diff --git a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/oxc_config_auto_discovery/snapshots.toml b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/oxc_config_auto_discovery/snapshots.toml
index 7868c3fcd2..0316c9e77a 100644
--- a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/oxc_config_auto_discovery/snapshots.toml
+++ b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/oxc_config_auto_discovery/snapshots.toml
@@ -28,9 +28,9 @@ steps = [
   { argv = ["vp", "fmt", "index.js"], cwd = "src" },
   { argv = ["vpt", "print-file", "src/index.js"], comment = "The root fmt settings apply from a subdirectory too." },
   { argv = ["vpt", "write-file", "src/vite.config.ts", "export default { lint: { rules: { 'no-console': 'off' } }, fmt: { singleQuote: false, semi: true } };\n"] },
-  { argv = ["vp", "lint", "index.js"], cwd = "src", comment = "The root lint config still applies when the working directory has its own lint settings.", continue-on-failure = true },
+  { argv = ["vp", "lint", "index.js"], cwd = "src", comment = "Oxlint discovers the lint settings in the working directory.", continue-on-failure = true },
   { argv = ["vp", "fmt", "index.js"], cwd = "src" },
-  { argv = ["vpt", "print-file", "src/index.js"], comment = "The root fmt settings still apply when the working directory has its own fmt block." },
+  { argv = ["vpt", "print-file", "src/index.js"], comment = "Oxfmt discovers the fmt settings in the working directory." },
   { argv = ["vp", "lint", "src/index.js"], comment = "Running from the root keeps per-file nested lint configs disabled.", continue-on-failure = true },
   { argv = ["vp", "fmt", "src/index.js"] },
   { argv = ["vpt", "print-file", "src/index.js"], comment = "Running from the root keeps per-file nested fmt configs disabled." },
diff --git a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/oxc_config_auto_discovery/snapshots/discover_config_from_subdirectory.md b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/oxc_config_auto_discovery/snapshots/discover_config_from_subdirectory.md
index fe2c411a35..b15e387a33 100644
--- a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/oxc_config_auto_discovery/snapshots/discover_config_from_subdirectory.md
+++ b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/oxc_config_auto_discovery/snapshots/discover_config_from_subdirectory.md
@@ -47,20 +47,10 @@ console.log('hello')
 
 ## `cd src && vp lint index.js`
 
-The root lint config still applies when the working directory has its own lint settings.
-
-**Exit code:** 1
+Oxlint discovers the lint settings in the working directory.
 
 ```
-
-  × eslint(no-console): Unexpected console statement.
-   ╭─[index.js:1:1]
- 1 │ console.log('hello')
-   · ───────────
-   ╰────
-  help: Delete this console statement.
-
-Found 0 warnings and 1 error.
+Found 0 warnings and 0 errors.
 Finished in <duration> on 1 file with <n> rules using <n> threads.
 ```
 
@@ -72,10 +62,10 @@ Finished in <duration> on 1 files using <n> threads.
 
 ## `vpt print-file src/index.js`
 
-The root fmt settings still apply when the working directory has its own fmt block.
+Oxfmt discovers the fmt settings in the working directory.
 
 ```
-console.log('hello')
+console.log("hello");
 ```
 
 ## `vp lint src/index.js`
@@ -88,7 +78,7 @@ Running from the root keeps per-file nested lint configs disabled.
 
   × eslint(no-console): Unexpected console statement.
    ╭─[src/index.js:1:1]
- 1 │ console.log('hello')
+ 1 │ console.log("hello");
    · ───────────
    ╰────
   help: Delete this console statement.
diff --git a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots.toml b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots.toml
index 8aab529fb9..bd1dc6d22c 100644
--- a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots.toml
+++ b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots.toml
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 [[case]]
-name = "root_format_options"
+name = "discovered_format_options"
 vp = ["local", "global"]
 cwd = "packages/app"
 steps = [
-  { argv = ["vp", "fmt", "--check", "index.js"], comment = "The package format settings cannot replace the root settings.", continue-on-failure = true },
-  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-lint", "index.js"], comment = "The formatting phase of check uses the same root config.", continue-on-failure = true },
+  { argv = ["vp", "fmt", "--check", "index.js"], comment = "Oxfmt discovers the package format settings.", continue-on-failure = true },
+  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-lint", "index.js"], comment = "The check command keeps the root format settings.", continue-on-failure = true },
   { argv = ["vp", "fmt", "index.js"] },
-  { argv = ["vpt", "print-file", "index.js"], comment = "The root single-quote and semicolon settings apply without changing the package working directory." },
-  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-lint", "index.js"] },
+  { argv = ["vpt", "print-file", "index.js"], comment = "The package double-quote and semicolon settings apply with package-relative file paths." },
+  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-lint", "index.js"], comment = "Direct formatting does not change the root settings used by check.", continue-on-failure = true },
 ]
 
