — semantic version from package.json (e.g., "0.1.1")
  • runtime — always "bun"
  • bun_version — the running Bun version
  • os — platform identifier (e.g., "darwin", "linux")

Usage Examples

Quick Health Check:

"Use bab version to confirm the server is running"

Version Verification:

"Check bab version before reporting a bug"

Environment Details:

"Get bab version to include in the support request"

Best Practices

  • Include in bug reports — always provide version output when reporting issues
  • Check after updates — verify the expected version is running after an upgrade
  • Use as a smoke test — if version responds, the MCP server transport is working

When to Use vs Other Tools

  • Use version for: Quick server health check, version verification, runtime details
  • Use list_models for: Available models, provider configuration, and plugin discovery
  • Use other tools for: Actual development, analysis, and debugging work