inspector/specification/README.md
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Based on MCPJam Inspector analysis:
- Server connection card with status indicators
- Resizable panel layouts for Tools/Resources/Prompts screens
- Form generation from JSON Schema
- Error handling patterns (inline errors, retry count, doc links)

Also updates nav links in all spec files to include v2_ux.md.

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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