.mcp.json

MCP

Definition

The project-scoped MCP configuration file placed in the repository root. Defines which MCP servers are available for the project, their commands, arguments, and environment variable bindings. Checked into version control to share server configuration with the team. Supports ${ENV_VAR} expansion for credentials.

Example Usage

Check .mcp.json into your repo with GitHub MCP server config using ${GITHUB_TOKEN} so all team members get the same tools without manual setup.

Related Concepts

MCP Server Configuration & Scoping

Tool Design & MCP

Use project-scoped .mcp.json for team tools, user-scoped ~/.claude.json for personal tools

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.mcp.json

Definition

Example Usage

Related Concepts

MCP Server Configuration & Scoping

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