mcp debug
StandardMCP debug is a CLI tool for debugging and interacting with MCP servers. It provides commands to inspect server state, send requests, and analyze responses. It connects directly to MCP servers via their exposed endpoints. Developers use it to troubleshoot server behavior, test integrations, and validate protocol compliance during development.
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Overview
MCP debug is a CLI tool for debugging and interacting with MCP servers. It provides commands to inspect server state, send requests, and analyze responses. It connects directly to MCP servers via their exposed endpoints. Developers use it to troubleshoot server behavior, test integrations, and validate protocol compliance during development.
Installation
1Install the package
2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"giantswarm-mcp-debug-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-giantswarm-mcp-debug-github"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from mcp debug?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for mcp debug
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from mcp debug. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MCP_DEBUG_API_KEY | Yes | Your mcp debug API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in mcp debug?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in mcp debug"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in mcp debug with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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