 [[case]]
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ name = "explicit_format_config"
 vp = "local"
 cwd = "packages/app"
 steps = [
-  { argv = ["vp", "fmt", "-c", "vite.config.ts", "--check", "index.js"], comment = "An explicit package config takes precedence without a duplicate automatic config argument." },
+  { argv = ["vp", "fmt", "-c", "vite.config.ts", "--check", "index.js"], comment = "An explicit package config matches native discovery." },
   { argv = ["vp", "fmt", "--config", "vite.config.ts", "--check", "index.js"] },
   { argv = ["vp", "fmt", "--config=vite.config.ts", "--check", "index.js"] },
   { argv = ["vp", "fmt", "-c", "../../vite.config.ts", "--check", "index.js"], comment = "Selecting the root config explicitly detects the conflicting format.", continue-on-failure = true },
@@ -30,3 +30,24 @@ steps = [
   { argv = ["vpt", "print-file", "fix.js"], comment = "Formatting after the curly lint fix also uses root quotes and semicolons." },
   { argv = ["vp", "check", "fix.js"] },
 ]
+
+[[case]]
+name = "check_without_root_format"
+vp = "local"
+cwd = "packages/app"
+steps = [
+  { argv = ["vpt", "write-file", "../../vite.config.ts", "export default { lint: {} };\n"], snapshot = false },
+  { argv = ["vpt", "write-file", "vite.config.ts", "export default { fmt: { singleQuote: true, semi: false } };\n"], snapshot = false },
+  { argv = ["vpt", "write-file", "index.js", "export const message = 'hello'\n"], snapshot = false },
+  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-lint", "index.js"], comment = "Without a root fmt block, check lets Oxfmt discover the package format settings." },
+]
+
+[[case]]
+name = "check_explicit_format_config"
+vp = "local"
+cwd = "packages/app"
+steps = [
+  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-lint", "--", "-c", "vite.config.ts", "index.js"], comment = "An explicit config passed through check still takes precedence over the root config." },
+  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-lint", "--", "--config", "vite.config.ts", "index.js"] },
+  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-lint", "--", "--config=vite.config.ts", "index.js"] },
+]
diff --git a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/check_explicit_format_config.md b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/check_explicit_format_config.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..7fb9ac04ff
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/check_explicit_format_config.md
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+# check_explicit_format_config
+
+## `vp check --no-lint -- -c vite.config.ts index.js`
+
+An explicit config passed through check still takes precedence over the root config.
+
+```
+pass: All 1 file are correctly formatted (<duration>, <n> threads)
+```
+
+## `vp check --no-lint -- --config vite.config.ts index.js`
+
+```
+pass: All 1 file are correctly formatted (<duration>, <n> threads)
+```
+
+## `vp check --no-lint -- --config=vite.config.ts index.js`
+
+```
+pass: All 1 file are correctly formatted (<duration>, <n> threads)
+```
diff --git a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/check_without_root_format.md b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/check_without_root_format.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..3d9da7a4a2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/check_without_root_format.md
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+# check_without_root_format
+
+## `vpt write-file ../../vite.config.ts 'export default { lint: {} };
+'`
+
+
+## `vpt write-file vite.config.ts 'export default { fmt: { singleQuote: true, semi: false } };
+'`
+
+
+## `vpt write-file index.js 'export const message = '\''hello'\''
+'`
+
+
+## `vp check --no-lint index.js`
+
+Without a root fmt block, check lets Oxfmt discover the package format settings.
+
+```
+pass: All 1 file are correctly formatted (<duration>, <n> threads)
+```
diff --git a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/root_format_options.global.md b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/discovered_format_options.global.md
similarity index 59%
rename from crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/root_format_options.global.md
rename to crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/discovered_format_options.global.md
index d14c234ca2..88ca3cac27 100644
--- a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/root_format_options.global.md
+++ b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/discovered_format_options.global.md
@@ -1,25 +1,21 @@
-# root_format_options
+# discovered_format_options
 
 ## `vp fmt --check index.js`
 
-The package format settings cannot replace the root settings.
-
-**Exit code:** 1
+Oxfmt discovers the package format settings.
 
 ```
 VITE+ - The Unified Toolchain for the Web
 
 Checking formatting...
 
-index.js (<duration>)
-
-Format issues found in above 1 files. Run without `--check` to fix.
+All matched files use the correct format.
 Finished in <duration> on 1 files using <n> threads.
 ```
 
 ## `vp check --no-lint index.js`
 
-The formatting phase of check uses the same root config.
+The check command keeps the root format settings.
 
 **Exit code:** 1
 
@@ -42,16 +38,23 @@ Finished in <duration> on 1 files using <n> threads.
 
 ## `vpt print-file index.js`
 
-The root single-quote and semicolon settings apply without changing the package working directory.
+The package double-quote and semicolon settings apply with package-relative file paths.
 
 ```
-export const message = 'hello'
+export const message = "hello";
 ```
 
 ## `vp check --no-lint index.js`
 
+Direct formatting does not change the root settings used by check.
+
+**Exit code:** 1
+
 ```
 VITE+ - The Unified Toolchain for the Web
 
-pass: All 1 file are correctly formatted (<duration>, <n> threads)
+error: Formatting issues found
+index.js (<duration>)
+
+Found formatting issues in 1 file (<duration>, <n> threads). Run `vp check --fix` to fix them.
 ```
diff --git a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/root_format_options.local.md b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/discovered_format_options.local.md
similarity index 52%
rename from crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/root_format_options.local.md
rename to crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/discovered_format_options.local.md
index 3107f85a3f..11a0a4019e 100644
--- a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/root_format_options.local.md
+++ b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/discovered_format_options.local.md
@@ -1,23 +1,19 @@
-# root_format_options
+# discovered_format_options
 
 ## `vp fmt --check index.js`
 
-The package format settings cannot replace the root settings.
-
-**Exit code:** 1
+Oxfmt discovers the package format settings.
 
 ```
 Checking formatting...
 
-index.js (<duration>)
-
-Format issues found in above 1 files. Run without `--check` to fix.
+All matched files use the correct format.
 Finished in <duration> on 1 files using <n> threads.
 ```
 
 ## `vp check --no-lint index.js`
 
-The formatting phase of check uses the same root config.
+The check command keeps the root format settings.
 
 **Exit code:** 1
 
@@ -36,14 +32,21 @@ Finished in <duration> on 1 files using <n> threads.
 
