During November 2025, Novalis focused on backend stability for the charmbracelet/crush repository, addressing a reliability issue in tool discovery workflows. By ensuring the ListTools function was always invoked in compliance with the MCP specification, Novalis eliminated cases where the available tools list could be empty, which previously led to runtime errors and disrupted automation. The solution was implemented in Go, with careful attention to traceable change management and adherence to technical standards. Although the work centered on a single targeted bug fix rather than new features, it demonstrated depth in backend development and a disciplined approach to maintaining platform reliability.