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docs: Update README to reflect auto-open now works with authentication
- Removed outdated statement about auto-open being disabled with authentication - Clarified that browser automatically opens with token pre-filled in URL - Updated MCP_AUTO_OPEN_ENABLED description to note it works with authentication The README now accurately reflects the improved developer experience where authentication no longer prevents the browser from auto-opening. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]>
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http://localhost:6274/?MCP_PROXY_AUTH_TOKEN=3a1c267fad21f7150b7d624c160b7f09b0b8c4f623c7107bbf13378f051538d4
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This token must be included as a Bearer token in the Authorization header for all requests to the server. When authentication is enabled, auto-open is disabled by default to ensure you use the secure URL.
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This token must be included as a Bearer token in the Authorization header for all requests to the server. The inspector will automatically open your browser with the token pre-filled in the URL.
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**Recommended: Use the pre-filled URL** - Click or copy the link shown in the console to open the inspector with the token already configured.
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**Automatic browser opening** - The inspector now automatically opens your browser with the token pre-filled in the URL when authentication is enabled.
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**Alternative: Manual configuration** - If you already have the inspector open:
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| `MCP_REQUEST_TIMEOUT_RESET_ON_PROGRESS` | Reset timeout on progress notifications | true |
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| `MCP_REQUEST_MAX_TOTAL_TIMEOUT` | Maximum total timeout for requests sent to the MCP server (ms) (Use with progress notifications) | 60000 |
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| `MCP_PROXY_FULL_ADDRESS` | Set this if you are running the MCP Inspector Proxy on a non-default address. Example: http://10.1.1.22:5577 | "" |
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| `MCP_AUTO_OPEN_ENABLED` | Enable automatic browser opening when inspector starts. Only as environment var, not configurable in browser. | true |
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| `MCP_AUTO_OPEN_ENABLED` | Enable automatic browser opening when inspector starts (works with authentication enabled). Only as environment var, not configurable in browser. | true |
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These settings can be adjusted in real-time through the UI and will persist across sessions.
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