[bot] Update Learning Hub for /plugins removal, MCP 2026-07-28, hook trace context, and copilot app command (#2851)

* Update Learning Hub for Copilot CLI v1.0.81 changes

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@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: 'Understanding MCP Servers'
description: 'Learn how Model Context Protocol servers extend GitHub Copilot with access to external tools, databases, and APIs.'
authors:
- GitHub Copilot Learning Hub Team
lastUpdated: 2026-07-13
lastUpdated: 2026-08-28
estimatedReadingTime: '8 minutes'
tags:
- mcp
@@ -92,6 +92,8 @@ Example `.mcp.json` or `.vscode/mcp.json`:
}
```
> **Protocol update (v1.0.81+)**: GitHub Copilot CLI, the SDK, IDE integrations, and in-memory clients now support the **MCP 2026-07-28 specification**, keeping compatibility current with the latest Model Context Protocol servers as they adopt the new spec revision.
### Installing MCP Servers from the Registry
GitHub Copilot CLI provides a registry-based install flow that lets you browse and install MCP servers with guided configuration — no manual JSON editing required. In v1.0.64+, use the `/mcp registry` sub-command to browse available servers: