# MCP Inspector

> Inspect and test Model Context Protocol servers.

MCP Inspector helps users inspect and test Model Context Protocol servers. The product supports mCP server inspection and web and command-line clients. Starting points include test an agent's tool connection and debug an MCP integration. Check the documentation, license, supported models, hardware requirements, and any separate API or hosting costs. Test on a small representative project before integrating it into an existing system.

## Quick facts

- Categories: Developer Tools
- Official site: https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/inspector
- Last checked: 2026-09-26

## Key features

- MCP server inspection
- Web and command-line clients

## Use cases

- Test an agent's tool connection
- Debug an MCP integration

## Links

- Nextool.ai page: https://nextool.ai/tools/mcp-inspector/
- Alternatives: https://nextool.ai/alternatives/mcp-inspector/

Source: Nextool.ai (https://nextool.ai/tools/mcp-inspector/). Pricing and features change; confirm on the provider's site before relying on them.