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# MCP Inspector Setup Guide
This guide explains how to set up and run the MCP Inspector server using FastMCP.
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## Prerequisites
- **Python 3.13+** installed (managed via `uv` or system Python)
- **Node.js** installed (v16+ recommended) for UI frontend support
- MCP Python package installed with CLI extras:
```bash
uv pip install --upgrade "mcp[cli]"
````
* Basic familiarity with terminal commands
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## Step: Run the MCP Inspector with UI
Start the development server with UI:
```bash
mcp dev mcp_inspector.py
```
You should see output with a URL (e.g., `http://127.0.0.1:8000`) — open it in your browser.
The UI allows you to interactively test your registered tools and see responses.
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