diff --git a/.changeset/dirty-webs-jam.md b/.changeset/dirty-webs-jam.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..575019d0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.changeset/dirty-webs-jam.md
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+"task-master-ai": patch
+---
+
+Fix MCP tool calls logging errors
diff --git a/.changeset/odd-banks-fly.md b/.changeset/odd-banks-fly.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..68e8d2b1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.changeset/odd-banks-fly.md
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+"task-master-ai": patch
+---
+
+Fix bug in expand_all mcp tool
diff --git a/.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc b/.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc
index 3446e673..b9e7ecaf 100644
--- a/.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc
+++ b/.cursor/rules/taskmaster.mdc
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ This document provides a detailed reference for interacting with Taskmaster, cov
 *   **Description:** `Parse a Product Requirements Document, PRD, or text file with Taskmaster to automatically generate an initial set of tasks in tasks.json.`
 *   **Key Parameters/Options:**
     *   `input`: `Path to your PRD or requirements text file that Taskmaster should parse for tasks.` (CLI: `[file]` positional or `-i, --input <file>`)
-    *   `output`: `Specify where Taskmaster should save the generated 'tasks.json' file. Defaults to 'tasks/tasks.json'.` (CLI: `-o, --output <file>`)
+    *   `output`: `Specify where Taskmaster should save the generated 'tasks.json' file. Defaults to '.taskmaster/tasks/tasks.json'.` (CLI: `-o, --output <file>`)
     *   `numTasks`: `Approximate number of top-level tasks Taskmaster should aim to generate from the document.` (CLI: `-n, --num-tasks <number>`)
     *   `force`: `Use this to allow Taskmaster to overwrite an existing 'tasks.json' without asking for confirmation.` (CLI: `-f, --force`)
 *   **Usage:** Useful for bootstrapping a project from an existing requirements document.
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/complexity-report.js b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/complexity-report.js
index 5b34f678..2edfc7fa 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/complexity-report.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/complexity-report.js
@@ -28,8 +28,7 @@ export async function complexityReportDirect(args, log) {
 			log.error('complexityReportDirect called without reportPath');
 			return {
 				success: false,
-				error: { code: 'MISSING_ARGUMENT', message: 'reportPath is required' },
-				fromCache: false
+				error: { code: 'MISSING_ARGUMENT', message: 'reportPath is required' }
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -111,8 +110,7 @@ export async function complexityReportDirect(args, log) {
 			error: {
 				code: 'UNEXPECTED_ERROR',
 				message: error.message
-			},
-			fromCache: false
+			}
 		};
 	}
 }
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/expand-all-tasks.js b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/expand-all-tasks.js
index 6f9dc3cb..4d1a8a74 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/expand-all-tasks.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/expand-all-tasks.js
@@ -60,7 +60,8 @@ export async function expandAllTasksDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 			useResearch,
 			additionalContext,
 			forceFlag,
-			{ session, mcpLog, projectRoot }
+			{ session, mcpLog, projectRoot },
+			'json'
 		);
 
 		// Core function now returns a summary object including the *aggregated* telemetryData
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/expand-task.js b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/expand-task.js
index 1ba53337..6c98dd91 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/expand-task.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/expand-task.js
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ import { createLogWrapper } from '../../tools/utils.js';
  * @param {Object} log - Logger object
  * @param {Object} context - Context object containing session
  * @param {Object} [context.session] - MCP Session object
- * @returns {Promise<Object>} - Task expansion result { success: boolean, data?: any, error?: { code: string, message: string }, fromCache: boolean }
+ * @returns {Promise<Object>} - Task expansion result { success: boolean, data?: any, error?: { code: string, message: string } }
  */
 export async function expandTaskDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 	const { session } = context; // Extract session
@@ -54,8 +54,7 @@ export async function expandTaskDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 			error: {
 				code: 'MISSING_ARGUMENT',
 				message: 'tasksJsonPath is required'
-			},
-			fromCache: false
+			}
 		};
 	}
 
@@ -73,8 +72,7 @@ export async function expandTaskDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 			error: {
 				code: 'INPUT_VALIDATION_ERROR',
 				message: 'Task ID is required'
-			},
-			fromCache: false
+			}
 		};
 	}
 
