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# [When Coding Agents Struggle: Lessons from Shutting Down the MCP Server](https://novibe-vibe-coding.hashnode.dev/when-coding-agents-struggle-lessons-from-shutting-down-the-mcp-server?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Some engineering problems look easy—but when coding agents like Sourcegraph's AMP get involved, they reveal surprising complexity. One such example? Gracefully shutting down an MCP server. 🧠 The Setup I’ve been building a GitHub-integrated agent inf...

Jun 24, 2025 · 3 min read · novibe-vibe-coding.hashnode.dev  
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