What is the difference between global and project MCP config in Roo Code?

Global servers in mcp_settings.json are available in every workspace. Project servers in .roo/mcp.json apply to that repository only, can be committed for your team, and take precedence on name conflicts.

Can Roo Code auto-approve MCP tool calls?

Yes. Each tool can be set to auto-approve from the MCP panel or with an alwaysAllow list in the server config. Only auto-approve read-only tools you trust.

What is the difference between global and project MCP config in Roo Code?

Global servers in mcp_settings.json are available in every workspace. Project servers in .roo/mcp.json apply to that repository only, can be committed for your team, and take precedence on name conflicts.

Can Roo Code auto-approve MCP tool calls?

Yes. Each tool can be set to auto-approve from the MCP panel or with an alwaysAllow list in the server config. Only auto-approve read-only tools you trust.

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How to Install MCP Servers in Roo Code

How to add MCP servers to Roo Code in VS Code — the global mcp_settings.json, project-level .roo/mcp.json, and managing servers from the MCP panel.

Configuring Roo Code

Config file: mcp_settings.json / .roo/mcp.json

Global pathmcp_settings.json (open via the MCP panel)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/path/to/allowed/dir"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

Step-by-step Installation Guide

1
Open the MCP panel
In the Roo Code sidebar, click the MCP servers icon. From there choose Edit Global MCP to open mcp_settings.json, or Edit Project MCP to create .roo/mcp.json in the workspace.
2
Add the server under mcpServers
Add a named entry with "command", "args", and "env". Roo Code uses the standard mcpServers shape, so configs from Cline or Claude Desktop paste in directly. Project entries override global ones with the same name.
3
Confirm it is connected
Save the file. The MCP panel shows each server with a status dot, lets you restart or disable it, and lists its tools with per-tool auto-approve toggles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Open the MCP panel in the Roo Code sidebar and edit the global mcp_settings.json or the project .roo/mcp.json. Add the server under mcpServers with command, args, and env, then save.

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Step-by-step Installation Guide

Open the MCP panel

In the Roo Code sidebar, click the MCP servers icon. From there choose Edit Global MCP to open mcp_settings.json, or Edit Project MCP to create .roo/mcp.json in the workspace.

Add the server under mcpServers

Add a named entry with "command", "args", and "env". Roo Code uses the standard mcpServers shape, so configs from Cline or Claude Desktop paste in directly. Project entries override global ones with the same name.

Confirm it is connected

Save the file. The MCP panel shows each server with a status dot, lets you restart or disable it, and lists its tools with per-tool auto-approve toggles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Open the MCP panel in the Roo Code sidebar and edit the global mcp_settings.json or the project .roo/mcp.json. Add the server under mcpServers with command, args, and env, then save.