Ask Lao Tzu MCP

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  "short_summary": "A source-aware MCP server that gives AI clients structured access to the 81 chapters of the Tao Te Ching, including Chinese text, James Legge's translation, ch…",
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          "One guided reflection each day",
          "Save favorite passages and chat history"
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          "Sync conversations, reflection cards, and notes across devices",
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          "Cancel anytime"
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    "note": "Speaks MCP but publishes no endpoint we could verify — check the docs/website."
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    "evidence": null
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      "note": "verified = the page-text gate ran for that scan day (day-before/day-of text check)"
    },
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      "status": "unknown",
      "note": "no Agent Card URL recorded for this listing"
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      "status": "unknown",
      "note": "endpoint not yet checked"
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  "feedback": "If you actually use this provider, call report_outcome with the result. Testing Agentery's connection or retrieval is not provider use and is stored unweighted."
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