@@ -105,8 +103,7 @@ export async function expandTaskDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 				error: {
 					code: 'INVALID_TASKS_FILE',
 					message: `No valid tasks found in ${tasksPath}. readJSON returned: ${JSON.stringify(data)}`
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -121,8 +118,7 @@ export async function expandTaskDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 				error: {
 					code: 'TASK_NOT_FOUND',
 					message: `Task with ID ${taskId} not found`
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -133,8 +129,7 @@ export async function expandTaskDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 				error: {
 					code: 'TASK_COMPLETED',
 					message: `Task ${taskId} is already marked as ${task.status} and cannot be expanded`
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -151,8 +146,7 @@ export async function expandTaskDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 					task,
 					subtasksAdded: 0,
 					hasExistingSubtasks
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -232,8 +226,7 @@ export async function expandTaskDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 					subtasksAdded,
 					hasExistingSubtasks,
 					telemetryData: coreResult.telemetryData
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		} catch (error) {
 			// Make sure to restore normal logging even if there's an error
@@ -245,8 +238,7 @@ export async function expandTaskDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 				error: {
 					code: 'CORE_FUNCTION_ERROR',
 					message: error.message || 'Failed to expand task'
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		}
 	} catch (error) {
@@ -256,8 +248,7 @@ export async function expandTaskDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 			error: {
 				code: 'CORE_FUNCTION_ERROR',
 				message: error.message || 'Failed to expand task'
-			},
-			fromCache: false
+			}
 		};
 	}
 }
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/generate-task-files.js b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/generate-task-files.js
index 8a88e0da..e9b61dcc 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/generate-task-files.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/generate-task-files.js
@@ -28,8 +28,7 @@ export async function generateTaskFilesDirect(args, log) {
 			log.error(errorMessage);
 			return {
 				success: false,
-				error: { code: 'MISSING_ARGUMENT', message: errorMessage },
-				fromCache: false
+				error: { code: 'MISSING_ARGUMENT', message: errorMessage }
 			};
 		}
 		if (!outputDir) {
@@ -37,8 +36,7 @@ export async function generateTaskFilesDirect(args, log) {
 			log.error(errorMessage);
 			return {
 				success: false,
-				error: { code: 'MISSING_ARGUMENT', message: errorMessage },
-				fromCache: false
+				error: { code: 'MISSING_ARGUMENT', message: errorMessage }
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -65,8 +63,7 @@ export async function generateTaskFilesDirect(args, log) {
 			log.error(`Error in generateTaskFiles: ${genError.message}`);
 			return {
 				success: false,
-				error: { code: 'GENERATE_FILES_ERROR', message: genError.message },
-				fromCache: false
+				error: { code: 'GENERATE_FILES_ERROR', message: genError.message }
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -79,8 +76,7 @@ export async function generateTaskFilesDirect(args, log) {
 				outputDir: resolvedOutputDir,
 				taskFiles:
 					'Individual task files have been generated in the output directory'
-			},
-			fromCache: false // This operation always modifies state and should never be cached
+			}
 		};
 	} catch (error) {
 		// Make sure to restore normal logging if an outer error occurs
@@ -92,8 +88,7 @@ export async function generateTaskFilesDirect(args, log) {
 			error: {
 				code: 'GENERATE_TASKS_ERROR',
 				message: error.message || 'Unknown error generating task files'
-			},
-			fromCache: false
+			}
 		};
 	}
 }
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/initialize-project.js b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/initialize-project.js
index a382837c..bb736d75 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/initialize-project.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/initialize-project.js
@@ -41,8 +41,7 @@ export async function initializeProjectDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 				code: 'INVALID_TARGET_DIRECTORY',
 				message: `Cannot initialize project: Invalid target directory '${targetDirectory}' received. Please ensure a valid workspace/folder is open or specified.`,
 				details: `Received args.projectRoot: ${args.projectRoot}` // Show what was received
-			},
-			fromCache: false
+			}
 		};
 	}
 
@@ -97,8 +96,8 @@ export async function initializeProjectDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 	}
 
 	if (success) {
-		return { success: true, data: resultData, fromCache: false };
+		return { success: true, data: resultData };
 	} else {
-		return { success: false, error: errorResult, fromCache: false };
+		return { success: false, error: errorResult };
 	}
 }
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/list-tasks.js b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/list-tasks.js
index 49aa42bf..2a0133a3 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/list-tasks.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/list-tasks.js
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ import {
  *
  * @param {Object} args - Command arguments (now expecting tasksJsonPath explicitly).
  * @param {Object} log - Logger object.
- * @returns {Promise<Object>} - Task list result { success: boolean, data?: any, error?: { code: string, message: string }, fromCache: boolean }.
+ * @returns {Promise<Object>} - Task list result { success: boolean, data?: any, error?: { code: string, message: string } }.
  */
 export async function listTasksDirect(args, log) {
 	// Destructure the explicit tasksJsonPath from args
@@ -27,8 +27,7 @@ export async function listTasksDirect(args, log) {
 			error: {
 				code: 'MISSING_ARGUMENT',
 				message: 'tasksJsonPath is required'
-			},
-			fromCache: false
+			}
 		};
 	}
 
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/next-task.js b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/next-task.js
index 3bc80d48..bb1f0e33 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/next-task.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/next-task.js
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ import {
  * @param {Object} args - Command arguments
  * @param {string} args.tasksJsonPath - Explicit path to the tasks.json file.
  * @param {Object} log - Logger object
- * @returns {Promise<Object>} - Next task result { success: boolean, data?: any, error?: { code: string, message: string }, fromCache: boolean }
+ * @returns {Promise<Object>} - Next task result { success: boolean, data?: any, error?: { code: string, message: string } }
  */
 export async function nextTaskDirect(args, log) {
 	// Destructure expected args
@@ -32,8 +32,7 @@ export async function nextTaskDirect(args, log) {
 			error: {
 				code: 'MISSING_ARGUMENT',
 				message: 'tasksJsonPath is required'
-			},
-			fromCache: false
+			}
 		};
 	}
 
@@ -121,7 +120,7 @@ export async function nextTaskDirect(args, log) {
 	// Use the caching utility
 	try {
 		const result = await coreNextTaskAction();
-		log.info(`nextTaskDirect completed.`);
+		log.info('nextTaskDirect completed.');
 		return result;
 	} catch (error) {
 		log.error(`Unexpected error during nextTask: ${error.message}`);
@@ -130,8 +129,7 @@ export async function nextTaskDirect(args, log) {
 			error: {
 				code: 'UNEXPECTED_ERROR',
 				message: error.message
-			},
-			fromCache: false
+			}
 		};
 	}
 }
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/parse-prd.js b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/parse-prd.js
index 7ae84722..ffe74cd2 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/parse-prd.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/parse-prd.js
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ export async function parsePRDDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 		? path.isAbsolute(outputArg)
 			? outputArg
 			: path.resolve(projectRoot, outputArg)
-		: resolveProjectPath(TASKMASTER_TASKS_FILE, session) ||
+		: resolveProjectPath(TASKMASTER_TASKS_FILE, args) ||
 			path.resolve(projectRoot, TASKMASTER_TASKS_FILE);
 
 	// Check if input file exists
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/remove-task.js b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/remove-task.js
index 2fb17099..26684817 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/remove-task.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/remove-task.js
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ import {
  * @param {string} args.tasksJsonPath - Explicit path to the tasks.json file.
  * @param {string} args.id - The ID(s) of the task(s) or subtask(s) to remove (comma-separated for multiple).
  * @param {Object} log - Logger object
- * @returns {Promise<Object>} - Remove task result { success: boolean, data?: any, error?: { code: string, message: string }, fromCache: false }
+ * @returns {Promise<Object>} - Remove task result { success: boolean, data?: any, error?: { code: string, message: string } }
  */
 export async function removeTaskDirect(args, log) {
 	// Destructure expected args
@@ -35,8 +35,7 @@ export async function removeTaskDirect(args, log) {
 				error: {
 					code: 'MISSING_ARGUMENT',
 					message: 'tasksJsonPath is required'
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -48,8 +47,7 @@ export async function removeTaskDirect(args, log) {
 				error: {
 					code: 'INPUT_VALIDATION_ERROR',
 					message: 'Task ID is required'
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -68,8 +66,7 @@ export async function removeTaskDirect(args, log) {
 				error: {
 					code: 'INVALID_TASKS_FILE',
 					message: `No valid tasks found in ${tasksJsonPath}`
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -83,8 +80,7 @@ export async function removeTaskDirect(args, log) {
 				error: {
 					code: 'INVALID_TASK_ID',
 					message: `The following tasks were not found: ${invalidTasks.join(', ')}`
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -133,8 +129,7 @@ export async function removeTaskDirect(args, log) {
 					details: failedRemovals
 						.map((r) => `${r.taskId}: ${r.error}`)
 						.join('; ')
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -147,8 +142,7 @@ export async function removeTaskDirect(args, log) {
 				failed: failedRemovals.length,
 				results: results,
 				tasksPath: tasksJsonPath
-			},
-			fromCache: false
+			}
 		};
 	} catch (error) {
 		// Ensure silent mode is disabled even if an outer error occurs
@@ -161,8 +155,7 @@ export async function removeTaskDirect(args, log) {
 			error: {
 				code: 'UNEXPECTED_ERROR',
 				message: error.message
-			},
-			fromCache: false
+			}
 		};
 	}
 }
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/set-task-status.js b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/set-task-status.js
index 9711b771..ae9dddf9 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/set-task-status.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/set-task-status.js
@@ -29,8 +29,7 @@ export async function setTaskStatusDirect(args, log) {
 			log.error(errorMessage);
 			return {
 				success: false,
-				error: { code: 'MISSING_ARGUMENT', message: errorMessage },
-				fromCache: false
+				error: { code: 'MISSING_ARGUMENT', message: errorMessage }
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -41,8 +40,7 @@ export async function setTaskStatusDirect(args, log) {
 			log.error(errorMessage);
 			return {
 				success: false,
-				error: { code: 'MISSING_TASK_ID', message: errorMessage },
-				fromCache: false
+				error: { code: 'MISSING_TASK_ID', message: errorMessage }
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -52,8 +50,7 @@ export async function setTaskStatusDirect(args, log) {
 			log.error(errorMessage);
 			return {
 				success: false,
-				error: { code: 'MISSING_STATUS', message: errorMessage },
-				fromCache: false
+				error: { code: 'MISSING_STATUS', message: errorMessage }
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -82,8 +79,7 @@ export async function setTaskStatusDirect(args, log) {
 					taskId,
 					status: newStatus,
 					tasksPath: tasksPath // Return the path used
-				},
-				fromCache: false // This operation always modifies state and should never be cached
+				}
 			};
 
