Claude Code v2.1.287 ·
The alwaysLoad description now explains what setting it to false does
The alwaysLoad MCP server option now says that false keeps all its tools behind tool search and only true delays startup
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ImprovementsKind: in v2.1.287,
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What
The description of the alwaysLoad option for MCP servers now covers both values:
false: every tool from the server waits behind tool search until it is needed.true: the only value that makes Claude Code wait for the server to connect before startup finishes.
Before, the description covered only true.
Why
Only the description changed. It makes the effect of each value clear before you choose one.
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