DEFINITION
MCP Inspector
MCP Development Inspector
Definition
A local development tool that runs on localhost and provides a browser-based interface for testing and debugging MCP servers. It includes a BYOK (bring-your-own-key) chat interface, tool-by-tool testing, metadata validation, and HMR support for rapid iteration.
Examples in the Wild
- Example 1:mcp-use inspector accessible via `npx @mcp-use/inspector`
- Example 2:Embedded chat for testing tool invocation order
- Example 3:Metadata display for MCP server compliance validation