 ## `vpt print-file index.js`
 
-The root single-quote and semicolon settings apply without changing the package working directory.
+The package double-quote and semicolon settings apply with package-relative file paths.
 
 ```
-export const message = 'hello'
+export const message = "hello";
 ```
 
 ## `vp check --no-lint index.js`
 
+Direct formatting does not change the root settings used by check.
+
+**Exit code:** 1
+
 ```
-pass: All 1 file are correctly formatted (<duration>, <n> threads)
+error: Formatting issues found
+index.js (<duration>)
+
+Found formatting issues in 1 file (<duration>, <n> threads). Run `vp check --fix` to fix them.
 ```
diff --git a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/explicit_format_config.md b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/explicit_format_config.md
index 07991244f9..da3fc6f82c 100644
--- a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/explicit_format_config.md
+++ b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_fmt_root_config/snapshots/explicit_format_config.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 ## `vp fmt -c vite.config.ts --check index.js`
 
-An explicit package config takes precedence without a duplicate automatic config argument.
+An explicit package config matches native discovery.
 
 ```
 Checking formatting...
diff --git a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots.toml b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots.toml
index 14a20b9412..4d98ffb41c 100644
--- a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots.toml
+++ b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots.toml
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 [[case]]
-name = "root_rules_and_typecheck"
+name = "discovered_rules_and_typecheck"
 vp = ["local", "global"]
 cwd = "packages/app"
 steps = [
-  { argv = ["vp", "lint", "index.ts"], comment = "The root lint rules and type-check options apply even when the package has its own lint block.", continue-on-failure = true },
-  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-fmt", "index.ts"], comment = "The check wrapper and Oxlint both use the root config.", continue-on-failure = true },
-  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-fmt", "--no-lint", "index.ts"], comment = "Type-check-only mode reports the same type error without lint rules.", continue-on-failure = true },
-  { argv = ["vp", "lint", "-c", "../../vite.config.ts", "index.ts"], comment = "Explicit root selection has the same result and preserves package-relative file paths.", continue-on-failure = true },
+  { argv = ["vp", "lint", "index.ts"], comment = "Oxlint discovers the package lint block without the root rules or type-check options.", continue-on-failure = true },
+  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-fmt", "index.ts"], comment = "The check command keeps the root lint rules and type-check options.", continue-on-failure = true },
+  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-fmt", "--no-lint", "index.ts"], comment = "Type-check-only mode still reports the type error without lint rules.", continue-on-failure = true },
+  { argv = ["vp", "lint", "-c", "../../vite.config.ts", "index.ts"], comment = "Explicit root selection enables the root rules and type checking while preserving package-relative file paths.", continue-on-failure = true },
 ]
 
 [[case]]
@@ -15,9 +15,29 @@ vp = "local"
 cwd = "packages/app"
 steps = [
   { argv = ["vpt", "write-file", "vite.config.ts", "export default { lint: { options: { typeAware: false, typeCheck: false }, rules: { 'no-console': 'off' } } };\n"], snapshot = false },
-  { argv = ["vp", "lint", "index.ts"], comment = "Package options cannot disable the root rules or type checking.", continue-on-failure = true },
-  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-fmt", "index.ts"], continue-on-failure = true },
-  { argv = ["vp", "lint", "-c", "vite.config.ts", "index.ts"], comment = "An explicit package config overrides the root config without a duplicate config argument." },
+  { argv = ["vp", "lint", "index.ts"], comment = "Oxlint uses the package rules and type-check options.", continue-on-failure = true },
+  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-fmt", "index.ts"], comment = "Package options cannot disable the root rules or type checking in check.", continue-on-failure = true },
+  { argv = ["vp", "lint", "-c", "vite.config.ts", "index.ts"], comment = "An explicit package config matches native discovery." },
   { argv = ["vp", "lint", "--config", "vite.config.ts", "index.ts"] },
   { argv = ["vp", "lint", "--config=vite.config.ts", "index.ts"] },
 ]
+
+[[case]]
+name = "check_without_root_lint"
+vp = "local"
+cwd = "packages/app"
+steps = [
+  { argv = ["vpt", "write-file", "../../vite.config.ts", "export default { fmt: {} };\n"], snapshot = false },
+  { argv = ["vpt", "write-file", "vite.config.ts", "export default { lint: { rules: { 'no-console': 'error' } } };\n"], snapshot = false },
+  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-fmt", "index.ts"], comment = "Without a root lint block, check lets Oxlint discover the package lint rules.", continue-on-failure = true },
+]
+
+[[case]]
+name = "check_explicit_lint_config"
+vp = "local"
+cwd = "packages/app"
+steps = [
+  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-fmt", "--", "-c", "vite.config.ts", "index.ts"], comment = "An explicit config passed through check still takes precedence over the root config." },
+  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-fmt", "--", "--config", "vite.config.ts", "index.ts"] },
+  { argv = ["vp", "check", "--no-fmt", "--", "--config=vite.config.ts", "index.ts"] },
+]
diff --git a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/check_explicit_lint_config.md b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/check_explicit_lint_config.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..9175a841f8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/check_explicit_lint_config.md
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+# check_explicit_lint_config
+
+## `vp check --no-fmt -- -c vite.config.ts index.ts`
+
+An explicit config passed through check still takes precedence over the root config.
+
+```
+pass: Found no warnings, lint errors, or type errors in 1 file (<duration>, <n> threads)
+```
+
+## `vp check --no-fmt -- --config vite.config.ts index.ts`
+
+```
+pass: Found no warnings, lint errors, or type errors in 1 file (<duration>, <n> threads)
+```
+
+## `vp check --no-fmt -- --config=vite.config.ts index.ts`
+
+```
+pass: Found no warnings, lint errors, or type errors in 1 file (<duration>, <n> threads)
+```
diff --git a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/check_without_root_lint.md b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/check_without_root_lint.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..356b4af143
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/check_without_root_lint.md
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+# check_without_root_lint
+
+## `vpt write-file ../../vite.config.ts 'export default { fmt: {} };
+'`
+
+
+## `vpt write-file vite.config.ts 'export default { lint: { rules: { '\''no-console'\'': '\''error'\'' } } };
+'`
+
+
+## `vp check --no-fmt index.ts`
+
+Without a root lint block, check lets Oxlint discover the package lint rules.
+
+**Exit code:** 1
+
+```
+error: Lint issues found
+× eslint(no-console): Unexpected console statement.
+   ╭─[index.ts:2:1]
+ 1 │ export const value: number = "not a number";
+ 2 │ console.log(value);
+   · ───────────
+   ╰────
+  help: Delete this console statement.
+
+Found 1 error and 0 warnings in 1 file (<duration>, <n> threads)
+```
diff --git a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/conflicting_package_options.md b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/conflicting_package_options.md
index 83d42847a2..14350f59b3 100644
--- a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/conflicting_package_options.md
+++ b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/conflicting_package_options.md
@@ -6,33 +6,17 @@
 
 ## `vp lint index.ts`
 
-Package options cannot disable the root rules or type checking.
-
-**Exit code:** 1
+Oxlint uses the package rules and type-check options.
 
