[Feature Request] Account-level MCP server configuration that syncs across devices and products

Great feature request — this would significantly improve multi-device workflows.

A few implementation considerations that might help shape the design:

Sync Strategy Options

1. Account-bound centralized storage — Store configs in Anthropic's backend, synced on login. Simplest UX but requires backend changes and introduces latency on startup.

1. Git-backed sync — Point to a git repo URL in account settings (e.g., github.com/user/.claude-mcp-config). Products clone/pull on startup. Fits existing dev workflows and enables version control.

1. Hybrid approach — Simple servers sync via account, complex configs (secrets, local paths) stay local with merge logic.

Edge Cases to Consider

• Local path references — MCP configs often reference local executables (~/scripts/my-mcp-server.py). These paths break across machines. Perhaps support ${HOME} or ${CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR} variables?

• Secrets handling — Some MCP servers need API keys. Account sync would need encrypted secret storage or reference to local secret files.

• Conflict resolution — When local and synced configs differ (e.g., user modified locally), how should merge work? Git-style diff? Last-write-wins? Manual resolution?

Minimal MVP

If this ships incrementally, a simple first step could be:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "_sync": "https://api.anthropic.com/user/mcp-config"
  }
}

Products check the sync URL on startup (with reasonable caching), merge with local overrides. Users manage their config via a web UI on claude.ai.

Would love to see this happen — maintaining configs across CLI, Desktop, and browser is friction I'd happily eliminate.

Found 2 possible duplicate issues:

1. https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/22648
2. https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/27458

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Closing as duplicate of #22648 which covers account-level settings sync (including MCP servers) more broadly.

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