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Why I Smashed 43 Tools in My 111-Star MCP Server—And Lived to Tell

Ever wonder why a solo dev would nuke tool names for 111 GitHub stars? It's a masterclass in shipping breaking changes early—before the mob forms.

Charlotte MCP server changelog showing 43 tool renames and batch form feature

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Break early when small—costs compound slower than users.
  • Batch tools slash token overhead, unlocking agent scale.
  • Lazy init and slow typing fix real-world browser quirks.
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