fix: respect mcpEnabled setting to prevent automatic MCP server initialization #6017
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Fixes #6014
Summary
This PR addresses the issue where MCP servers automatically start when the IDE loads, consuming significant memory with no way to disable them without removing the entire extension.
Changes
ClineProviderto check themcpEnabledsetting before initializing MCP HubMcpHubconstructor to accept anautoInitializeparameter (default true for backward compatibility)enableServers()anddisableServers()methods to McpHub for dynamic controlBehavior
mcpEnabledis false (default), MCP servers will not start automaticallyTesting
This implementation ensures that users have full control over MCP server initialization, preventing unwanted memory consumption while maintaining the ability to use MCP features when needed.
Important
This PR modifies MCP server initialization to respect the
mcpEnabledsetting, preventing automatic startup and allowing dynamic control via user settings.ClineProvidernow checksmcpEnabledsetting before initializing MCP Hub.McpHubconstructor updated to acceptautoInitializeparameter (default true).enableServers()anddisableServers()methods added toMcpHubfor dynamic control.McpHub.spec.ts.This description was created by
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