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Default github mcp server toolset not included by default #4436

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@bart-westenenk-bex

Describe the bug

The github mcp server has a default toolset called 'default', however, it does not seem to be enabled by default.

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GitHub Copilot CLI 1.0.79

Steps to reproduce the behavior

Open copilot cli
use /mcp show on the built-in github mcp server
See it is missing permissions

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Expected behavior

I expect the above list to be same as the list when using the default mcp server toolset

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  1. added
    area:mcpMCP server configuration, discovery, connectivity, OAuth, policy, and registry
    and removed on Nov 15, 2026
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