English Test Coach
REMOTE · ENGLISHTESTCOACH.COM
IELTS writing practice, study plans, lessons and vocabulary with optional account tools.
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Last scanned (7 hours ago)
Scores higher than 79% of remote servers
Reachable. Last reached 5 Nov 2026.
Category Education and Research
How this component scores in each security and reliability category. Every signal is checked automatically against the live server, and we only credit what we can confirm. How we score → Why this is hard to score →
Endpoint Security80
- The endpoint's TLS certificate is valid, in date, and uses a strong key. View diagnostics → Pass
- No authorisation is required to call this server. Every tool declares its destructiveHint and none is destructive, so open access doesn't expose one. See how to fix → View diagnostics → Partial
- HTTPS is enforced; there's no plaintext access path. View diagnostics → Pass
- The HSTS (Strict-Transport-Security) header is present. View diagnostics → Pass
- DNSSEC check failed: this domain isn't protected by DNSSEC. See how to fix → View diagnostics → Fail
Transport & Reachability100
- Verified streamable-http transport via a live MCP handshake. View diagnostics → Pass
Schema Quality & AI Usability64
- AI-judged instruction clarity (good).Pass
- Tool/resource definitions use about 567 tokens (~81/item across 7 items; 7 tools + 0 resources), lean.Pass
- Usage-examples check failed: none of the tools include examples. See how to fix → Fail
Stability & Change Management70
- Stability observed for 21 of 30 days with no destabilising changes; credit accrues until the full window elapses.Partial
Tool Coverage68
- 100% of tools have a non-trivial description (not blank, and not just the tool's name).Pass
- 5% of tool parameters carry a description.Partial
Tool Safety100
- No prompt-injection markers were found in the server instructions, tool names or descriptions we captured.Pass
- We read all 7 captured tool definition(s), and no name or description among them implies an irreversible operation.Pass
- An AI judge read all 8 captured unit(s) of tool text and found none that tries to manipulate the model reading it.Pass
Capabilities100
- Implements a supported MCP spec version (2025-11-25); the latest is 2026-07-28.Pass
Every change we have recorded for this component, newest first. Security-relevant changes are always shown. ▲ marks a change for the better, ▼ a change for the worse; unmarked changes are neutral.
- 5 Nov 26 +1
No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 67 to 70. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 20 days of observed history at the previous scan, 21 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.
- 3 Nov 26 +1
No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 60 to 63. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 18 days of observed history at the previous scan, 19 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.
- 1 Nov 26 +1
No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 53 to 57. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 16 days of observed history at the previous scan, 17 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.
- 29 Oct 26 +1
No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 43 to 47. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 13 days of observed history at the previous scan, 14 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.
- 27 Oct 26 +1
No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 37 to 40. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 11 days of observed history at the previous scan, 12 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.
- 25 Oct 26 +1
No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 30 to 33. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 9 days of observed history at the previous scan, 10 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.
- 23 Oct 26 +1
No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 23 to 27. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 7 days of observed history at the previous scan, 8 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.
- 21 Oct 26 +1
No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 17 to 20. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 5 days of observed history at the previous scan, 6 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.
Diagnostic detail from the automated scan of this channel: what the scanner observed at each step, so you can see exactly where a check passed or failed. It is informational only and never changes the trust score.
Captured 5 Nov 2026 · Probed https://englishtestcoach.com/mcp
TLS valid
Negotiated TLS 1.3 with TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 .
| Subject | Issuer | Valid from | Valid until | Key | Signature | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN=englishtestcoach.com | CN=WE1,O=Google Trust Services,C=US | 23 Sept 2026 | 22 Dec 2026 | ECDSA 256 | ECDSA-SHA256 | 229b4c9b57e002cb132f28b7cc609408 |
| SANs: englishtestcoach.com, *.englishtestcoach.com | ||||||
| CN=WE1,O=Google Trust Services,C=US (CA) | CN=GTS Root R4,O=Google Trust Services LLC,C=US | 13 Dec 2023 | 20 Feb 2029 | ECDSA 256 | ECDSA-SHA384 | 7ff31977972c224a76155d13b6d685e3 |
| CN=GTS Root R4,O=Google Trust Services LLC,C=US (CA) | CN=GlobalSign Root CA,OU=Root CA,O=GlobalSign nv-sa,C=BE | 15 Nov 2023 | 28 Jan 2028 | ECDSA 384 | SHA256-RSA | 7fe530bf331343bedd821610493d8a1b |
Background: What to check on a remote MCP endpoint →
DNSSEC insecure
Validation of englishtestcoach.com. — Not signed
| Zone | DS | Keys | Algorithms | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| . | trust_anchor | 20326, 38696 | 8, 8 | Verified |
| com. | present | 19718 | 13 | Verified |
| englishtestcoach.com. | absent | Unsigned (proven) parent-signed NSEC/NSEC3 proves an unsigned delegation |
Authentication No authorisation required
The endpoint answered without asking for a token. Anyone who knows the URL can reach it.
