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Fix stdio MCP servers working directory behavior

Cluster 113888. Data as of 2026-10-26 12:29 UTC

Nothing open on GitHub. Fix merged in #114849 on 18 Sep 2026. Check it covers your case.

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These issues and pull requests address a bug where stdio MCP servers start in the Hermes process directory rather than the session's working directory. The changes aim to correct the default working directory used when spawning stdio servers.

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#114849 fix(mcp): stdio servers start in the session working directory, not the Hermes launch dir (#113888, salvage #113890)

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files: acp_adapter/server.py, tests/acp_adapter/test_server.py, tests/tools/test_mcp_tool.py, tools/mcp_tool_transport.py, website/docs/user-guide/features/mcp.md

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#113890 fix(mcp): stdio servers default to the session working directory · merged via another change → 787b6eb, #114849, #113888, #113890

Closed issues · 1

Closed#113888stdio MCP servers spawn in the Hermes process directory instead of the session working directory

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Merged PRs: #114849
Closed issues: 1
Attempts: 1 PR closed without merging
Fix link checked: 18 Sep 2026

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