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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- Removed outdated statement about auto-open being disabled with authentication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.
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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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@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ The MCP Inspector supports the following configuration settings. To change them,
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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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