inspector

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Inspector is a powerful visual testing tool designed specifically for MCP servers, enabling developers to ensure the quality and performance of their applications. With its strong features, it streamlines the testing process, making it essential for teams focused on delivering flawless user experiences.

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Intermediate15 minutes to implementdevelopment

Saves ~90 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

claude install modelcontextprotocol/inspector

Works with:

GitHub CopilotVS Code

Overview

About This Skill

How to Use

["1. **Install Inspector**: Ensure Inspector is installed and configured on your MCP servers. Follow the official documentation for setup instructions.","2. **Define Testing Criteria**: Identify the specific performance metrics you want to analyze, such as response time, memory usage, or CPU load.","3. **Run Performance Tests**: Use Inspector to run comprehensive performance tests on your application. Focus on critical user flows and high-traffic areas.","4. **Analyze Results**: Review the test results to identify performance bottlenecks. Inspector provides detailed reports and visualizations to help pinpoint issues.","5. **Implement Optimizations**: Based on the analysis, implement the suggested optimizations. Monitor the application's performance after each change to ensure improvements."]

Use Cases

Automating visual regression tests for web applications to catch UI discrepancies early.

Ensuring UI consistency across different browser versions to maintain a uniform user experience.

Integrating visual tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance.

Identifying visual bugs before production deployment to prevent user-facing issues.

Best For

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Setup & Installation

Quick Install

Terminal

claude install modelcontextprotocol/inspector

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/inspector

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: GitHub Copilot, VS Code

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Use Inspector to analyze the performance of the [APPLICATION_NAME] on MCP servers. Identify the top 3 performance bottlenecks based on [CRITERIA] such as response time, memory usage, or CPU load. For each bottleneck, suggest specific optimizations and estimate the potential performance improvement.

Example Output

After running Inspector on the 'E-Commerce Platform' application, the following performance bottlenecks were identified:

1. **Database Query Optimization**: The product search query is taking an average of 1.2 seconds to execute, which is causing delays in page loading. Optimizing the query by adding appropriate indexes and refining the search algorithm could reduce this time by up to 40%.

2. **Image Loading**: The application loads high-resolution product images without lazy loading, resulting in a 1.5-second delay in initial page rendering. Implementing lazy loading and compressing images could improve the initial load time by 30%.

3. **API Response Time**: The checkout API is experiencing high latency due to unnecessary data processing. Streamlining the API response by reducing redundant data processing could enhance the response time by 25%.

By addressing these bottlenecks, the overall performance of the 'E-Commerce Platform' can be significantly improved, leading to a better user experience and increased customer satisfaction.