MCP Inspector VSCode Extension
BasicMCP Inspector is a Visual Studio Code extension designed for visual testing and debugging of MCP (Model Control Protocol) servers. It provides a user-friendly interface for developers.
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Overview
MCP Inspector is a Visual Studio Code extension designed for visual testing and debugging of MCP (Model Control Protocol) servers. It provides a user-friendly interface for developers.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Install from the VSCode Extension Marketplace or download the .vsix file for manual installation.2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-inspector-vscode-extension": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Install from the VSCode Extension Marketplace or download the .vsix file for manual installation."
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from MCP Inspector VSCode Extension?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in MCP Inspector VSCode Extension?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in MCP Inspector VSCode Extension"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in MCP Inspector VSCode Extension with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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