- Step 1: Choose an MCP server endpoint such as the Inspector or Echo server
- Step 2: Use an MCP client or HTTP tool like curl to connect to the server's /mcp endpoint
- Step 3: Initialize the session with an 'initialize' request including protocol version and client info
- Step 4: Call specific MCP tools or methods, e.g., echo, text extraction, time
- Step 5: Analyze responses for debugging, content validation, or protocol adherence
- Step 6: Use the Inspector for real-time message flow analysis for troubleshooting