Feature Request: Cleaner MCP Tool Display Format
Status Closed — not planned
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Activity 3 comments · opened Jan 5, 2026 · closed Feb 18, 2026
Problem
Currently, MCP tool calls in Claude Code are displayed via verbose bash commands:
mcp-cli call serena/list_memories '{}'
This creates visual noise and is harder to scan quickly during conversations.
Proposed Solution
Add a native, compact display format for MCP tool calls:
serena - list_memories (MCP)()
Or similar to how other AI coding tools display it:
serena - list_memories (MCP)(param: "value")
Benefits
- Cleaner UI/UX
- Faster to read and scan
- Less visual noise in conversation
- Consistent with other AI coding tools
Additional Context
When working with MCP servers frequently (Serena, Context7, etc.), the verbose bash command format significantly increases cognitive load compared to a compact native display.
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