[BUG] claude won't load mcp config for scope project

Environment

• Platform (select one):
• [x] Anthropic API
• [ ] AWS Bedrock
• [ ] Google Vertex AI
• [ ] Other: <!-- specify -->
• Claude CLI version: 1.0.90 (Claude Code)
• Operating System: macOS 15.6
• Terminal: iTerm2

Bug Description

claude won't load mcp config for scope project

Steps to Reproduce

1. claude mcp add playwright npx @playwright/mcp@latest -s project

Added stdio MCP server playwright with command: npx @playwright/mcp@latest to project config
File modified: my-project/.mcp.json

1. claude
2. type /mcp

Expected Behavior

See playwright listed as mcp server

Actual Behavior

No mcp server listed