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Support URL parameters for server URL and Transport Type in MCP Inspector for easier system integration #239

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@magicbrighter

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I'm trying to use the MCP Inspector with a local development server, but I'm unsure if the current implementation supports connecting to a local SSE endpoint.

Describe the solution you'd like
I would like to confirm if the MCP Inspector supports connecting to a local Server-Sent Events (SSE) endpoint, specifically using a URL structure like:
http://localhost:5173/#resources?server=http://localhost:8000/sse
If it's not currently supported, I'd appreciate if this functionality could be added to allow easier local development and testing.

Describe alternatives you've considered
I've considered setting up a proxy to redirect local traffic to a supported endpoint structure, but direct support for local SSE endpoints would be more convenient and efficient for development workflows.

Additional context
This feature would greatly enhance the development experience when working with MCP servers locally. It would allow developers to test their implementations more easily without the need for additional configuration or workarounds.
Is this something that's currently supported or planned for future implementation? If not, what would be the best way to work with local MCP server instances using the MCP Inspector?

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