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Copilot desktop suddenly can't connect to/access the same MCP servers that th...

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Description

Copilot desktop suddenly can't connect to/access the same MCP servers that the cli can. These MCP servers and plugins were only installed via Copilot Desktop's settings and were working just fine until some random forced update in the last 24 hours.

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| App version | 1.0.21 |
| OS | Windows 10.0.22631 |
| Theme | GitHub |
| Path | /chat |
| Tenure | Week 8 |

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No files, tests, or entry points are identified in the report. Reproduce the connection failure on Copilot Desktop 1.0.21 on Windows 10, compare the affected MCP servers with the CLI behavior, and use the result to define a verified fix.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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