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Model Context Protocol (MCP) Inspector tested on Windows 11

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The author details their experience installing and testing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Inspector and server on Windows 11. MCP is an open standard designed to enable AI applications to connect with tools and data in a unified format. The process involved setting up Node.js, addressing PowerShell script execution restrictions, and configuring the MCP Inspector to connect to a filesystem server. Despite encountering two initial issues related to Windows' default security settings and command execution, the author successfully listed directory contents and read file content using the MCP tools. AI

IMPACT Provides a practical guide for developers integrating AI tools and data via the Model Context Protocol.

RANK_REASON The item describes the installation and testing of a specific software tool, MCP Inspector, and its associated server.

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Model Context Protocol (MCP) Inspector tested on Windows 11

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  1. dev.to — MCP tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Amina Alam ·

    I Installed an MCP Server and Tested It: Here's What Happened

    <p><strong>Tested on:</strong> Windows 11 (HP ZBook Firefly), Node.js v24.22.1 (LTS), npm 11.19.1, MCP Inspector v2.12.0, official filesystem MCP server, 23 October 2026.</p> <p>MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets AI apps connect to tools and data in a comm…

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