MCP Inspector
Enables LLMs to inspect and test other MCP servers by listing and calling their tools, reading resources, and getting prompts. Supports stdio, SSE, and HTTP transports for both local and remote MCP server inspection.
What is MCP Inspector?
MCP Inspector is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enables llms to inspect and test other mcp servers by listing and calling their tools, reading resources, and getting prompts. supports stdio, sse, and http transports for both local and remote mcp se...
Enables LLMs to inspect and test other MCP servers by listing and calling their tools, reading resources, and getting prompts. Supports stdio, SSE, and HTTP transports for both local and remote MCP server inspection.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Enables LLMs to inspect and test other MCP servers by listin
Use Cases
Maintainer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx mcp-inspector-as-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Inspector
What is MCP Inspector?
MCP Inspector is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables llms to inspect and test other mcp servers by listing and calling their tools, reading resources, and getting prompts. supports stdio, sse, and http transports for both local and remote mcp server inspection. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install MCP Inspector?
Follow the installation instructions on the MCP Inspector GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with MCP Inspector?
MCP Inspector works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is MCP Inspector free to use?
Yes, MCP Inspector is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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