How do I install the inspector-server MCP server?

Install via: npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/inspector-server. Then configure it in your Claude Desktop or Cursor settings.

Is the inspector-server MCP server free?

Yes, the inspector-server MCP server is open source and free to use. You may need a inspector-server account or API key for authentication.

inspector-server

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The inspector-server provides tools for debugging and optimizing MCP applications. It exposes endpoints to inspect agent interactions, track context flow, and analyze performance metrics. It connects to local or remote MCP servers via the MCP protocol. Developers use it to troubleshoot agent behavior, monitor context usage, and improve application efficiency.

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Overview

Installation

1Install the package

npxnpx -y @modelcontextprotocol/inspector-server

2Add to Claude

Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "modelcontextprotocol-inspector-server-npm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/inspector-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}