{"version":"2.1.285","anchor":"plugin-mcp-servers-needing-config-yield-warnings","canonical_anchor":"plugin-mcp-servers-needing-config-yield-warnings","heading":"Plugins with unconfigured MCP servers now produce warnings","tier":"notice","area":"Plugins","url":"https:\/\/changelogs.core-directive.com\/v\/2.1.285\/e\/plugin-mcp-servers-needing-config-yield-warnings","release_url":"https:\/\/changelogs.core-directive.com\/v\/2.1.285","markdown":"### Plugins with unconfigured MCP servers now produce warnings\n\nLoading a plugin now collects warnings for its MCP servers that still need configuration\n\n**Unclear.** Where these warnings are shown to the user is not clear.\n\n**What**\n\nWhen Claude Code loads a plugin that brings its own MCP servers (external programs that give Claude extra tools), it now collects a warning for each of those servers that still needs configuration before it can be used.\n\n**Why**\n\nYou may get a clearer message when a plugin's MCP server is not set up, instead of it silently not working.\n\n- Area: Plugins\n- Tier: You'll notice\n- Useful: 1\/5\n- Signal: 1\/5"}