docs: update /mcp refresh to /mcp reload

[adamfweidman]

Summary

This PR updates the documentation to reflect that the command to reload MCP servers is /mcp reload instead of /mcp refresh. This matches the current actual behavior of the CLI.

Details

Changed the description of the reload command under the /mcp section in docs/reference/commands.md to indicate that it "Reloads all MCP servers and re-discovers their available tools." (previously listed as refresh and described as "Restarts...").

Related Issues

None

How to Validate

Read the updated documentation in docs/reference/commands.md and confirm it says /mcp reload and uses the word "Reloads".

Pre-Merge Checklist

• Updated relevant documentation and README (if needed)
• Added/updated tests (if needed)
• Noted breaking changes (if any)
• Validated on required platforms/methods:
  • MacOS
    • npm run
    • npx
    • Docker
    • Podman
    • Seatbelt
  • Windows
    • npm run
    • npx
    • Docker
  • Linux
    • npm run
    • npx
    • Docker

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[gemini-code-assist]

Summary of Changes

Hello, I'm Gemini Code Assist¹! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed!

This pull request addresses an inconsistency between the documentation and the actual behavior of the CLI by updating the /mcp command reference. It ensures that users are correctly informed about the command to reload MCP servers, improving the accuracy and usability of the documentation.

Highlights

• Documentation Update: The documentation for the /mcp command has been updated to reflect the correct command for reloading MCP servers, changing from /mcp refresh to /mcp reload.
• Command Description Clarification: The description for the reload command was also updated from "Restarts all MCP servers..." to "Reloads all MCP servers and re-discovers their available tools."

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Code Review

This pull request updates the documentation to reflect that the command to reload MCP servers is /mcp reload, not /mcp refresh. The change correctly aligns the documentation with the current implementation, where reload is the primary command name and refresh is an alias. The change is accurate and improves documentation clarity.

_{Note: Security Review has been skipped due to the limited scope of the PR.}

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