diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 3943d62..d2d709d 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -34,3 +34,8 @@ ASK262_EMBEDDING_PROVIDER=ollama
 
 # Port for the HTTP MCP server (optional, defaults to 8081)
 # ASK262_PORT=8081
+
+# Public URL for the MCP server (used by MCP Inspector to auto-connect)
+# Required when running behind a reverse proxy or in production
+# Example: https://ask262.bendtherules.in or https://your-server.com
+# MCP_PUBLIC_URL=http://localhost:8081