How can an MCP server hide its tool-call list, or show the calls inside the native « Thought for Xs » panel?

· Community Openai · Sept. 19, 2026, 5:54 p.m.
Summary
The post discusses ways to control the visibility of tool-call lists generated by a custom MCP server on ChatGPT Plus. It highlights the current limitations in displaying multiple tool calls in a clear manner and seeks advice on achieving cleaner rendering of these calls during long tasks. The author queries whether certain display options or features are currently achievable or if they should be directed to feature requests.
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