mcp_ping tool reference for StifLi Flex MCP

Description

checks connectivity with the MCP server. It returns the current GMT time, basic site information, and optional lightweight diagnostics.

What it is for

• Verifying that the MCP client is connected.
• Testing authentication and JSON-RPC routing.
• Diagnosing basic problems before using real tools.

Example use case

connection check before troubleshooting.

Sample prompt

Run an MCP ping with lightweight diagnostics so I can confirm the server is reachable and the REST endpoint is responding.

Sample response

{
  "tool": "mcp_ping",
  "status": "ok",
  "items": []
}