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feat: add 'never' option for mcp_timeout to disable timeout #8633

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@Skyline-23

Problem

Currently, mcp_timeout in experimental config only accepts positive integers (milliseconds). There's no way to completely disable timeout for MCP tool calls.

Some MCP tools may take a long time to execute (e.g., long-running browser automation, complex code analysis), and users need an option to disable the timeout entirely.

Proposed Solution

Allow mcp_timeout to accept "never" as a value to disable timeout:

{
  "experimental": {
    "mcp_timeout": "never"
  }
}

Alternatives Considered

  • Using a very large number (e.g., 999999999) - not intuitive
  • A separate boolean flag - adds complexity

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  1. github-actions commented on Jan 15, 2026

    @github-actions
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    This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

    Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.

  2. github-actions commented on Mar 26, 2026

    @github-actions
    Contributor

    To stay organized issues are automatically closed after 90 days of no activity. If the issue is still relevant please open a new one.

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