Protocol Tracker

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool for tracking protocol adherence, logging initialization sequences, and maintaining comprehensive audit trails of Claude's activities.

Purpose

This tool was created to address a fundamental limitation in MCP workflows: the lack of protocol adherence tracking and audit trails. It provides systematic monitoring of whether documented procedures are being followed and maintains detailed logs of all activities.

Features

Core Functionality

• Session Tracking: Detailed logging of every Claude session with unique IDs
• Protocol Compliance Scoring: Calculates adherence to documented procedures (0-100 scale)
• Activity Logging: Records every significant action with context and timestamps
• Violation Detection: Flags when protocols are bypassed or skipped
• Comprehensive Reporting: Detailed session reports with compliance metrics

Available Tools

protocol_start_session

Start tracking a new protocol session

{
  "sessionType": "initialization|work|exploration|debugging",
  "expectedProtocols": ["protocol1", "protocol2"] // optional
}

protocol_log_step

Log completion of a protocol step

{
  "protocolName": "brain_init_sequence",
  "step": "brain_init() executed",
  "status": "completed|skipped|failed" // optional, defaults to completed
}

protocol_log_activity

Log any significant activity or tool usage

{
  "activity": "Description of what was done",
  "tool": "tool_name", // optional
  "context": "Why this was done" // optional
}

protocol_log_violation

Log a protocol violation or compliance issue

{
  "violation": "Description of what went wrong",
  "severity": "low|medium|high|critical",
  "protocolName": "violated_protocol" // optional
}

protocol_check_compliance

Check current protocol compliance status

• Returns compliance score (0-100)
• Shows protocols followed, violations, and activity count
• Provides session duration

protocol_get_session_report

Get comprehensive session activity report

{
  "includeDetails": true|false // optional, includes detailed activity log
}

protocol_suggest_missing

Suggest missing protocol steps based on current activity

{
  "currentContext": "Description of current work context"
}

Compliance Scoring

Score Calculation:

• Base score: (Completed required protocols / Total required protocols) × 70%
• Violation penalty: Up to 30 points deducted based on severity and count
• Final range: 0-100

Score Interpretation:

• 80-100: ✅ Excellent
• 60-79: ⚠️ Good
• 40-59: 🔶 Poor
• 0-39: ❌ Critical

Installation & Setup

1. Install Dependencies

   npm install
   

2. Add to Claude Desktop Config Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "protocol-tracker": {
         "command": "node",
         "args": ["/path/to/mcp-protocol-tracker/src/index.js"],
         "description": "Protocol adherence tracking and audit trail system"
       }
     }
   }
   

3. Restart Claude Desktop

Usage Examples

Starting a Session

protocol_start_session({
  "sessionType": "initialization", 
  "expectedProtocols": ["brain_init_sequence", "architecture_maintenance"]
})

Logging Protocol Steps

protocol_log_step({
  "protocolName": "brain_init_sequence",
  "step": "Read Boot Loader Index - CRITICAL"
})

Checking Compliance

protocol_check_compliance()
// Returns: Compliance Score: 60/100 ⚠️ Good

Integration with Workflow

This tool integrates with Claude's workflow by:

• Gentle Reminders: Added to frequently-used tools like brain_status and check_reminders
• Protocol Enforcement: Can be extended to block actions until prerequisites are met
• Continuous Monitoring: Tracks all activities for post-session analysis

Session Logs

Session logs are stored in ~/mcp/protocol_logs/session_[timestamp].json with:

• Session metadata and timing
• Complete activity log with timestamps
• Protocol compliance tracking
• Violation records with severity levels
• Compliance score history

Development

Project Structure

mcp-protocol-tracker/
├── src/
│   └── index.js          # Main MCP server implementation
├── package.json          # Dependencies and metadata
└── README.md            # This documentation

Known Protocols

The tool currently tracks these built-in protocols:

• brain_init_sequence: Brain initialization steps
• architecture_maintenance: System documentation updates
• session_handover: Clean context transitions

Additional protocols can be added by extending the KNOWN_PROTOCOLS object.

Future Enhancements

• Git repository integration
• Automated testing suite
• Protocol auto-detection and suggestions
• Integration with Master Protocol Index
• Web dashboard for compliance trends
• Export capabilities (JSON, HTML, CSV)
• Pattern recognition for workflow optimization

Created

July 28, 2025 - In response to identified gaps in MCP protocol adherence tracking.

License

MIT