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Add --transport http (or sse)\nExpected: Connection proceeds\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"c4c42218-4b55-4e8d-99a6-9b88ed951337","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Pass --transport http (Streamable HTTP) or --transport sse explicitly; remove trailing slash.\n\nOption: Specify --transport explicitly [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: Inspector v2 CLI/TUI/web launcher\nSteps:\n1. 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