 			// If the task was completed, attempt to fetch the next task
@@ -126,8 +122,7 @@ export async function setTaskStatusDirect(args, log) {
 				error: {
 					code: 'SET_STATUS_ERROR',
 					message: error.message || 'Unknown error setting task status'
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		} finally {
 			// ALWAYS restore normal logging in finally block
@@ -145,8 +140,7 @@ export async function setTaskStatusDirect(args, log) {
 			error: {
 				code: 'SET_STATUS_ERROR',
 				message: error.message || 'Unknown error setting task status'
-			},
-			fromCache: false
+			}
 		};
 	}
 }
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/update-subtask-by-id.js b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/update-subtask-by-id.js
index f2c433cf..0df637d9 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/update-subtask-by-id.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/update-subtask-by-id.js
@@ -42,8 +42,7 @@ export async function updateSubtaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 			logWrapper.error(errorMessage);
 			return {
 				success: false,
-				error: { code: 'MISSING_ARGUMENT', message: errorMessage },
-				fromCache: false
+				error: { code: 'MISSING_ARGUMENT', message: errorMessage }
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -54,8 +53,7 @@ export async function updateSubtaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 			logWrapper.error(errorMessage);
 			return {
 				success: false,
-				error: { code: 'INVALID_SUBTASK_ID', message: errorMessage },
-				fromCache: false
+				error: { code: 'INVALID_SUBTASK_ID', message: errorMessage }
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -65,8 +63,7 @@ export async function updateSubtaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 			logWrapper.error(errorMessage);
 			return {
 				success: false,
-				error: { code: 'MISSING_PROMPT', message: errorMessage },
-				fromCache: false
+				error: { code: 'MISSING_PROMPT', message: errorMessage }
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -77,8 +74,7 @@ export async function updateSubtaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 			log.error(errorMessage);
 			return {
 				success: false,
-				error: { code: 'INVALID_SUBTASK_ID_TYPE', message: errorMessage },
-				fromCache: false
+				error: { code: 'INVALID_SUBTASK_ID_TYPE', message: errorMessage }
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -88,8 +84,7 @@ export async function updateSubtaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 			log.error(errorMessage);
 			return {
 				success: false,
-				error: { code: 'INVALID_SUBTASK_ID_FORMAT', message: errorMessage },
-				fromCache: false
+				error: { code: 'INVALID_SUBTASK_ID_FORMAT', message: errorMessage }
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -128,8 +123,7 @@ export async function updateSubtaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 				logWrapper.error(message);
 				return {
 					success: false,
-					error: { code: 'SUBTASK_NOT_FOUND', message: message },
-					fromCache: false
+					error: { code: 'SUBTASK_NOT_FOUND', message: message }
 				};
 			}
 
@@ -146,8 +140,7 @@ export async function updateSubtaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 					tasksPath,
 					useResearch,
 					telemetryData: coreResult.telemetryData
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		} catch (error) {
 			logWrapper.error(`Error updating subtask by ID: ${error.message}`);
@@ -156,8 +149,7 @@ export async function updateSubtaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 				error: {
 					code: 'UPDATE_SUBTASK_CORE_ERROR',
 					message: error.message || 'Unknown error updating subtask'
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		} finally {
 			if (!wasSilent && isSilentMode()) {
@@ -174,8 +166,7 @@ export async function updateSubtaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 			error: {
 				code: 'DIRECT_FUNCTION_SETUP_ERROR',
 				message: error.message || 'Unknown setup error'
-			},
-			fromCache: false
+			}
 		};
 	}
 }
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/update-task-by-id.js b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/update-task-by-id.js
index 459ff0bc..1d3d8753 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/update-task-by-id.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/core/direct-functions/update-task-by-id.js
@@ -42,8 +42,7 @@ export async function updateTaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 			logWrapper.error(errorMessage);
 			return {
 				success: false,
-				error: { code: 'MISSING_ARGUMENT', message: errorMessage },
-				fromCache: false
+				error: { code: 'MISSING_ARGUMENT', message: errorMessage }
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -54,8 +53,7 @@ export async function updateTaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 			logWrapper.error(errorMessage);
 			return {
 				success: false,
-				error: { code: 'MISSING_TASK_ID', message: errorMessage },
-				fromCache: false
+				error: { code: 'MISSING_TASK_ID', message: errorMessage }
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -65,8 +63,7 @@ export async function updateTaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 			logWrapper.error(errorMessage);
 			return {
 				success: false,
-				error: { code: 'MISSING_PROMPT', message: errorMessage },
-				fromCache: false
+				error: { code: 'MISSING_PROMPT', message: errorMessage }
 			};
 		}
 
@@ -84,8 +81,7 @@ export async function updateTaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 					logWrapper.error(errorMessage);
 					return {
 						success: false,
-						error: { code: 'INVALID_TASK_ID', message: errorMessage },
-						fromCache: false
+						error: { code: 'INVALID_TASK_ID', message: errorMessage }
 					};
 				}
 			}
@@ -137,8 +133,7 @@ export async function updateTaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 						taskId: taskId,
 						updated: false,
 						telemetryData: coreResult?.telemetryData
-					},
-					fromCache: false
+					}
 				};
 			}
 
@@ -155,8 +150,7 @@ export async function updateTaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 					updated: true,
 					updatedTask: coreResult.updatedTask,
 					telemetryData: coreResult.telemetryData
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		} catch (error) {
 			logWrapper.error(`Error updating task by ID: ${error.message}`);
@@ -165,8 +159,7 @@ export async function updateTaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 				error: {
 					code: 'UPDATE_TASK_CORE_ERROR',
 					message: error.message || 'Unknown error updating task'
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		} finally {
 			if (!wasSilent && isSilentMode()) {
@@ -181,8 +174,7 @@ export async function updateTaskByIdDirect(args, log, context = {}) {
 			error: {
 				code: 'DIRECT_FUNCTION_SETUP_ERROR',
 				message: error.message || 'Unknown setup error'
-			},
-			fromCache: false
+			}
 		};
 	}
 }
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/core/utils/path-utils.js b/mcp-server/src/core/utils/path-utils.js
index 8126276f..5971a5df 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/core/utils/path-utils.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/core/utils/path-utils.js
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 import path from 'path';
-import fs from 'fs';
 import {
 	findTasksPath as coreFindTasksPath,
 	findPRDPath as coreFindPrdPath,
@@ -13,22 +12,22 @@ import { PROJECT_MARKERS } from '../../../../src/constants/paths.js';
  * This module handles session-specific path resolution for the MCP server
  */
 
