feat: add MCP timeout configuration for long-running operations (#1112)

.changeset/mcp-timeout-configuration.md

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+---
+"task-master-ai": minor
+---
+
+Enhanced Roo Code profile with MCP timeout configuration for improved reliability during long-running AI operations. The Roo profile now automatically configures a 300-second timeout for MCP server operations, preventing timeouts during complex tasks like `parse-prd`, `expand-all`, `analyze-complexity`, and `research` operations. This change also replaces static MCP configuration files with programmatic generation for better maintainability.
+
+**What's New:**
+- 300-second timeout for MCP operations (up from default 60 seconds)
+- Programmatic MCP configuration generation (replaces static asset files)
+- Enhanced reliability for AI-powered operations
+- Consistent with other AI coding assistant profiles
+
+**Migration:** No user action required - existing Roo Code installations will automatically receive the enhanced MCP configuration on next initialization.

docs/configuration.md

@@ -235,6 +235,60 @@ node scripts/init.js
    - "MCP provider requires session context" → Ensure running in MCP environment
    - See the [MCP Provider Guide](./mcp-provider-guide.md) for detailed troubleshooting
 
+### MCP Timeout Configuration
+
+Long-running AI operations in taskmaster-ai can exceed the default 60-second MCP timeout. Operations like `parse_prd`, `expand_task`, `research`, and `analyze_project_complexity` may take 2-5 minutes to complete.
+
+#### Adding Timeout Configuration
+
+Add a `timeout` parameter to your MCP configuration to extend the timeout limit. The timeout configuration works identically across MCP clients including Cursor, Windsurf, and RooCode:
+
+```json
+{
+  "mcpServers": {
+    "task-master-ai": {
+      "command": "npx",
+      "args": ["-y", "--package=task-master-ai", "task-master-ai"],
+      "timeout": 300,
+      "env": {
+        "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "your-anthropic-api-key"
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+**Configuration Details:**
+- **`timeout: 300`** - Sets timeout to 300 seconds (5 minutes)
+- **Value range**: 1-3600 seconds (1 second to 1 hour)
+- **Recommended**: 300 seconds provides sufficient time for most AI operations
+- **Format**: Integer value in seconds (not milliseconds)
+
+#### Automatic Setup
+
+When adding taskmaster rules for supported editors, the timeout configuration is automatically included:
+
+```bash
+# Automatically includes timeout configuration
+task-master rules add cursor
+task-master rules add roo
+task-master rules add windsurf
+task-master rules add vscode
+```
+
+#### Troubleshooting Timeouts
+
+If you're still experiencing timeout errors:
+
+1. **Verify configuration**: Check that `timeout: 300` is present in your MCP config
+2. **Restart editor**: Restart your editor after making configuration changes
+3. **Increase timeout**: For very complex operations, try `timeout: 600` (10 minutes)
+4. **Check API keys**: Ensure required API keys are properly configured
+
+**Expected behavior:**
+- **Before fix**: Operations fail after 60 seconds with `MCP request timed out after 60000ms`
+- **After fix**: Operations complete successfully within the configured timeout limit
+
 ### Google Vertex AI Configuration
 
 Google Vertex AI is Google Cloud's enterprise AI platform and requires specific configuration:

src/profiles/roo.js

@@ -5,6 +5,37 @@ import { isSilentMode, log } from '../../scripts/modules/utils.js';
 import { createProfile, COMMON_TOOL_MAPPINGS } from './base-profile.js';
 import { ROO_MODES } from '../constants/profiles.js';
 
+// Import the shared MCP configuration helper
+import { formatJSONWithTabs } from '../utils/create-mcp-config.js';
+
+// Roo-specific MCP configuration enhancements
+function enhanceRooMCPConfiguration(mcpPath) {
+	if (!fs.existsSync(mcpPath)) {
+		log('warn', `[Roo] MCP configuration file not found at ${mcpPath}`);
+		return;
+	}
+	
+	try {
+		// Read the existing configuration
+		const mcpConfig = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync(mcpPath, 'utf8'));
+		
+		if (mcpConfig.mcpServers && mcpConfig.mcpServers['task-master-ai']) {
+			const server = mcpConfig.mcpServers['task-master-ai'];
+			
+			// Add Roo-specific timeout enhancement for long-running AI operations
+			server.timeout = 300;
+			
+			// Write the enhanced configuration back
+			fs.writeFileSync(mcpPath, formatJSONWithTabs(mcpConfig) + '\n');
+			log('debug', `[Roo] Enhanced MCP configuration with timeout at ${mcpPath}`);
+		} else {
+			log('warn', `[Roo] task-master-ai server not found in MCP configuration`);
+		}
+	} catch (error) {
+		log('error', `[Roo] Failed to enhance MCP configuration: ${error.message}`);
+	}
+}
+
 // Lifecycle functions for Roo profile
 function onAddRulesProfile(targetDir, assetsDir) {
 	// Use the provided assets directory to find the roocode directory
@@ -32,6 +63,9 @@ function onAddRulesProfile(targetDir, assetsDir) {
 		}
 	}
 