 ```
-
-  × eslint(no-console): Unexpected console statement.
-   ╭─[index.ts:2:1]
- 1 │ export const value: number = "not a number";
- 2 │ console.log(value);
-   · ───────────
-   ╰────
-  help: Delete this console statement.
-
-  × typescript(TS2322): Type 'string' is not assignable to type 'number'.
-   ╭─[index.ts:1:14]
- 1 │ export const value: number = "not a number";
-   ·              ─────
- 2 │ console.log(value);
-   ╰────
-
-Found 0 warnings and 2 errors.
+Found 0 warnings and 0 errors.
 Finished in <duration> on 1 file with <n> rules using <n> threads.
 ```
 
 ## `vp check --no-fmt index.ts`
 
+Package options cannot disable the root rules or type checking in check.
+
 **Exit code:** 1
 
 ```
@@ -57,7 +41,7 @@ Found 2 errors and 0 warnings in 1 file (<duration>, <n> threads)
 
 ## `vp lint -c vite.config.ts index.ts`
 
-An explicit package config overrides the root config without a duplicate config argument.
+An explicit package config matches native discovery.
 
 ```
 Found 0 warnings and 0 errors.
diff --git a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/root_rules_and_typecheck.global.md b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/discovered_rules_and_typecheck.global.md
similarity index 69%
rename from crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/root_rules_and_typecheck.global.md
rename to crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/discovered_rules_and_typecheck.global.md
index e87a633c03..3702fe5cdc 100644
--- a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/root_rules_and_typecheck.global.md
+++ b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/discovered_rules_and_typecheck.global.md
@@ -1,36 +1,19 @@
-# root_rules_and_typecheck
+# discovered_rules_and_typecheck
 
 ## `vp lint index.ts`
 
-The root lint rules and type-check options apply even when the package has its own lint block.
-
-**Exit code:** 1
+Oxlint discovers the package lint block without the root rules or type-check options.
 
 ```
 VITE+ - The Unified Toolchain for the Web
 
-  × eslint(no-console): Unexpected console statement.
-   ╭─[index.ts:2:1]
- 1 │ export const value: number = "not a number";
- 2 │ console.log(value);
-   · ───────────
-   ╰────
-  help: Delete this console statement.
-
-  × typescript(TS2322): Type 'string' is not assignable to type 'number'.
-   ╭─[index.ts:1:14]
- 1 │ export const value: number = "not a number";
-   ·              ─────
- 2 │ console.log(value);
-   ╰────
-
-Found 0 warnings and 2 errors.
+Found 0 warnings and 0 errors.
 Finished in <duration> on 1 file with <n> rules using <n> threads.
 ```
 
 ## `vp check --no-fmt index.ts`
 
-The check wrapper and Oxlint both use the root config.
+The check command keeps the root lint rules and type-check options.
 
 **Exit code:** 1
 
@@ -58,7 +41,7 @@ Found 2 errors and 0 warnings in 1 file (<duration>, <n> threads)
 
 ## `vp check --no-fmt --no-lint index.ts`
 
-Type-check-only mode reports the same type error without lint rules.
+Type-check-only mode still reports the type error without lint rules.
 
 **Exit code:** 1
 
@@ -78,7 +61,7 @@ Found 1 error and 0 warnings in 1 file (<duration>, <n> threads)
 
 ## `vp lint -c ../../vite.config.ts index.ts`
 
-Explicit root selection has the same result and preserves package-relative file paths.
+Explicit root selection enables the root rules and type checking while preserving package-relative file paths.
 
 **Exit code:** 1
 
diff --git a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/root_rules_and_typecheck.local.md b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/discovered_rules_and_typecheck.local.md
similarity index 67%
rename from crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/root_rules_and_typecheck.local.md
rename to crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/discovered_rules_and_typecheck.local.md
index 2a74d87a15..924f30ef40 100644
--- a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/root_rules_and_typecheck.local.md
+++ b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_root_config/snapshots/discovered_rules_and_typecheck.local.md
@@ -1,35 +1,17 @@
-# root_rules_and_typecheck
+# discovered_rules_and_typecheck
 
 ## `vp lint index.ts`
 
-The root lint rules and type-check options apply even when the package has its own lint block.
-
-**Exit code:** 1
+Oxlint discovers the package lint block without the root rules or type-check options.
 
