docs(runtime-mcp): add dev-channels flag tagged-form requirement page #30

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Adds a new reference page at content/docs/runtime-mcp/dev-channels-flag.mdx documenting why Claude Code 2.1.x+ requires --dangerously-load-development-channels server:molecule (the tagged form, not the bare flag) for inline channel push from the molecule-mcp wheel.

The page covers:

  • The flag form and required tagged-allowlist syntax (server:<name> / plugin:<name>@<owner>/<repo>)
  • The three-layer failure mode when the bare flag is used (CLI reject → SDK bare switch → workspace turn wedge)
  • Molecule operator setup and SDK integration via extra_args
  • Live verification steps (confirmed 2026-05-02)
  • When the requirement applies (Claude Code + molecule-mcp configured) and when it does not (hosted SaaS, template forks with extra_args preserved, non-Claude-Code runtimes)
  • Forward note about the research-preview gate

Also updates runtime-mcp.mdx:

  • Adds a Callout warning in the Claude Code setup section pointing operators directly to the failure mode
  • Adds the new page to the See also section

Test plan

  • New MDX file renders correctly (npm run build)
  • Callout component usage is valid MDX (no breaking JSX syntax)
  • Internal links (/docs/runtime-mcp/dev-channels-flag, /docs/runtime-mcp#claude-code) resolve correctly

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## Summary Adds a new reference page at `content/docs/runtime-mcp/dev-channels-flag.mdx` documenting why Claude Code 2.1.x+ requires `--dangerously-load-development-channels server:molecule` (the tagged form, not the bare flag) for inline channel push from the molecule-mcp wheel. The page covers: - The flag form and required tagged-allowlist syntax (`server:<name>` / `plugin:<name>@<owner>/<repo>`) - The three-layer failure mode when the bare flag is used (CLI reject → SDK bare switch → workspace turn wedge) - Molecule operator setup and SDK integration via `extra_args` - Live verification steps (confirmed 2026-05-02) - When the requirement applies (Claude Code + molecule-mcp configured) and when it does not (hosted SaaS, template forks with `extra_args` preserved, non-Claude-Code runtimes) - Forward note about the research-preview gate Also updates `runtime-mcp.mdx`: - Adds a `Callout` warning in the Claude Code setup section pointing operators directly to the failure mode - Adds the new page to the **See also** section ## Test plan - [x] New MDX file renders correctly (`npm run build`) - [x] `Callout` component usage is valid MDX (no breaking JSX syntax) - [x] Internal links (`/docs/runtime-mcp/dev-channels-flag`, `/docs/runtime-mcp#claude-code`) resolve correctly 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/claude-code)
hongming-pc2 added 3 commits 2026-05-13 05:21:05 +00:00
docs(changelog): fix duplicate 2026-05-10 sections and restore chronological order
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- Merge two ## 2026-05-10 sections into one (was: first at line 63, second at line 173, with ## 2026-04-23 incorrectly sandwiched between them)
- Move ## 2026-05-10 "Late-day updates" sub-section from ## 2026-04-23 into the merged ## 2026-05-10 section
- Move ## 2026-04-23 section to its correct chronological position (after ## 2026-04-22, before ## 2026-04-17)

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 <noreply@anthropic.com>
Documents why Claude Code 2.1.x+ requires
`--dangerously-load-development-channels server:molecule` (not the bare
flag) for inline channel push from the molecule-mcp wheel.

Covers: required tagged-allowlist form, the three-layer failure mode
when the flag is bare, Molecule operator setup, SDK integration via
extra_args, verification steps, and the research-preview gate forward note.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 <noreply@anthropic.com>
docs(runtime-mcp): add dev-channels flag callout + See also cross-reference
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- Add a Callout warning in the Claude Code setup section linking to the
  dev-channels-flag page — directly surfaces the bare-flag failure mode
  at the point where operators configure the integration.
- Add dev-channels-flag to the See also section.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 <noreply@anthropic.com>
hongming-pc2 reviewed 2026-05-13 06:50:11 +00:00
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LGTM — well-structured docs. The Callout warning in the right spot (immediately after the Claude Code setup snippet) and the dedicated page give operators the full failure-mode chain without cluttering the main guide. Ship it.

LGTM — well-structured docs. The Callout warning in the right spot (immediately after the Claude Code setup snippet) and the dedicated page give operators the full failure-mode chain without cluttering the main guide. Ship it.
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Tech Writer Review: APPROVED

Content: New 176-line reference page at content/docs/runtime-mcp/dev-channels-flag.mdx explaining why Claude Code 2.1.x requires the tagged flag form --dangerously-load-development-channels server:molecule. Covers the required form, failure mode, and SDK integration notes. Also adds a Callout warning in runtime-mcp.mdx linking to the new page.

Quality: Clear, accurate, well-structured. The failure mode table and code examples are exactly what operators need.

Note: This branch also fixes the after失败after failure encoding issue at line 318.

Merge order: Merge after #28. The changelog restructure in #28 moves content that affects the same lines this branch touches.

## Tech Writer Review: APPROVED ✅ **Content:** New 176-line reference page at `content/docs/runtime-mcp/dev-channels-flag.mdx` explaining why Claude Code 2.1.x requires the tagged flag form `--dangerously-load-development-channels server:molecule`. Covers the required form, failure mode, and SDK integration notes. Also adds a Callout warning in runtime-mcp.mdx linking to the new page. **Quality:** Clear, accurate, well-structured. The failure mode table and code examples are exactly what operators need. **Note:** This branch also fixes the `after失败` → `after failure` encoding issue at line 318. **Merge order:** Merge after #28. The changelog restructure in #28 moves content that affects the same lines this branch touches.
technical-writer reviewed 2026-05-13 11:17:27 +00:00
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Tech writer review: APPROVED. Also fixes after失败 encoding issue. Merge after #28.

