About MCP Server Inspector
MCP Server Inspector is a React-based tool for developers testing and validating MCP servers. It checks connectivity, runs API requests, and displays performance and response details.
Key features
- 01Server connectivity checks
- 02API key and bearer auth
- 03Response-time metrics
- 04Detailed test reports
- 05Live API requests
- 06Response format inspection
Use cases
- 01Check MCP server availability
- 02Test authenticated server requests
- 03Inspect response formats
MCP support
It tests MCP servers by checking connections, sending requests, and inspecting their responses.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEMCP Server Inspector
A modern React-based tool for testing and validating MCP (Message Control Protocol) servers.
✨ Features
- 🔌 Server Connection Testing - Verify server availability and response times
- 🔑 API Authentication - Support for API key and bearer token authentication
- ⏱️ Performance Metrics - Measure and display response times
- 📋 Detailed Reporting - Comprehensive test results and server information
- 🧪 API Testing - Validate functionality with real-time requests
- 📝 Response Inspector - Examine and validate response formats
🚀 Getting Started
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18.x or later
- npm 9.x or later
Installation
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/vaibhavtayal6/mcp-server-inspector.git
# Navigate to project directory
cd mcp-server-inspector
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start development server
npm run dev
Edit a file directly in GitHub
- Navigate to the desired file(s).
- Click the "Edit" button (pencil icon) at the top right of the file view.
- Make your changes and commit the changes.
Use GitHub Codespaces
- Navigate to the main page of your repository.
- Click on the "Code" button (green button) near the top right.
- Select the "Codespaces" tab.
- Click on "New codespace" to launch a new Codespace environment.
- Edit files directly within the Codespace and commit and push your changes once you're done.
What technologies are used for this project?
This project is built with:
- Vite
- TypeScript
- React
- shadcn-ui
- Tailwind CSS
How can I deploy this project?
Simply open Lovable and click on Share -> Publish.
Can I connect a custom domain to my Lovable project?
Yes it is!
To connect a domain, navigate to Project > Settings > Domains and click Connect Domain.
Read more here: Setting up a custom domain
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