How to Connect to Dynamic Remote MCP Server Using Test User ID in MCP Inspector?

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I am using the dynamic remote MCP server with a test user ID, how do I connect to it in MCP inspector

To connect to your dynamic Remote MCP server with a test user ID using the MCP inspector, follow these steps: 1. Install the MCP Inspector Run the following command in your terminal: bash npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector 2. Enter the Server URL When prompted for the server URL, use the following format for Pipedream’s remote server: https://remote.mcp.pipedream.net/{external_user_id}/{app_slug} - Replace {external_user_id} with your test user ID. - Replace {app_slug} with the slug of your app. 3. Proceed with Inspection The inspector will connect to your dynamic MCP server, and you can begin debugging tool calls. For more details, see the MCP inspector documentation.

Trying setting params like this:

https://remote.mcp.pipedream.net?externalUserId=<exu>&toolMode=full-config&appDiscovery=true

The caveat is that the inspector offers very minimal options for sending additional headers, so any account connections will be short-lived since you can’t easily authenticate as a developer.

I am brand new to inspector, I suppose you have answered the question for what goes in the URL, hitting connect does’t really take me anywhere, do I need to set up auth some how?