diff --git a/docs/ai-coder/mcp-server.md b/docs/ai-coder/mcp-server.md
index bd86b17761..8b0b9194be 100644
--- a/docs/ai-coder/mcp-server.md
+++ b/docs/ai-coder/mcp-server.md
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ as `io.github.coder/coder`, enabling easy installation in supported MCP clients.
 1. Open VS Code Command Palette and run **MCP: Add Server...**
 1. Select **From MCP Registry**
 1. Search for "Coder" and select it
-1. Enter your Coder deployment URL when prompted (e.g., `https://coder.example.com`)
+1. Enter your Coder deployment hostname when prompted (e.g., `coder.example.com`)
 1. VS Code will automatically handle OAuth2 authentication
 
 #### Claude Desktop (Remote)
diff --git a/server.json b/server.json
index a143951306..8dbe1a0ecc 100644
--- a/server.json
+++ b/server.json
@@ -18,13 +18,13 @@
   "remotes": [
     {
       "type": "streamable-http",
-      "url": "{coder_url}/api/experimental/mcp/http",
+      "url": "https://{coder_hostname}/api/experimental/mcp/http",
       "variables": {
-        "coder_url": {
-          "description": "URL of your Coder deployment (e.g., https://coder.example.com)",
+        "coder_hostname": {
+          "description": "Hostname of your Coder deployment (e.g., coder.example.com)",
           "isRequired": true,
           "format": "string",
-          "placeholder": "https://coder.example.com"
+          "placeholder": "coder.example.com"
         }
       }
     }