+/**
+ * Silent logger for MCP context to prevent console output
+ */
+const silentLogger = {
+	info: () => {},
+	warn: () => {},
+	error: () => {},
+	debug: () => {},
+	success: () => {}
+};
+
 /**
  * Cache for last found project root to improve performance
  */
 export const lastFoundProjectRoot = null;
 
-/**
- * Find tasks.json file with MCP support
- * @param {string} [explicitPath] - Explicit path to tasks.json (highest priority)
- * @param {Object} [args] - Arguments object for context
- * @param {Object} [log] - Logger object to prevent console logging
- * @returns {string|null} - Resolved path to tasks.json or null if not found
- */
-export function findTasksPathCore(explicitPath, args = null, log = null) {
-	return coreFindTasksPath(explicitPath, args, log);
-}
-
 /**
  * Find PRD file with MCP support
  * @param {string} [explicitPath] - Explicit path to PRD file (highest priority)
@@ -36,25 +35,10 @@ export function findTasksPathCore(explicitPath, args = null, log = null) {
  * @param {Object} [log] - Logger object to prevent console logging
  * @returns {string|null} - Resolved path to PRD file or null if not found
  */
-export function findPrdPath(explicitPath, args = null, log = null) {
+export function findPrdPath(explicitPath, args = null, log = silentLogger) {
 	return coreFindPrdPath(explicitPath, args, log);
 }
 
-/**
- * Find complexity report file with MCP support
- * @param {string} [explicitPath] - Explicit path to complexity report (highest priority)
- * @param {Object} [args] - Arguments object for context
- * @param {Object} [log] - Logger object to prevent console logging
- * @returns {string|null} - Resolved path to complexity report or null if not found
- */
-export function findComplexityReportPathCore(
-	explicitPath,
-	args = null,
-	log = null
-) {
-	return coreFindComplexityReportPath(explicitPath, args, log);
-}
-
 /**
  * Resolve tasks.json path from arguments
  * Prioritizes explicit path parameter, then uses fallback logic
@@ -62,7 +46,7 @@ export function findComplexityReportPathCore(
  * @param {Object} [log] - Logger object to prevent console logging
  * @returns {string|null} - Resolved path to tasks.json or null if not found
  */
-export function resolveTasksPath(args, log = null) {
+export function resolveTasksPath(args, log = silentLogger) {
 	// Get explicit path from args.file if provided
 	const explicitPath = args?.file;
 	const projectRoot = args?.projectRoot;
@@ -92,7 +76,7 @@ export function resolveTasksPath(args, log = null) {
  * @param {Object} [log] - Logger object to prevent console logging
  * @returns {string|null} - Resolved path to PRD file or null if not found
  */
-export function resolvePrdPath(args, log = null) {
+export function resolvePrdPath(args, log = silentLogger) {
 	// Get explicit path from args.input if provided
 	const explicitPath = args?.input;
 	const projectRoot = args?.projectRoot;
@@ -122,7 +106,7 @@ export function resolvePrdPath(args, log = null) {
  * @param {Object} [log] - Logger object to prevent console logging
  * @returns {string|null} - Resolved path to complexity report or null if not found
  */
-export function resolveComplexityReportPath(args, log = null) {
+export function resolveComplexityReportPath(args, log = silentLogger) {
 	// Get explicit path from args.complexityReport if provided
 	const explicitPath = args?.complexityReport;
 	const projectRoot = args?.projectRoot;
@@ -184,7 +168,7 @@ export function findProjectRoot(startDir) {
  * @param {Object} [log] - Log function to prevent console logging
  * @returns {string|null} - Resolved path to tasks.json or null if not found
  */
-export function findTasksPath(args, log = null) {
+export function findTasksPath(args, log = silentLogger) {
 	return resolveTasksPath(args, log);
 }
 
@@ -194,7 +178,7 @@ export function findTasksPath(args, log = null) {
  * @param {Object} [log] - Log function to prevent console logging
  * @returns {string|null} - Resolved path to complexity report or null if not found
  */
-export function findComplexityReportPath(args, log = null) {
+export function findComplexityReportPath(args, log = silentLogger) {
 	return resolveComplexityReportPath(args, log);
 }
 
@@ -205,7 +189,7 @@ export function findComplexityReportPath(args, log = null) {
  * @param {Object} [log] - Logger object to prevent console logging
  * @returns {string|null} - Resolved path to PRD file or null if not found
  */
-export function findPRDPath(explicitPath, args = null, log = null) {
+export function findPRDPath(explicitPath, args = null, log = silentLogger) {
 	return findPrdPath(explicitPath, args, log);
 }
 
