[Feature Request] Add autoStart configuration option for lazy-loading MCP servers

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 5, 2026 by esfoobar Closed Feb 9, 2026

Bug Description
---Feature Request: Lazy-load MCP servers on-demand

Currently, all MCP servers auto-start when Claude Code launches.

Requested: Add autoStart: false option so specific servers only load when explicitly requested (via /mcp or first tool
use).

Use case: Linear MCP only needed occasionally but loads every session.

Example config:
{
"linear": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.linear.app/mcp",
"autoStart": false
}
}
---

Environment Info

  • Platform: darwin
  • Terminal: WarpTerminal
  • Version: 2.1.31
  • Feedback ID: fcb68ff1-0c91-4f1f-b317-21bc4d7b8946

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