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addRoot
Last update:
May 18, 2026
Registers a root with your MCP client at runtime. A root is a named URI that provides instruction to the MCP server to scope resources, hint at relevant directories, and improve performance.
Description
The
addRoot function registers a root with your MCP client at runtime. A root is a named URI that provides instruction to the MCP server.Roots are used to:
- Scope which resources the client can see (security and least privilege).
- Give the server hints about relevant directories, repositories, or data domains.
- Improve performance and relevance when listing or reading resources.
Returns
Void
Syntax
addRoot(struct root)Called as an instance method on an MCP client:
mcpClient.addRoot(root)History
New in ColdFusion 2025.8
Parameters
| Field | Data type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
name | String | Yes | Logical name/label for this root. |
uri | String | Yes | URI for the root (e.g. file:// or custom schemes). |
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