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Overview

This guide walks you through removing the ByteRover V2 MCP server configuration from Windsurf.
We guide assume you’ve previously connected Windsurf with ByteRover V2 via the guide here.
If you have the ByteRover VSCode extension installed, use this automated approach:
1

Clean Up & Migrate

Open the ByteRover extension and click “Clean Up & Migrate”:Clean Up & MigrateThis will automatically remove the MCP configuration and rule file.
2

Uninstall ByteRover Extension

Uninstall the ByteRover extension:Uninstall Extension
3

Verify Removal

Restart Windsurf and verify that byterover-mcp is no longer listed in the MCP settings and the ByteRover extension is removed.

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Option 2: Manual Cleanup

1

Remove ByteRover MCP Server

Open Windsurf Settings and navigate to the MCP settings. Locate the byterover-mcp server:MCP SettingsDelete the byterover-mcp server configuration:Delete MCP Server
2

Remove Automated Instructions

Delete the file .windsurf/rules/byterover-rules.md, which contains the following content:
[byterover-mcp]

You are given two tools from Byterover MCP server, including
## 1. `byterover-store-knowledge`
You `MUST` always use this tool when:

+ Learning new patterns, APIs, or architectural decisions from the codebase
+ Encountering error solutions or debugging techniques
+ Finding reusable code patterns or utility functions
+ Completing any significant task or plan implementation

## 2. `byterover-retrieve-knowledge`
You `MUST` always use this tool when:

+ Starting any new task or implementation to gather relevant context
+ Before making architectural decisions to understand existing patterns
+ When debugging issues to check for previous solutions
+ Working with unfamiliar parts of the codebase
3

Remove from ByteRover Extension

If you have the ByteRover extension installed in Windsurf, remove it:Remove ByteRover Extension
4

Verify Removal

Restart Windsurf and verify that byterover-mcp is no longer listed in the MCP settings and the ByteRover extension is removed.

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