Add HTTPS support for secure local development #482
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- Implement HTTPS server support for both client and proxy server - Add INSPECTOR_SSL_CERT_PATH and INSPECTOR_SSL_KEY_PATH environment variables - Include fallback to HTTP when SSL certificates are missing or invalid - Add cross-platform SSL certificate generation script - Update documentation with HTTPS configuration instructions
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Hi, I see that you have a test plan listed, did you actually test this yet or should it still be in draft mode? |
I've tested everything except the multi-platform aspects. |
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Summary
• Add HTTPS server support for both client UI and proxy server to enable secure local development
• Implement environment variable configuration with
INSPECTOR_SSL_CERT_PATHandINSPECTOR_SSL_KEY_PATH• Include automatic fallback to HTTP when SSL certificates are missing or invalid
• Add cross-platform SSL certificate generation script supporting macOS, Linux, and Windows
Motivation
OAuth flow testing requires digest security libraries that are restricted to HTTPS-only scenarios for security reasons. This enhancement enables proper OAuth testing in the MCP Inspector by providing secure HTTPS endpoints.
Test plan
./generate-ssl.sh