CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_PLUGIN_LOCAL_MCP_SERVERS
Updated by Alex Sorokoletov
CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_PLUGIN_LOCAL_MCP_SERVERS is a Claude Code environment variable. Added in v2.1.304 and still present in v2.1.310. It is not in the official reference.
| Status | Present in v2.1.310 |
|---|---|
| Added | Added in v2.1.304 |
| Category | MCP |
| Official docs | Not listed |
How to set it
For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:
export CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_PLUGIN_LOCAL_MCP_SERVERS=<value>
claudeTo apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:
// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"env": {
"CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_PLUGIN_LOCAL_MCP_SERVERS": "<value>"
}
}Related variables
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Frequently asked questions
Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_PLUGIN_LOCAL_MCP_SERVERS?
Added in v2.1.304 and still present in v2.1.310.
How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_PLUGIN_LOCAL_MCP_SERVERS?
Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_PLUGIN_LOCAL_MCP_SERVERS=value), or add it to the "env" object in ~/.claude/settings.json to apply it to every session.
All variables, searchable: Claude Code environment variables.