use_aws_mcp + MCP Inspector: Complete MCP Integration

use_aws_mcp is a MCP server that amazon-q-cli's use_aws tool extracted into independent mcp, for general aws api usage..

When integrated with MCP Inspector, you can:

• Access use_aws_mcp functionality through MCP Inspector

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up use_aws_mcp in MCP Inspector, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

• use_aws_mcp will be fully integrated and operational
• You can use use_aws_mcp tools directly in MCP Inspector
• All use_aws_mcp capabilities will be available for your workflows

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• MCP Inspector installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (CLI Tool)

Installation

Step 1: Install use_aws_mcp

Configuration

Step 2: Configure MCP Inspector

1. Open MCP Inspector settings
2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
3. Add use_aws_mcp server with appropriate settings
4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use use_aws_mcp in MCP Inspector:

Testing Your Setup

1. Launch MCP Inspector
2. Verify use_aws_mcp is available in the tools list
3. Test basic use_aws_mcp functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Connection Failed

Symptoms: Inspector UI shows "Disconnected"

Cause: Server process exited or failed to start.

Solution:

• Check the terminal where you ran npx ... for error output from your server.
• Ensure your server prints JSON-RPC messages to stdout.

Tools Not Showing

Symptoms: Tool list is empty

Cause: Server did not send tools/list response or capabilities negotiation failed.

Solution:

• Check the "Console" or "Logs" tab in the Inspector to see the raw communication.
• Verify your server code correctly implements the ListToolsRequest handler.

use_aws_mcp not appearing in MCP Inspector

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check use_aws_mcp installation
• Restart MCP Inspector
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that use_aws_mcp is integrated with MCP Inspector:

• Explore all use_aws_mcp capabilities through MCP Inspector
• Check out other MCP servers that work with MCP Inspector
• Join the MCP community for tips and support
• Consider contributing to use_aws_mcp development

Need Help?

• Search for use_aws_mcp documentation
• Check the MCP Inspector MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions