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Claude Code~16 min
Permissions, MCP Servers, and Output Styles
Govern Claude Code with settings precedence and permission rules, configure project MCP servers safely, and adapt behavior with output styles.
What you will be able to do
- ✓Order the settings precedence chain and explain why deny beats allow
- ✓Write permission rules with Tool(specifier) syntax and pick the right permission mode
- ✓Configure a project-scoped MCP server in .mcp.json, select the correct transport, and reference secrets via env vars
- ✓Explain what an output style changes versus CLAUDE.md and skills
4 concepts·7 hands-on exercises·3-question check