 ```
-
-  × eslint(no-console): Unexpected console statement.
-   ╭─[index.ts:2:1]
- 1 │ export const value: number = "not a number";
- 2 │ console.log(value);
-   · ───────────
-   ╰────
-  help: Delete this console statement.
-
-  × typescript(TS2322): Type 'string' is not assignable to type 'number'.
-   ╭─[index.ts:1:14]
- 1 │ export const value: number = "not a number";
-   ·              ─────
- 2 │ console.log(value);
-   ╰────
-
-Found 0 warnings and 2 errors.
+Found 0 warnings and 0 errors.
 Finished in <duration> on 1 file with <n> rules using <n> threads.
 ```
 
 ## `vp check --no-fmt index.ts`
 
-The check wrapper and Oxlint both use the root config.
+The check command keeps the root lint rules and type-check options.
 
 **Exit code:** 1
 
@@ -55,7 +37,7 @@ Found 2 errors and 0 warnings in 1 file (<duration>, <n> threads)
 
 ## `vp check --no-fmt --no-lint index.ts`
 
-Type-check-only mode reports the same type error without lint rules.
+Type-check-only mode still reports the type error without lint rules.
 
 **Exit code:** 1
 
@@ -73,7 +55,7 @@ Found 1 error and 0 warnings in 1 file (<duration>, <n> threads)
 
 ## `vp lint -c ../../vite.config.ts index.ts`
 
-Explicit root selection has the same result and preserves package-relative file paths.
+Explicit root selection enables the root rules and type checking while preserving package-relative file paths.
 
 **Exit code:** 1
 
diff --git a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_subpackage/snapshots.toml b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_subpackage/snapshots.toml
index 8de9e88048..e60b4292ea 100644
--- a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_subpackage/snapshots.toml
+++ b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_subpackage/snapshots.toml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ vp = "local"
 skip-platforms = ["windows"]
 steps = [
   { argv = ["vp", "lint", "packages/app-a"], comment = "Running from the root uses the root no-console:warn rule.", continue-on-failure = true },
-  { argv = ["vp", "lint"], cwd = "packages/app-a", comment = "Running from the package still uses the root no-console:warn rule.", continue-on-failure = true },
+  { argv = ["vp", "lint"], cwd = "packages/app-a", comment = "Running from the package discovers its no-console:off rule.", continue-on-failure = true },
   { argv = ["vp", "lint", "-c", "vite.config.ts"], cwd = "packages/app-a", comment = "Explicitly selecting the package config uses its no-console:off rule." },
   { argv = ["vpt", "write-file", "packages/app-a/vite.config.ts", "export default {};\n"] },
   { argv = ["vp", "lint"], cwd = "packages/app-a", comment = "A package config without lint settings also uses the root config.", continue-on-failure = true },
diff --git a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_subpackage/snapshots/workspace_lint_subpackage.md b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_subpackage/snapshots/workspace_lint_subpackage.md
index 77bafb9afe..a283e7cb60 100644
--- a/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_subpackage/snapshots/workspace_lint_subpackage.md
+++ b/crates/vp_cli_snapshots/tests/cli_snapshots/fixtures/workspace_lint_subpackage/snapshots/workspace_lint_subpackage.md
@@ -21,20 +21,10 @@ Finished in <duration> on 2 files with <n> rules using <n> threads.
 
 ## `cd packages/app-a && vp lint`
 
-Running from the package still uses the root no-console:warn rule.
+Running from the package discovers its no-console:off rule.
 
 ```
-
-  ⚠ eslint(no-console): Unexpected console statement.
-   ╭─[src/index.js:2:3]
- 1 │ function hello() {
- 2 │   console.log('hello from app-a');
-   ·   ───────────
- 3 │   return 'hello';
-   ╰────
-  help: Delete this console statement.
-
-Found 1 warning and 0 errors.
+Found 0 warnings and 0 errors.
 Finished in <duration> on 2 files with <n> rules using <n> threads.
 ```
 
diff --git a/docs/config/fmt.md b/docs/config/fmt.md
index dca2264676..fbc1c2402a 100644
--- a/docs/config/fmt.md
+++ b/docs/config/fmt.md
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 # Format Config
 
-`vp fmt` and `vp check` use the workspace-root `fmt` block, including when run from a package directory. Package configs do not replace these format settings. Use `vp fmt -c <path>` or `vp fmt --config <path>` to select another config. If the root config has no `fmt` block, Oxfmt uses [native discovery](/guide/fmt#configuration). See [Oxfmt's configuration](https://oxc.rs/docs/guide/usage/formatter/config.html) for details.
+`vp fmt` uses Oxfmt's [native config discovery](/guide/fmt#configuration) from the working directory. Use `vp fmt -c <path>` or `vp fmt --config <path>` to select another config. See [Oxfmt's configuration](https://oxc.rs/docs/guide/usage/formatter/config.html) for details.
+
+`vp check` uses the workspace-root `fmt` block when it exists, including from a package directory. Package configs do not replace these format settings in `vp check`.
 
 ## Example
 
diff --git a/docs/config/lint.md b/docs/config/lint.md
index a0e4e0192b..02bb85cb7c 100644
--- a/docs/config/lint.md
+++ b/docs/config/lint.md
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 # Lint Config
 
-`vp lint` and `vp check` use the workspace-root `lint` block, including when run from a package directory. Package configs do not replace these lint settings. Use `vp lint -c <path>` or `vp lint --config <path>` to select another config. If the root config has no `lint` block, Oxlint uses [native discovery](/guide/lint#configuration). See [Oxlint's configuration](https://oxc.rs/docs/guide/usage/linter/config.html) for details.
+`vp lint` uses Oxlint's [native config discovery](/guide/lint#configuration) from the working directory. Use `vp lint -c <path>` or `vp lint --config <path>` to select another config. See [Oxlint's configuration](https://oxc.rs/docs/guide/usage/linter/config.html) for details.
+
+`vp check` uses the workspace-root `lint` block when it exists, including from a package directory. Package configs do not replace these lint settings in `vp check`.
 
 ## Example
 
diff --git a/docs/guide/fmt.md b/docs/guide/fmt.md
index 6caa47ec27..5a1581b2ac 100644
--- a/docs/guide/fmt.md
+++ b/docs/guide/fmt.md
@@ -20,9 +20,11 @@ vp fmt . --write
 
 Put formatting configuration directly in the `fmt` block in the root `vite.config.ts` so all your configuration stays in one place. We do not recommend using `.oxfmtrc.json` with Vite+.
 
-When the workspace-root config has a `fmt` block, `vp fmt` and `vp check` use it even when run from a package directory. Package configs cannot replace the root format settings. Commands keep the package working directory, so relative file arguments retain their meaning. Use [`fmt.overrides`](/guide/monorepo#format-overrides) for file- or package-specific options.
+`vp fmt` finds its config from the working directory, so package directories without their own `fmt` block use the root config. Relative file arguments retain their meaning. Use [`fmt.overrides`](/guide/monorepo#format-overrides) for file- or package-specific options instead of adding `fmt` blocks to package configs.
 
-An explicit `vp fmt -c <path>` or `vp fmt --config <path>` selects another config. Otherwise, when running from the workspace root or when the root config has no `fmt` block, Oxfmt discovers the nearest `vite.config.*` file with a `fmt` block. Supported extensions are `.js`, `.mjs`, `.ts`, `.cjs`, `.mts`, and `.cts`. Nested configs do not override settings for individual files.
+`vp check` uses the workspace-root `fmt` block when it exists, including from a package directory. Package configs cannot replace those format settings in `vp check`.
+
+An explicit `vp fmt -c <path>` or `vp fmt --config <path>` selects another config. Otherwise, Oxfmt discovers the nearest `vite.config.*` file with a `fmt` block. Supported extensions are `.js`, `.mjs`, `.ts`, `.cjs`, `.mts`, and `.cts`. Nested configs do not override settings for individual files.
 
 For editors, disable nested formatter configs to prevent per-file overrides:
 
diff --git a/docs/guide/lint.md b/docs/guide/lint.md
index b501309360..211008821e 100644
--- a/docs/guide/lint.md
+++ b/docs/guide/lint.md
@@ -20,9 +20,11 @@ vp lint --type-aware
 
 Put lint configuration directly in the `lint` block in the root `vite.config.ts` so all your configuration stays in one place. We do not recommend using `oxlint.config.ts` or `.oxlintrc.json` with Vite+.
 
-When the workspace-root config has a `lint` block, `vp lint` and `vp check` use it even when run from a package directory. Package configs cannot replace the root rules or disable its `typeAware` and `typeCheck` options. Commands keep the package working directory, so relative file arguments retain their meaning. Use [`lint.overrides`](/guide/monorepo#root-config-with-overrides) for file- or package-specific rules.
+`vp lint` finds its config from the working directory, so package directories without their own `lint` block use the root config. Relative file arguments retain their meaning. Use [`lint.overrides`](/guide/monorepo#root-config-with-overrides) for file- or package-specific rules instead of adding `lint` blocks to package configs.
 
-An explicit `vp lint -c <path>` or `vp lint --config <path>` selects another config. Otherwise, when running from the workspace root or when the root config has no `lint` block, Oxlint discovers the nearest `vite.config.*` file with a `lint` block. Supported extensions are `.js`, `.mjs`, `.ts`, `.cjs`, `.mts`, and `.cts`. Nested configs do not override settings for individual files.
+`vp check` uses the workspace-root `lint` block when it exists, including from a package directory. Package configs cannot replace those lint settings in `vp check`.
+
+An explicit `vp lint -c <path>` or `vp lint --config <path>` selects another config. Otherwise, Oxlint discovers the nearest `vite.config.*` file with a `lint` block. Supported extensions are `.js`, `.mjs`, `.ts`, `.cjs`, `.mts`, and `.cts`. Nested configs do not override settings for individual files.
 
 For the upstream rule set, options, and compatibility details, see the [Oxlint docs](https://oxc.rs/docs/guide/usage/linter.html).
 
