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MCP tools deferred by default (hardcoded)

MCP tools are now deferred by default unless marked always-load, with the opt-out hardcoded off.

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AreaMCPwhat it touches
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MCP tools are now deferred by default unless marked always-load, with the opt-out hardcoded off.

All MCP tools that aren't marked always-load are now deferred by default: the internal opt-out check is hardcoded to return false, so MCP tool metadata loading is deferred unless a tool is otherwise force-included.

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