Built-in computer-use MCP server disappeared from /mcp list
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 11, 2026 by jhlustig Closed Apr 11, 2026
Description
The built-in computer-use MCP server no longer appears in the /mcp server list, making it impossible to enable or use.
Environment
- Claude Code version: 2.1.101
- OS: macOS (Darwin 25.3.0)
- Plan: Max (authenticated via claude.ai OAuth)
- Shell: zsh
Steps to reproduce
- Run
claudein interactive mode - Type
/mcp - Look for
computer-usein the server list — it is not present
Expected behavior
computer-use should appear in the /mcp list as a built-in server that can be enabled/disabled, as documented.
Actual behavior
The server does not appear at all. Only cloud-based MCP servers (Canva, Gmail, Google Calendar, Fireflies) are listed.
Additional context
computer-usewas previously enabled and working in earlier sessions on this same machine.claude.jsonstill has"enabledMcpServers": ["computer-use"]in the project config from when it was last enabled- All documented requirements are met: macOS, v2.1.85+, Max plan, interactive session, claude.ai auth
- The server was working as recently as April 11, 2026 (earlier that day), then stopped appearing after a session restart
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