diff --git a/docs/guide/monorepo.md b/docs/guide/monorepo.md
index a8731f75e6..256b53962f 100644
--- a/docs/guide/monorepo.md
+++ b/docs/guide/monorepo.md
@@ -8,9 +8,11 @@ Because `vite.config.ts` is just JavaScript, you can choose to put your entire c
 
 Run `vp lint`, `vp fmt`, and `vp check` from the workspace root to apply the root lint and format settings across packages. These commands do not apply nested configs to individual files. Define file- or package-specific settings with overrides in the root `vite.config.ts`.
 
-When run from a package directory, `vp lint`, `vp fmt`, and `vp check` still use the root `lint` and `fmt` blocks. Package configs cannot replace root format settings, lint rules, or type-check options. File arguments remain relative to the package working directory.
+When run from a package directory, `vp lint` and `vp fmt` still use the root settings unless the package config defines its own `lint` or `fmt` block. We do not recommend package-level blocks; use overrides in the root config instead. File arguments remain relative to the package working directory.
 
-Use `-c <path>` or `--config <path>` with `vp lint` or `vp fmt` to select another config. If the root config has no block for that tool, the tool uses native discovery from the working directory.
+`vp check` uses the root `lint` and `fmt` blocks when they exist. Package configs cannot replace root format settings, lint rules, or type-check options in `vp check`.
+
+Use `-c <path>` or `--config <path>` with `vp lint` or `vp fmt` to select another config explicitly.
 
 Use `lint.overrides` for Oxlint rules that only apply to some packages:
 
diff --git a/docs/guide/troubleshooting.md b/docs/guide/troubleshooting.md
index 1262a24d6d..3f2a930fa2 100644
--- a/docs/guide/troubleshooting.md
+++ b/docs/guide/troubleshooting.md
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ The Oxlint type checker path powered by `tsgolint` does not support `baseUrl`. `
 
 ## Nested lint or format config is not applied
 
-When running `vp lint`, `vp fmt`, or `vp check`, configs in subdirectories do not override settings for individual files. Commands run from a package directory still use the workspace-root `lint` and `fmt` blocks when they exist. Use `-c <path>` or `--config <path>` with `vp lint` or `vp fmt` to select another config. If the root config has no block for that tool, the tool uses native discovery from the working directory.
+When running `vp lint`, `vp fmt`, or `vp check`, configs in subdirectories do not override settings for individual files. `vp lint` and `vp fmt` let Oxlint and Oxfmt discover configuration from the working directory, so a `lint` or `fmt` block in a package config takes effect when run from that package, which we do not recommend. `vp check` selects the workspace-root `lint` and `fmt` blocks when they exist. Use `-c <path>` or `--config <path>` with `vp lint` or `vp fmt` to select another config explicitly.
 
 Keep lint and format settings in the root `vite.config.ts`. Use [`lint.overrides`](/guide/monorepo#root-config-with-overrides) and [`fmt.overrides`](/guide/monorepo#format-overrides) for file- or package-specific settings. You can also [import configuration objects](/guide/monorepo#composing-configuration-files) into the root config to keep settings in separate files.
 
diff --git a/packages/cli/binding/src/check/mod.rs b/packages/cli/binding/src/check/mod.rs
index bad28e26cd..56387073a6 100644
--- a/packages/cli/binding/src/check/mod.rs
+++ b/packages/cli/binding/src/check/mod.rs
@@ -39,6 +39,22 @@ pub(crate) async fn execute_check(
     let mut deferred_lint_pass: Option<(String, String)> = None;
     let resolved_vite_config = resolver.resolve_universal_vite_config().await?;
 
+    // Keep package runs on the root settings selected by `vp check`.
+    // Direct `vp lint` and `vp fmt` leave config discovery to the tools.
+    let explicit_config = paths
+        .iter()
+        .take_while(|arg| arg.as_str() != "--")
+        .any(|arg| arg.starts_with("-c") || arg == "--config" || arg.starts_with("--config="));
+    let root_config_file = resolved_vite_config
+        .config_file
+        .as_deref()
+        .filter(|_| !explicit_config && cwd.as_path() != resolver.workspace_path().as_path());
+    let config_args = |has_block: bool| match root_config_file.filter(|_| has_block) {
+        Some(path) => vec!["-c".to_string(), path.to_string()],
+        None => Vec::new(),
+    };
+    let fmt_config_args = config_args(resolved_vite_config.fmt.is_some());
+
     // A step is skipped when either the CLI flag is passed OR `check.fmt`/
     // `check.lint` is disabled in vite.config.ts. The skip note is printed only
     // when CONFIG (not the CLI flag) turned a step off, so existing `--no-fmt` /
@@ -67,7 +83,10 @@ pub(crate) async fn execute_check(
     }
 
     if !no_fmt {
-        let mut args = if fix { vec![] } else { vec!["--check".to_string()] };
+        let mut args = fmt_config_args.clone();
+        if !fix {
+            args.push("--check".to_string());
+        }
         if suppress_unmatched {
             args.push("--no-error-on-unmatched-pattern".to_string());
         }
@@ -147,7 +166,7 @@ pub(crate) async fn execute_check(
 
     if run_lint_phase {
         let lint_message_kind = LintMessageKind::from_flags(lint_enabled, type_check_enabled);
-        let mut args = Vec::new();
+        let mut args = config_args(resolved_vite_config.lint.is_some());
         // oxlint cannot auto-fix type diagnostics, so `--fix` is dropped on the
         // type-check-only path.
         if fix && lint_enabled {
@@ -248,7 +267,7 @@ pub(crate) async fn execute_check(
     // Re-run fmt after lint --fix, since lint fixes can break formatting
     // (e.g. the curly rule adding braces to if-statements).
     if fix && !no_fmt && lint_enabled {
-        let mut args = Vec::new();
+        let mut args = fmt_config_args;
         if suppress_unmatched {
             args.push("--no-error-on-unmatched-pattern".to_string());
         }
diff --git a/packages/cli/binding/src/cli/resolver.rs b/packages/cli/binding/src/cli/resolver.rs
index 12255f7b5e..ce85f109fe 100644
--- a/packages/cli/binding/src/cli/resolver.rs
+++ b/packages/cli/binding/src/cli/resolver.rs
@@ -41,6 +41,10 @@ impl SubcommandResolver {
         self
     }
 
+    pub(crate) fn workspace_path(&self) -> &AbsolutePath {
+        &self.workspace_path
+    }
+
     fn cli_options(&self) -> anyhow::Result<&CliOptions> {
         self.cli_options
             .as_ref()
@@ -64,22 +68,6 @@ impl SubcommandResolver {
         })?)
     }
 
