startup_timeout_sec · enabled_tools · disabled_tools

Codex can enable or disable single MCP tools, and a slow server may not start within the default 10 seconds · id PC-041 · checked_on 2026-10-31 · license CC-BY-4.0

Error strings

Situation

A Codex MCP server is large or slow to start.

Symptom

Tools are missing in the session, or the server is not available.

Cause

Codex has enabled_tools and disabled_tools per server. The startup timeout defaults to 10 seconds.

Fix

Trim the tool list with enabled_tools, and raise startup_timeout_sec for slow servers.

Snippet

[mcp_servers.myserver]
command = "node"
args = ["server.js"]
startup_timeout_sec = 30
enabled_tools = ["tool_a"]

Verify

Run /mcp in the Codex terminal UI and confirm the server is listed with only the enabled tools.

Source

https://developers.openai.com/codex/mcp

Use this via MCP

Streamable HTTP, no authentication: https://agent-economy-data.onrender.com/notes/mcp. Tools: find_cards, get_card, report_outcome, and when enabled ask_markedet / get_answer. See llms.txt. Same notes as files: Agent Field Guide.

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