diff --git a/server/src/http/mcp/shell_tools.rs b/server/src/http/mcp/shell_tools.rs
index cbaa80ca..a1c01fa3 100644
--- a/server/src/http/mcp/shell_tools.rs
+++ b/server/src/http/mcp/shell_tools.rs
@@ -85,9 +85,7 @@ fn validate_working_dir(working_dir: &str, ctx: &AppContext) -> Result<PathBuf,
 
     // Also allow the merge workspace so mergemaster can fix conflicts.
     let merge_workspace = project_root.join(".huskies").join("merge_workspace");
-    let canonical_mw = merge_workspace
-        .canonicalize()
-        .unwrap_or_default();
+    let canonical_mw = merge_workspace.canonicalize().unwrap_or_default();
 
     if !canonical_wd.starts_with(&canonical_wt)
         && !(!canonical_mw.as_os_str().is_empty() && canonical_wd.starts_with(&canonical_mw))