+	// Note: MCP configuration is now handled by the base profile system
+	// The base profile will call setupMCPConfiguration, and we enhance it in onPostConvert
+
 	for (const mode of ROO_MODES) {
 		const src = path.join(rooModesDir, `rules-${mode}`, `${mode}-rules`);
 		const dest = path.join(targetDir, '.roo', `rules-${mode}`, `${mode}-rules`);
@@ -78,6 +112,15 @@ function onRemoveRulesProfile(targetDir) {
 
 	const rooDir = path.join(targetDir, '.roo');
 	if (fs.existsSync(rooDir)) {
+		// Remove MCP configuration
+		const mcpPath = path.join(rooDir, 'mcp.json');
+		try {
+			fs.rmSync(mcpPath, { force: true });
+			log('debug', `[Roo] Removed MCP configuration from ${mcpPath}`);
+		} catch (err) {
+			log('error', `[Roo] Failed to remove MCP configuration: ${err.message}`);
+		}
+
 		fs.readdirSync(rooDir).forEach((entry) => {
 			if (entry.startsWith('rules-')) {
 				const modeDir = path.join(rooDir, entry);
@@ -101,7 +144,13 @@ function onRemoveRulesProfile(targetDir) {
 }
 
 function onPostConvertRulesProfile(targetDir, assetsDir) {
-	onAddRulesProfile(targetDir, assetsDir);
+	// Enhance the MCP configuration with Roo-specific features after base setup
+	const mcpPath = path.join(targetDir, '.roo', 'mcp.json');
+	try {
+		enhanceRooMCPConfiguration(mcpPath);
+	} catch (err) {
+		log('error', `[Roo] Failed to enhance MCP configuration: ${err.message}`);
+	}
 }
 
 // Create and export roo profile using the base factory
@@ -111,6 +160,7 @@ export const rooProfile = createProfile({
 	url: 'roocode.com',
 	docsUrl: 'docs.roocode.com',
 	toolMappings: COMMON_TOOL_MAPPINGS.ROO_STYLE,
+	mcpConfig: true, // Enable MCP config - we enhance it with Roo-specific features
 	onAdd: onAddRulesProfile,
 	onRemove: onRemoveRulesProfile,
 	onPostConvert: onPostConvertRulesProfile

src/utils/create-mcp-config.js

@@ -262,3 +262,6 @@ export function removeTaskMasterMCPConfiguration(projectRoot, mcpConfigPath) {
 
 	return result;
 }
+
+// Export the formatting function for use by other modules
+export { formatJSONWithTabs };

tests/integration/profiles/roo-init-functionality.test.js

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ describe('Roo Profile Initialization Functionality', () => {
 		expect(rooProfile.displayName).toBe('Roo Code');
 		expect(rooProfile.profileDir).toBe('.roo'); // default
 		expect(rooProfile.rulesDir).toBe('.roo/rules'); // default
-		expect(rooProfile.mcpConfig).toBe(true); // default
+		expect(rooProfile.mcpConfig).toBe(true); // now uses standard MCP configuration with Roo enhancements
 	});
 
 	test('roo.js uses custom ROO_STYLE tool mappings', () => {

tests/unit/profiles/mcp-config-validation.test.js

@@ -266,10 +266,10 @@ describe('MCP Configuration Validation', () => {
 			expect(mcpEnabledProfiles).toContain('cursor');
 			expect(mcpEnabledProfiles).toContain('gemini');
 			expect(mcpEnabledProfiles).toContain('opencode');
-			expect(mcpEnabledProfiles).toContain('roo');
 			expect(mcpEnabledProfiles).toContain('vscode');
 			expect(mcpEnabledProfiles).toContain('windsurf');
 			expect(mcpEnabledProfiles).toContain('zed');
+			expect(mcpEnabledProfiles).toContain('roo');
 			expect(mcpEnabledProfiles).not.toContain('cline');
 			expect(mcpEnabledProfiles).not.toContain('codex');
 			expect(mcpEnabledProfiles).not.toContain('trae');
@@ -384,6 +384,7 @@ describe('MCP Configuration Validation', () => {
 			'claude',
 			'cursor',
 			'gemini',
+			'kiro',
 			'opencode',
 			'roo',
 			'windsurf',