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cliffhall 6b3cecd736 Address PR #1236 review feedback
- Rename RequestMethod → MessageMethod. The type covers notifications and
  results, not just requests; the new name matches the JSDoc.
- Normalize imports to the @inspector/core/mcp/types.js path alias in
  HistoryListPanel, historyUtils, and HistoryScreen (HistoryControls was
  already using the alias).
- Document the cast invariant in extractMethod: SDK types message.method
  as string, but every MessageEntry in this app originates from SDK
  schemas, so the narrowing is safe.
- Type SAMPLE_METHODS as MessageMethod[] in HistoryControls stories so
  the literal-type narrowing isn't lost across the spread.

Skipped two reviewer suggestions: the Mantine Select inline cast (reviewer
self-resolved) and the stale-methodFilter-on-clear UX edge case (deferred
as a separate follow-up — not a Phase 5 audit gap).

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-04-27 10:24:30 -04:00
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screenshots Redesign Resources screen: template panel, subscriptions, hover states, and callback architecture 2026-03-29 20:04:25 -04:00
README.md * Refactored menu on spec pages 2026-03-10 10:22:12 -04:00
v1_problems.md * Refactored menu on spec pages 2026-03-10 10:22:12 -04:00
v2_scope.md Refactor ServerCard stack to use id-based callbacks 2026-04-25 18:33:38 -04:00
v2_screenshots.md Refactor ServerCard stack to use id-based callbacks 2026-04-25 18:33:38 -04:00
v2_server.md * Refactored menu on spec pages 2026-03-10 10:22:12 -04:00
v2_storage.md * Refactored menu on spec pages 2026-03-10 10:22:12 -04:00
v2_ux.md Add v2 UX component interfaces planning document 2026-04-04 19:42:58 -04:00
v2_ux_components.md Add v2 UX component interfaces planning document 2026-04-04 19:42:58 -04:00
v2_ux_features.md Add v2 UX component interfaces planning document 2026-04-04 19:42:58 -04:00
v2_ux_handlers.md Add v2 UX component interfaces planning document 2026-04-04 19:42:58 -04:00
v2_ux_interfaces.md Address PR #1236 review feedback 2026-04-27 10:24:30 -04:00
v2_ux_interfaces_phase_0_4_inventory.md Phase 0 foundations for component interfaces refactor 2026-04-15 16:06:23 -04:00
v2_ux_interfaces_plan.md Phase 4: Move screen selection state into the screens themselves 2026-04-26 09:27:22 -04:00
v2_ux_storybook.md Refactor ServerCard stack to use id-based callbacks 2026-04-25 18:33:38 -04:00
v2_web_client.md * Refactored menu on spec pages 2026-03-10 10:22:12 -04:00

Inspector V2 Brief

Brief | V1 Problems | V2 Scope | V2 Tech Stack | V2 UX

Table of Contents

Motivation and Context

The existing Inspector is hard to maintain for a number of reasons. We decided to create a more maintainable Inspector from the ground up, that retains the deterministic boundary of operation, but exposes a plugin architecture.

Track Protocol Conformance

  • Identify any gaps in V1 inspector
  • Track which features are covered
  • Implement to parity and fill gaps
  • Provide conformance testing in CI

Improve Maintainability

  • Clearer separation of concerns
  • Smaller, reusable components

Provide Extensibility

  • Plugin SDK / API
  • Third parties cand develop/maintain their own plugins for features such as
    • LLM usage
    • Evals
    • Multiple server connections
    • Apps playground
    • Testing of registry configuration
    • Interface with registry

Proper Documentation

  • One big README won't cut it anymore
  • Published documentation in MDX should
    • Render in style of spec
    • Kept up to date
    • Cover all features
    • Discuss troubleshooting strategies
    • Provide detailed contribution guidance that explains architecture and expected idioms