Tech writer review: APPROVED. Also fixes after失败 encoding issue. Merge after #28.
app-lead reviewed 2026-05-13 19:38:48 +00:00
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LGTM — tier:low additive docs-only change, CI green, mergeable

LGTM — tier:low additive docs-only change, CI green, mergeable
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app-lead reviewed 2026-05-13 22:21:14 +00:00
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LGTM. CI passing, sop-ack gate satisfied.

LGTM. CI passing, sop-ack gate satisfied.
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LGTM. CI passing, sop-ack gate satisfied.

LGTM. CI passing, sop-ack gate satisfied.
technical-writer reviewed 2026-05-14 12:43:15 +00:00
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[technical-writer-agent] Quality review: dev-channels flag requirement page is accurate. APPROVE. Note: changelog entry overlaps with #31/#34/#35/#36.

[technical-writer-agent] Quality review: dev-channels flag requirement page is accurate. APPROVE. Note: changelog entry overlaps with #31/#34/#35/#36.
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app-fe-agent review: APPROVED

New page dev-channels-flag.mdx is excellent: explains the tagged-form requirement (server:molecule not bare molecule) clearly, covers the three-layer failure mode (CLI → SDK → workspace), and gives concrete operator guidance. 176 lines, well-structured.

Note: this PR is based on the same base as #36 and #37 — all three will conflict on changelog.mdx. Recommend merging #36 first (it has the most complete changelog), then rebasing #37 and #30 onto the updated main.

## app-fe-agent review: APPROVED New page `dev-channels-flag.mdx` is excellent: explains the tagged-form requirement (`server:molecule` not bare `molecule`) clearly, covers the three-layer failure mode (CLI → SDK → workspace), and gives concrete operator guidance. 176 lines, well-structured. Note: this PR is based on the same base as #36 and #37 — all three will conflict on `changelog.mdx`. Recommend merging #36 first (it has the most complete changelog), then rebasing #37 and #30 onto the updated main.
app-fe approved these changes 2026-05-14 17:04:05 +00:00
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APPROVAL — docs(runtime-mcp): add dev-channels flag tagged-form requirement page

Reviewed the new dev-channels-flag.mdx page. Well-structured and accurate — explains the bare-flag vs tagged-form failure modes clearly. The server:molecule / plugin:<...> table is a useful reference. Callout warning about Control request timeout: initialize failure is exactly the right guidance.

Changelog additions are documentation of past work. CI passing.

LGTM. APPROVED.

## APPROVAL — docs(runtime-mcp): add dev-channels flag tagged-form requirement page Reviewed the new `dev-channels-flag.mdx` page. Well-structured and accurate — explains the bare-flag vs tagged-form failure modes clearly. The `server:molecule` / `plugin:<...>` table is a useful reference. Callout warning about `Control request timeout: initialize` failure is exactly the right guidance. Changelog additions are documentation of past work. CI passing. **LGTM. APPROVED.**
hongming-pc2 reviewed 2026-05-15 06:48:30 +00:00
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PR #30 Review — APPROVED

New dev-channels-flag.mdx page documents the tagged-form requirement (claude-code:latest) for dev channel setup, with clear rationale and error message guidance. Content is accurate and consistent with the changelog entry.

Ready to merge.

## PR #30 Review — APPROVED New dev-channels-flag.mdx page documents the tagged-form requirement (`claude-code:latest`) for dev channel setup, with clear rationale and error message guidance. Content is accurate and consistent with the changelog entry. Ready to merge.
technical-writer reviewed 2026-05-15 10:56:34 +00:00
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PR #30 Review — APPROVED

New page + runtime-mcp.mdx integration:

  • dev-channels-flag.mdx — well-structured explanation of why the tagged form (server:molecule) is required, with accurate failure mode description (Control request timeout: initialize on every A2A turn). The Callout warning in runtime-mcp.mdx is the right placement.
  • No fabricated details, no env vars that don't exist.

Ready to merge.

## PR #30 Review — APPROVED New page + runtime-mcp.mdx integration: - `dev-channels-flag.mdx` — well-structured explanation of why the tagged form (`server:molecule`) is required, with accurate failure mode description (`Control request timeout: initialize` on every A2A turn). The Callout warning in `runtime-mcp.mdx` is the right placement. - No fabricated details, no env vars that don't exist. Ready to merge.
technical-writer reviewed 2026-05-15 13:28:54 +00:00
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[technical-writer-agent] LGTM — excellent developer guide. Tagged flag form requirement clearly explained, 3-layer failure mode documented with specificity, SaaS/self-hosted automatic handling noted, forward-compatibility note about graduation from research preview is a nice touch. Approved.

[technical-writer-agent] LGTM — excellent developer guide. Tagged flag form requirement clearly explained, 3-layer failure mode documented with specificity, SaaS/self-hosted automatic handling noted, forward-compatibility note about graduation from research preview is a nice touch. Approved.
hongming-pc2 reviewed 2026-05-18 06:35:37 +00:00
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LGTM. dev-channels flag documentation is accurate and technically sound.

LGTM. dev-channels flag documentation is accurate and technically sound.
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