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/tools/complexity-report.js b/mcp-server/src/tools/complexity-report.js
index 1e51e7ca..dbc03a86 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/tools/complexity-report.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/tools/complexity-report.js
@@ -51,9 +51,7 @@ export function registerComplexityReportTool(server) {
 				);
 
 				if (result.success) {
-					log.info(
-						`Successfully retrieved complexity report${result.fromCache ? ' (from cache)' : ''}`
-					);
+					log.info('Successfully retrieved complexity report');
 				} else {
 					log.error(
 						`Failed to retrieve complexity report: ${result.error.message}`
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/tools/get-task.js b/mcp-server/src/tools/get-task.js
index 727263b1..6484990b 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/tools/get-task.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/tools/get-task.js
@@ -121,9 +121,7 @@ export function registerShowTaskTool(server) {
 				);
 
 				if (result.success) {
-					log.info(
-						`Successfully retrieved task details for ID: ${args.id}${result.fromCache ? ' (from cache)' : ''}`
-					);
+					log.info(`Successfully retrieved task details for ID: ${args.id}`);
 				} else {
 					log.error(`Failed to get task: ${result.error.message}`);
 				}
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/tools/get-tasks.js b/mcp-server/src/tools/get-tasks.js
index bc2fe784..b8618268 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/tools/get-tasks.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/tools/get-tasks.js
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ export function registerListTasksTool(server) {
 				// Resolve the path to tasks.json using new path utilities
 				let tasksJsonPath;
 				try {
-					tasksJsonPath = resolveTasksPath(args, session);
+					tasksJsonPath = resolveTasksPath(args, log);
 				} catch (error) {
 					log.error(`Error finding tasks.json: ${error.message}`);
 					return createErrorResponse(
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ export function registerListTasksTool(server) {
 				);
 
 				log.info(
-					`Retrieved ${result.success ? result.data?.tasks?.length || 0 : 0} tasks${result.fromCache ? ' (from cache)' : ''}`
+					`Retrieved ${result.success ? result.data?.tasks?.length || 0 : 0} tasks`
 				);
 				return handleApiResult(result, log, 'Error getting tasks');
 			} catch (error) {
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/tools/move-task.js b/mcp-server/src/tools/move-task.js
index f7b6b4d4..98c9a864 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/tools/move-task.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/tools/move-task.js
@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ export function registerMoveTaskTool(server) {
 			file: z.string().optional().describe('Custom path to tasks.json file'),
 			projectRoot: z
 				.string()
-				.optional()
 				.describe(
 					'Root directory of the project (typically derived from session)'
 				)
@@ -86,7 +85,41 @@ export function registerMoveTaskTool(server) {
 							{ session }
 						);
 
-				return handleApiResult(result, log);
+						if (!result.success) {
+							log.error(
+								`Failed to move ${fromId} to ${toId}: ${result.error.message}`
+							);
+						} else {
+							results.push(result.data);
+						}
+					}
+
+					return handleApiResult(
+						{
+							success: true,
+							data: {
+								moves: results,
+								message: `Successfully moved ${results.length} tasks`
+							}
+						},
+						log
+					);
+				} else {
+					// Moving a single task
+					return handleApiResult(
+						await moveTaskDirect(
+							{
+								sourceId: args.from,
+								destinationId: args.to,
+								tasksJsonPath,
+								projectRoot: args.projectRoot
+							},
+							log,
+							{ session }
+						),
+						log
+					);
+				}
 			} catch (error) {
 				return createErrorResponse(
 					`Failed to move task: ${error.message}`,
diff --git a/mcp-server/src/tools/utils.js b/mcp-server/src/tools/utils.js
index b0cb9abf..b8e00914 100644
--- a/mcp-server/src/tools/utils.js
+++ b/mcp-server/src/tools/utils.js
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ import { spawnSync } from 'child_process';
 import path from 'path';
 import fs from 'fs';
 import { contextManager } from '../core/context-manager.js'; // Import the singleton
+import { fileURLToPath } from 'url';
 
 // Import path utilities to ensure consistent path resolution
 import {
@@ -14,6 +15,50 @@ import {
 	PROJECT_MARKERS
 } from '../core/utils/path-utils.js';
 
+const __filename = fileURLToPath(import.meta.url);
+
+// Cache for version info to avoid repeated file reads
+let cachedVersionInfo = null;
+
+/**
+ * Get version information from package.json
+ * @returns {Object} Version information
+ */
+function getVersionInfo() {
+	// Return cached version if available
+	if (cachedVersionInfo) {
+		return cachedVersionInfo;
+	}
+
+	try {
+		// Navigate to the project root from the tools directory
+		const packageJsonPath = path.join(
+			path.dirname(__filename),
+			'../../../package.json'
+		);
+		if (fs.existsSync(packageJsonPath)) {
+			const packageJson = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync(packageJsonPath, 'utf-8'));
+			cachedVersionInfo = {
+				version: packageJson.version,
+				name: packageJson.name
+			};
+			return cachedVersionInfo;
+		}
+		cachedVersionInfo = {
+			version: 'unknown',
+			name: 'task-master-ai'
+		};
+		return cachedVersionInfo;
+	} catch (error) {
+		// Fallback version info if package.json can't be read
+		cachedVersionInfo = {
+			version: 'unknown',
+			name: 'task-master-ai'
+		};
+		return cachedVersionInfo;
+	}
+}
+
 /**
  * Get normalized project root path
  * @param {string|undefined} projectRootRaw - Raw project root from arguments
@@ -199,17 +244,19 @@ function getProjectRootFromSession(session, log) {
  * @param {Function} processFunction - Optional function to process successful result data
  * @returns {Object} - Standardized MCP response object
  */
-function handleApiResult(
+async function handleApiResult(
 	result,
 	log,
 	errorPrefix = 'API error',
 	processFunction = processMCPResponseData
 ) {
+	// Get version info for every response
+	const versionInfo = getVersionInfo();
+
 	if (!result.success) {
 		const errorMsg = result.error?.message || `Unknown ${errorPrefix}`;
-		// Include cache status in error logs
-		log.error(`${errorPrefix}: ${errorMsg}. From cache: ${result.fromCache}`); // Keep logging cache status on error
-		return createErrorResponse(errorMsg);
+		log.error(`${errorPrefix}: ${errorMsg}`);
+		return createErrorResponse(errorMsg, versionInfo);
 	}
 
