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Deprecating support for .vscode/mcp.json is a terrible idea

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Description

### Describe the bug

I just tried using the CLI and hit this:
[Deprecation of vscode mcp json](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/reference/copilot-cli-reference/cli-command-reference#migrating-from-vscodemcpjson)

I use that mcp.json all the time in VS code. Now I need two mcp.json files?

### Affected version

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### Steps to reproduce the behavior

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### Expected behavior

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### Additional context

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Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start with the linked migration guidance and review how the CLI currently handles .vscode/mcp.json versus its replacement configuration. Confirm the intended compatibility behavior and identify the relevant configuration discovery and documentation entry points. Done means the issue has a decided, tested approach that avoids requiring duplicate mcp.json files.

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Assessment

Tech stack
shell, vscode
Domain
cli, developer-experience
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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