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Claude Code v2.1.275 ·

Deferred-loading behaviour for MCP tools tightened

Tools from MCP servers are now deferred from loading by default, with one new exception condition

TierUnder the hoodhow much it should matter to you
Useful2my rating, 1 to 5
Signal1worth watching, 1 to 5
AreaMCPwhat it touches
KindInternal Changesin v2.1.275,
Under the hood

Tools from MCP servers are now deferred from loading by default, with one new exception condition

What

Tools that come from MCP servers (Model Context Protocol, a way to connect external tools to Claude Code) are now deferred (not loaded immediately) unconditionally, whereas before this was gated behind a feature check. The only exception is when a new internal condition is true, in which case deferral is skipped entirely.

Why

This tightens when MCP tools get loaded up front, likely to reduce unnecessary upfront loading, though the specific new exception condition isn't named in a way that says what it represents.

How sure we are
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The writer flagged doubtThe new condition that skips deferral (`Xzt()`) isn't identified, so it's unclear what circumstance it represents.

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