 	// Process the result data if needed
@@ -217,16 +264,14 @@ function handleApiResult(
 		? processFunction(result.data)
 		: result.data;
 
-	// Log success including cache status
-	log.info(`Successfully completed operation. From cache: ${result.fromCache}`); // Add success log with cache status
+	log.info('Successfully completed operation');
 
-	// Create the response payload including the fromCache flag
+	// Create the response payload including version info
 	const responsePayload = {
-		fromCache: result.fromCache, // Get the flag from the original 'result'
-		data: processedData // Nest the processed data under a 'data' key
+		data: processedData,
+		version: versionInfo
 	};
 
-	// Pass this combined payload to createContentResponse
 	return createContentResponse(responsePayload);
 }
 
@@ -320,8 +365,8 @@ function executeTaskMasterCommand(
  * @param {Function} options.actionFn - The async function to execute if the cache misses.
  *                                      Should return an object like { success: boolean, data?: any, error?: { code: string, message: string } }.
  * @param {Object} options.log - The logger instance.
- * @returns {Promise<Object>} - An object containing the result, indicating if it was from cache.
- *                              Format: { success: boolean, data?: any, error?: { code: string, message: string }, fromCache: boolean }
+ * @returns {Promise<Object>} - An object containing the result.
+ *                              Format: { success: boolean, data?: any, error?: { code: string, message: string } }
  */
 async function getCachedOrExecute({ cacheKey, actionFn, log }) {
 	// Check cache first
@@ -329,11 +374,7 @@ async function getCachedOrExecute({ cacheKey, actionFn, log }) {
 
 	if (cachedResult !== undefined) {
 		log.info(`Cache hit for key: ${cacheKey}`);
-		// Return the cached data in the same structure as a fresh result
-		return {
-			...cachedResult, // Spread the cached result to maintain its structure
-			fromCache: true // Just add the fromCache flag
-		};
+		return cachedResult;
 	}
 
 	log.info(`Cache miss for key: ${cacheKey}. Executing action function.`);
@@ -341,12 +382,10 @@ async function getCachedOrExecute({ cacheKey, actionFn, log }) {
 	// Execute the action function if cache missed
 	const result = await actionFn();
 
-	// If the action was successful, cache the result (but without fromCache flag)
+	// If the action was successful, cache the result
 	if (result.success && result.data !== undefined) {
 		log.info(`Action successful. Caching result for key: ${cacheKey}`);
-		// Cache the entire result structure (minus the fromCache flag)
-		const { fromCache, ...resultToCache } = result;
-		contextManager.setCachedData(cacheKey, resultToCache);
+		contextManager.setCachedData(cacheKey, result);
 	} else if (!result.success) {
 		log.warn(
 			`Action failed for cache key ${cacheKey}. Result not cached. Error: ${result.error?.message}`
@@ -357,11 +396,7 @@ async function getCachedOrExecute({ cacheKey, actionFn, log }) {
 		);
 	}
 
-	// Return the fresh result, indicating it wasn't from cache
-	return {
-		...result,
-		fromCache: false
-	};
+	return result;
 }
 
 /**
@@ -460,14 +495,22 @@ function createContentResponse(content) {
 /**
  * Creates error response for tools
  * @param {string} errorMessage - Error message to include in response
+ * @param {Object} [versionInfo] - Optional version information object
  * @returns {Object} - Error content response object in FastMCP format
  */
-function createErrorResponse(errorMessage) {
+function createErrorResponse(errorMessage, versionInfo) {
+	// Provide fallback version info if not provided
+	if (!versionInfo) {
+		versionInfo = getVersionInfo();
+	}
+
 	return {
 		content: [
 			{
 				type: 'text',
-				text: `Error: ${errorMessage}`
+				text: `Error: ${errorMessage}
+Version: ${versionInfo.version}
+Name: ${versionInfo.name}`
 			}
 		],
 		isError: true
diff --git a/scripts/modules/utils.js b/scripts/modules/utils.js
index 33a1c724..ab6fe422 100644
--- a/scripts/modules/utils.js
+++ b/scripts/modules/utils.js
@@ -155,8 +155,17 @@ function log(level, ...args) {
 		return;
 	}
 
-	// Get log level dynamically from config-manager
-	const configLevel = getLogLevel() || 'info'; // Use getter
+	// GUARD: Prevent circular dependency during config loading
+	// Use a simple fallback log level instead of calling getLogLevel()
+	let configLevel = 'info'; // Default fallback
+	try {
+		// Only try to get config level if we're not in the middle of config loading
+		configLevel = getLogLevel() || 'info';
+	} catch (error) {
+		// If getLogLevel() fails (likely due to circular dependency),
+		// use default 'info' level and continue
+		configLevel = 'info';
+	}
 