| Result | No authorisation required |
|---|---|
| HTTP status | 200 |
| Header | Value |
|---|---|
| strict-transport-security | max-age=31536000 |
| content-security-policy | default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' 'nonce-uIJMYhi3g+EgcYAbk4BW+7JI' https://*.googletagmanager.com https://*.clarity.ms https://www.googleadservices.com https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net https://www.google.com https://bat.bing.com; script-src-attr 'none'; style-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline'; img-src 'self' data: blob: https://*.google-analytics.com https://stats.g.doubleclick.net https://*.googletagmanager.com https://*.clarity.ms https://c.bing.com https://www.googleadservices.com https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net https://ad.doubleclick.net https://www.google.com https://www.google.co.uk https://www.google.ie https://www.google.co.in https://www.google.com.pk https://www.google.com.bd https://www.google.lk https://www.google.com.np https://www.google.com.au https://www.google.co.nz https://www.google.ca https://www.google.com.sg https://www.google.com.my https://www.google.com.ph https://www.google.co.id https://www.google.co.th https://www.google.com.vn https://www.google.com.hk https://www.google.com.t |
| x-content-type-options | nosniff |
| x-frame-options | DENY |
| referrer-policy | strict-origin-when-cross-origin |
| permissions-policy | microphone=(self), camera=(), geolocation=() |
Background: How OAuth 2.1 works in the 2026 MCP spec →
Transports 2 probes
| Transport | URL | Outcome | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| streamable-http | https://englishtestcoach.com/mcp | Verified | 200 | |
| http (plaintext) | http://englishtestcoach.com/mcp | HTTPS enforced | 308 | https://englishtestcoach.com/mcp |
The tools this component advertises to a client, with an estimated token cost for each. Expand a tool to see its parameters and schema. The per-tool counts are indicative and are not scored directly; the schema's total context footprint is one signal in Schema Quality & AI Usability. A tool's description is untrusted text the model reads on every call, which is what makes this list a security surface and not just an inventory: how tool poisoning works →
analyze_writing Count words and paragraphs ~68
Count words, sentences and paragraphs in a piece of writing and compare the word count with the IELTS minimum for the task. Runs locally: nothing is saved or sent to an AI. These counts are not a band score.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| taskType | string | – | – |
| text | string | yes | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
calculate_band_score Calculate an overall IELTS band ~123
Calculate the overall IELTS band from Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking bands using the official rounding (averages ending .25 round up to the next half band, .75 to the next whole band). Optionally estimate a Writing band from Task 1 and Task 2 bands (Task 2 counts double; this part is an estimate).
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| listening | number | yes | – |
| reading | number | yes | – |
| speaking | number | yes | – |
| writing | number | yes | – |
| writingTask1 | number | – | – |
| writingTask2 | number | – | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
get_practice_task Open a practice task ~57
Get one original practice question by ID, with planning guidance for its question type and links to any annotated sample answers. Academic Task 1 visuals are linked as images; do not invent their figures.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| taskId | string | yes | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
get_sample_answer Read a sample answer ~50
Read one original annotated sample answer by ID (from get_practice_task), with paragraph notes and useful vocabulary. Samples show techniques; they are not officially scored scripts.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| sampleId | string | yes | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
list_lessons Study writing or speaking ~51
List the original writing or speaking lessons, or read one lesson in full by ID. Lesson quizzes are study checks, not IELTS scores.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| area | string | yes | – |
| lessonId | string | – | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
search_practice Find writing practice ~87
Search original IELTS-style writing practice questions (Academic Task 1 and 2, General Training Task 1 and 2). Returns task IDs for get_practice_task. Not official exam questions.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| format | string | – | – |
| limit | integer | – | – |
| query | string | – | Words to match in the title, topic or question. |
| questionType | string | – | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
search_vocabulary Find vocabulary examples ~61
Search original IELTS vocabulary entries with meaning, an example sentence and a usage caution. Use words for their meaning, not as a shortcut to a higher band.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | integer | – | – |
| query | string | – | – |
| topic | string | – | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
How do I install the English Test Coach MCP server?
English Test Coach is a hosted endpoint at https://englishtestcoach.com/mcp, so there is nothing to install locally. Ready-made configuration for Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and 5 more is on this page, copied from each client's own documentation.
remote · englishtestcoach.com
claude mcp add --transport http jimbob1414-english-test-coach 'https://englishtestcoach.com/mcp'
What is the English Test Coach MCP server?
English Test Coach is an MCP server listed in the public MCP registry as io.github.jimbob1414/english-test-coach. IELTS writing practice, study plans, lessons and vocabulary with optional account tools. This page covers its hosted endpoint (https://englishtestcoach.com/mcp).
Is the English Test Coach MCP server safe to use?
English Test Coach scores 79 out of 100 on VerifyMCP. That is a record of what we were able to check automatically, not an endorsement. The category breakdown on this page shows every signal behind the number, including the ones we could not confirm.
What tools does the English Test Coach MCP server expose?
English Test Coach exposes 7 tools: search_practice, get_practice_task, get_sample_answer, list_lessons, search_vocabulary, and 2 more. Their descriptions and schemas cost roughly 497 tokens of context every time the server is loaded.
Does the English Test Coach MCP server require authentication?
No. We connected to English Test Coach without credentials and it answered, so anything it exposes is reachable by anyone who knows the address.
Is the English Test Coach MCP server still maintained?
English Test Coach is still listed as active in the MCP registry. We last reached this channel on 5 November 2026. Those dates come from our own scans of the registry and the channel itself, not from anything the publisher announced.