MCP server scopes renamed: 'project' → 'local' and 'global' → 'user'. Any config or tooling referencing the old scope names needs updating.
Change
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Total Changes (vs Average)
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Version Type
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Release Focus
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Change Category
Ecosystem Impact
MCP has appeared in 4 of the last 10 releases, making it the most consistently active platform area. Scope renames like this suggest API terminology is still being stabilized ahead of broader adoption.
Key Themes
1MCP Scope Terminology Standardized
May Help If You've Noticed
MCP server config stops working after updating — 'project' and 'global' scope names are no longer valid
Automation scripts targeting MCP scopes throw unexpected errors or fail silently after the update
Changes in Claude Code v0.2.49
Other1 change
•Previous MCP server scopes have been renamed: previous "project" scope is now "local" and "global" scope is now "user"