 	// Use text prefixes instead of emojis
 	const prefixes = {
@@ -190,8 +199,17 @@ function log(level, ...args) {
  * @returns {Object|null} Parsed JSON data or null if error occurs
  */
 function readJSON(filepath) {
-	// Get debug flag dynamically from config-manager
-	const isDebug = getDebugFlag();
+	// GUARD: Prevent circular dependency during config loading
+	let isDebug = false; // Default fallback
+	try {
+		// Only try to get debug flag if we're not in the middle of config loading
+		isDebug = getDebugFlag();
+	} catch (error) {
+		// If getDebugFlag() fails (likely due to circular dependency),
+		// use default false and continue
+		isDebug = false;
+	}
+
 	try {
 		const rawData = fs.readFileSync(filepath, 'utf8');
 		return JSON.parse(rawData);
@@ -212,8 +230,17 @@ function readJSON(filepath) {
  * @param {Object} data - Data to write
  */
 function writeJSON(filepath, data) {
-	// Get debug flag dynamically from config-manager
-	const isDebug = getDebugFlag();
+	// GUARD: Prevent circular dependency during config loading
+	let isDebug = false; // Default fallback
+	try {
+		// Only try to get debug flag if we're not in the middle of config loading
+		isDebug = getDebugFlag();
+	} catch (error) {
+		// If getDebugFlag() fails (likely due to circular dependency),
+		// use default false and continue
+		isDebug = false;
+	}
+
 	try {
 		const dir = path.dirname(filepath);
 		if (!fs.existsSync(dir)) {
@@ -246,8 +273,17 @@ function sanitizePrompt(prompt) {
  * @returns {Object|null} The parsed complexity report or null if not found
  */
 function readComplexityReport(customPath = null) {
-	// Get debug flag dynamically from config-manager
-	const isDebug = getDebugFlag();
+	// GUARD: Prevent circular dependency during config loading
+	let isDebug = false; // Default fallback
+	try {
+		// Only try to get debug flag if we're not in the middle of config loading
+		isDebug = getDebugFlag();
+	} catch (error) {
+		// If getDebugFlag() fails (likely due to circular dependency),
+		// use default false and continue
+		isDebug = false;
+	}
+
 	try {
 		let reportPath;
 		if (customPath) {
diff --git a/src/utils/path-utils.js b/src/utils/path-utils.js
index b06cd7db..c4f22cb0 100644
--- a/src/utils/path-utils.js
+++ b/src/utils/path-utils.js
@@ -384,12 +384,6 @@ export function findConfigPath(explicitPath = null, args = null, log = null) {
 
 	for (const configPath of possiblePaths) {
 		if (fs.existsSync(configPath)) {
-			try {
-				logger.info?.(`Found config file at: ${configPath}`);
-			} catch (error) {
-				// Silently handle logging errors during testing
-			}
-
 			// Issue deprecation warning for legacy paths
 			if (configPath?.endsWith(LEGACY_CONFIG_FILE)) {
 				logger.warn?.(
diff --git a/tests/integration/mcp-server/direct-functions.test.js b/tests/integration/mcp-server/direct-functions.test.js
index d7c18822..640df127 100644
--- a/tests/integration/mcp-server/direct-functions.test.js
+++ b/tests/integration/mcp-server/direct-functions.test.js
@@ -253,8 +253,7 @@ describe('MCP Server Direct Functions', () => {
 					error: {
 						code: 'FILE_NOT_FOUND_ERROR',
 						message: 'Tasks file not found'
-					},
-					fromCache: false
+					}
 				};
 			}
 
@@ -288,8 +287,7 @@ describe('MCP Server Direct Functions', () => {
 								.length,
 							pending: tasksData.filter((t) => t.status === 'pending').length
 						}
-					},
-					fromCache: false
+					}
 				};
 			}
 
@@ -305,8 +303,7 @@ describe('MCP Server Direct Functions', () => {
 							total: tasksData.length,
 							filtered: filteredTasks.length
 						}
-					},
-					fromCache: false
+					}
 				};
 			}
 
@@ -320,8 +317,7 @@ describe('MCP Server Direct Functions', () => {
 						stats: {
 							total: tasksData.length
 						}
-					},
-					fromCache: false
+					}
 				};
 			}
 
@@ -441,8 +437,7 @@ describe('MCP Server Direct Functions', () => {
 					error: {
 						code: 'INPUT_VALIDATION_ERROR',
 						message: 'Task ID is required'
-					},
-					fromCache: false
+					}
 				};
 			}
 
@@ -454,8 +449,7 @@ describe('MCP Server Direct Functions', () => {
 					error: {
 						code: 'TASK_NOT_FOUND',
 						message: `Task with ID ${args.id} not found`
-					},
-					fromCache: false
+					}
 				};
 			}
 
@@ -469,8 +463,7 @@ describe('MCP Server Direct Functions', () => {
 					error: {
 						code: 'TASK_COMPLETED',
 						message: `Task ${args.id} is already marked as done and cannot be expanded`
-					},
-					fromCache: false
+					}
 				};
 			}
 
@@ -495,8 +488,7 @@ describe('MCP Server Direct Functions', () => {
 					task: expandedTask,
 					subtasksAdded: expandedTask.subtasks.length,
 					hasExistingSubtasks: false
-				},
-				fromCache: false
+				}
 			};
 		}