mcp-inspector-desktop

Name: mcp-inspector-desktop
Rating: 1.8 (1 reviews)
Author: cicbyte

by cicbyte·★ 0·Score 36

A native desktop wrapper for MCP Inspector built with Tauri v2 that provides a seamless debugging experience without browser tabs.

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Overview

This is a dedicated desktop application that wraps the MCP Inspector tool, providing a native interface for debugging MCP servers. The application is built with Tauri v2, React 18, and Rust, offering a streamlined experience with features like one-click startup/stop, real-time logging, automatic port allocation, and session token capture. It supports Windows, macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon), and Linux platforms, making it a cross-platform solution for developers working with MCP servers.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

you:Debugging MCP servers without leaving the IDE or development environment

you:Monitoring MCP server processes and logs in real-time

you:Streamlining the MCP server development workflow with a native desktop interface

you:How do I start using MCP Inspector Desktop?

you:What should I do if macOS blocks the application?

When to choose this

Choose this when you want a dedicated desktop interface for debugging MCP servers without switching between browser tabs and your development environment.

When NOT to choose this

Don't choose this if you prefer web-based debugging tools or if you need advanced features not provided by MCP Inspector itself.

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Installation

From Release

Download the appropriate package for your platform from the [Releases](https://github.com/cicbyte/mcp-inspector-desktop/releases) page:

| Platform | Format | |----------|--------| | Windows | .exe / .msi | | macOS | .dmg (Universal Binary) | | Linux | .AppImage / .deb / .rpm |

Prerequisites

**Node.js** v18+
**Rust** 1.70+
**System dependencies**:

- Windows: [WebView2](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/) - Linux: libwebkit2gtk-4.1-dev - macOS: No additional dependencies

MCP Inspector CLI

Install the MCP Inspector CLI globally:

npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/inspector

FAQ

How do I start using MCP Inspector Desktop?: After installation, simply click the 'Launch Inspector' button. The application will automatically start the MCP Inspector process and display it in the main window.
What should I do if macOS blocks the application?: Right-click the app and select 'Open', then click 'Open' in the dialog. Alternatively, use the terminal command: `xattr -cr /Applications/MCP\ Inspector\ Desktop.app`

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