feat: deep linking implementation for ToolHive Studio

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+# Deep Linking in ToolHive Studio
+
+ToolHive Studio supports deep linking to provide a seamless user experience when installing MCP servers. This feature allows external tools, documentation, and error messages to direct users directly to the server installation page in the UI.
+
+## Overview
+
+The deep linking system consists of:
+
+1. **Custom URL Scheme**: `toolhive://` protocol for OS-level integration
+2. **HTTP Control Endpoint**: Fallback for when the UI is already running
+3. **CLI Command Generation**: Alternative for command-line users
+
+## URL Scheme Format
+
+```
+toolhive://action?parameter=value
+```
+
+### Supported Actions
+
+#### `install-server`
+
+Navigate to the server installation page in the registry.
+
+**Parameters:**
+
+- `server` (required): Server name to install
+- `registry` (optional): Registry name (defaults to 'official')
+
+**Example:**
+
+```
+toolhive://install-server?server=github&registry=official
+```
+
+## HTTP Control Endpoint
+
+When ToolHive Studio is running, it starts an HTTP control server on `http://127.0.0.1:51234` for programmatic navigation.
+
+### Endpoints
+
+#### `GET /health`
+
+Check if the control server is running.
+
+**Response:**
+
+```json
+{
+  "status": "ok",
+  "service": "toolhive-studio-control",
+  "timestamp": "2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z"
+}
+```
+
+#### `POST /navigate`
+
+Navigate to a deep link URL.
+
+**Request Body:**
+
+```json
+{
+  "url": "toolhive://install-server?server=github-mcp-server"
+}
+```
+
+**Response:**
+
+```json
+{
+  "success": true,
+  "message": "Navigation handled"
+}
+```
+
+#### `GET /navigate?url=<encoded-url>`
+
+Alternative GET endpoint for navigation.
+
+**Example:**
+
+```
+GET /navigate?url=toolhive%3A//install-server%3Fserver%3Dgithub-mcp-server
+```
+
+## Usage Examples
+
+### From Documentation
+
+Include deep links in your MCP server documentation:
+
+````markdown
+## Quick Install
+
+Click here to install in ToolHive Studio:
+[Install GitHub MCP Server](toolhive://install-server?server=github-mcp-server&registry=official)
+
+Or run this command:
+
+```bash
+thv run --registry official github-mcp-server
+```
+````
+
+### From Error Messages
+
+When a required secret is missing, generate a deep link:
+
+```typescript
+const deepLink = `toolhive://install-server?server=${serverName}&secret_API_KEY=<your-api-key>`
+console.error(`Missing API_KEY. Configure it here: ${deepLink}`)
+```
+
+### From External Tools
+
+Use the HTTP control endpoint to navigate programmatically:
+
+```bash
+# Check if ToolHive Studio is running
+curl -s http://127.0.0.1:51234/health
+
+# Navigate to install page
+curl -X POST http://127.0.0.1:51234/navigate \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{"url": "toolhive://install-server?server=my-server"}'
+```
+
+### From JavaScript/Node.js
+
+```javascript
+async function openInToolHive(serverName, environment = {}, secrets = {}) {
+  const url = new URL('toolhive://install-server')
+  url.searchParams.set('server', serverName)
+
+  // Add environment variables
+  for (const [key, value] of Object.entries(environment)) {
+    url.searchParams.set(`env_${key}`, value)
+  }
+
+  // Add secrets
+  for (const [key, value] of Object.entries(secrets)) {
+    url.searchParams.set(`secret_${key}`, value)
+  }
+
+  // Try HTTP control endpoint first (if UI is running)
+  try {
+    const response = await fetch('http://127.0.0.1:51234/navigate', {
+      method: 'POST',
+      headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+      body: JSON.stringify({ url: url.toString() }),
+    })
+
+    if (response.ok) {
+      console.log('Navigated via control endpoint')
+      return
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    // Control endpoint not available, fall back to OS
+  }
+
+  // Fallback to OS deep link (will launch app if not running)
+  window.open(url.toString(), '_blank')
+}
+```
+
+## Implementation Details
+
+### OS Integration
+
+The deep linking system registers the `toolhive://` protocol with the operating system:
+
+- **macOS**: Uses `app.setAsDefaultProtocolClient()` and handles `open-url` events
+- **Windows**: Registers protocol in registry, handles via `second-instance` event
+- **Linux**: Uses desktop file registration, handles via command line arguments
+
+### Security Considerations
+
+1. **Local Only**: The HTTP control endpoint only binds to `127.0.0.1` (localhost)
+2. **URL Validation**: All URLs must start with `toolhive://`
+3. **Parameter Sanitization**: All parameters are validated and sanitized
+4. **No Sensitive Data**: Secrets in URLs are for convenience only; users should set them securely
+
+### Error Handling
+
+- Invalid URLs are logged and ignored
+- Navigation failures fall back to the default page
+- Network errors in the control endpoint are handled gracefully
+- Missing required parameters show appropriate error messages
+
+## Best Practices
+
+1. **Always provide CLI alternatives** for users who prefer command-line tools
+2. **Use environment variables** for non-sensitive configuration
+3. **Prompt for secrets** rather than including them in URLs when possible
+4. **Test deep links** on all supported platforms
+5. **Provide fallback instructions** if deep linking fails
+
+## Testing
+
+You can test deep links using:
+
+```bash
+# macOS
+open "toolhive://install-server?server=test-server"
+
+# Windows
+start "toolhive://install-server?server=test-server"
+
+# Linux
+xdg-open "toolhive://install-server?server=test-server"
+
+# HTTP Control Endpoint
+curl -X POST http://127.0.0.1:51234/navigate \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{"url": "toolhive://install-server?server=test-server"}'
+```

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