-    /// Resolve root settings for package runs unless the user selected another config.
-    async fn resolve_workspace_config(
-        &self,
-        cwd: &AbsolutePath,
-        args: &[String],
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<Option<ResolvedUniversalViteConfig>> {
-        let explicit_config = args
-            .iter()
-            .take_while(|arg| arg.as_str() != "--")
-            .any(|arg| arg.starts_with("-c") || arg == "--config" || arg.starts_with("--config="));
-        if cwd == self.workspace_path.as_ref() || explicit_config {
-            return Ok(None);
-        }
-        self.resolve_universal_vite_config().await.map(Some)
-    }
-
     /// Resolve a synthesizable subcommand to a concrete program, args, cache config, and envs.
     pub(super) async fn resolve(
         &self,
@@ -88,7 +76,7 @@ impl SubcommandResolver {
         cwd: &AbsolutePath,
     ) -> anyhow::Result<ResolvedSubcommand> {
         match subcommand {
-            SynthesizableSubcommand::Lint { mut args } => {
+            SynthesizableSubcommand::Lint { args } => {
                 let cli_options = self.cli_options()?;
                 let resolved = (cli_options.lint)(cwd, &args).await?;
                 let js_path = resolved.bin_path;
@@ -96,14 +84,6 @@ impl SubcommandResolver {
                     .to_str()
                     .ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("lint JS path is not valid UTF-8"))?;
 
-                if let Some(config) = self.resolve_workspace_config(cwd, &args).await?
-                    && config.lint.is_some()
-                    && let Some(config_file) = config.config_file
-                {
-                    args.insert(0, "-c".to_string());
-                    args.insert(1, config_file);
-                }
-
                 Ok(ResolvedSubcommand {
                     program: Arc::clone(&cli_options.node_exec_path),
                     args: [
@@ -122,7 +102,7 @@ impl SubcommandResolver {
                     envs: merge_resolved_envs_with_version(envs, resolved.envs),
                 })
             }
-            SynthesizableSubcommand::Fmt { mut args } => {
+            SynthesizableSubcommand::Fmt { args } => {
                 let cli_options = self.cli_options()?;
                 let resolved = (cli_options.fmt)(cwd, &args).await?;
                 let js_path = resolved.bin_path;
@@ -130,14 +110,6 @@ impl SubcommandResolver {
                     .to_str()
                     .ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("fmt JS path is not valid UTF-8"))?;
 
-                if let Some(config) = self.resolve_workspace_config(cwd, &args).await?
-                    && config.fmt.is_some()
-                    && let Some(config_file) = config.config_file
-                {
-                    args.insert(0, "-c".to_string());
-                    args.insert(1, config_file);
-                }
-
                 Ok(ResolvedSubcommand {
                     program: Arc::clone(&cli_options.node_exec_path),
                     args: iter::once(Str::from(js_path_str))
@@ -412,113 +384,38 @@ mod tests {
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn lint_and_fmt_preserve_args_without_loading_config() {
         let temp = tempfile::tempdir().unwrap();
-        let cwd = AbsolutePathBuf::new(temp.path().to_path_buf()).unwrap();
-        let resolver = SubcommandResolver::new(cwd.clone().into())
+        let root = AbsolutePathBuf::new(temp.path().to_path_buf()).unwrap();
+        let resolver = SubcommandResolver::new(root.clone().into())
             .with_cli_options(cli_options(Arc::from(OsStr::new("node"))));
         let envs = Arc::new(EnvMap::default());
 
-        for args in [
-            &["src"][..],
-            &["-c", "custom.json", "src"],
-            &["--config", "custom.json", "src"],
-            &["--config=custom.json", "src"],
-            &["--disable-nested-config", "src"],
-        ] {
-            let tool_args: Vec<String> = args.iter().map(|arg| (*arg).to_string()).collect();
-            for (command, prefix) in [
-                (
-                    SynthesizableSubcommand::Lint { args: tool_args.clone() },
-                    &["--disable-warning=MODULE_TYPELESS_PACKAGE_JSON", "tool.js"][..],
-                ),
-                (SynthesizableSubcommand::Fmt { args: tool_args }, &["tool.js"]),
+        for cwd in [&root, &root.join("packages/app"), &root.join("packages/app/src")] {
+            for args in [
+                &[][..],
+                &["src"],
+                &["-c", "custom.json", "src"],
+                &["-c./custom.json", "src"],
+                &["-c=custom.json", "src"],
+                &["--config", "custom.json", "src"],
+                &["--config=custom.json", "src"],
+                &["--disable-nested-config", "src"],
+                &["--", "--config"],
             ] {
-                let resolved = resolver.resolve(command, &envs, &cwd).await.unwrap();
-                let actual_args: Vec<&str> = resolved.args.iter().map(|arg| arg.as_str()).collect();
-                let expected_args = [prefix, args].concat();
-                assert_eq!(actual_args, expected_args);
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn lint_and_fmt_from_subdirectory_use_the_matching_root_config_block() {
-        let temp = tempfile::tempdir().unwrap();
-        let root = AbsolutePathBuf::new(temp.path().to_path_buf()).unwrap();
-        let cwd = root.join("packages/app");
-        let config_file = root.join("vite config.mts").as_path().to_str().unwrap().to_string();
-        let envs = Arc::new(EnvMap::default());
-
-        for (mut config, has_lint, has_fmt) in [
-            (serde_json::json!({}), false, false),
-            (serde_json::json!({ "lint": {} }), true, false),
-            (serde_json::json!({ "fmt": {} }), false, true),
-            (serde_json::json!({ "lint": {}, "fmt": {} }), true, true),
-        ] {
-            config["configFile"] = serde_json::json!(config_file);
-            let config = config.to_string();
-            let root_string = root.as_path().to_str().unwrap().to_string();
-            let mut options = cli_options(Arc::from(OsStr::new("node")));
-            options.resolve_universal_vite_config = Arc::new(move |path| {
-                assert_eq!(path, root_string);
-                let config = config.clone();
-                Box::pin(async move { Ok(config) })
-            });
-            let resolver = SubcommandResolver::new(root.clone().into()).with_cli_options(options);
-
-            // A config-looking filename after `--` must not suppress root selection.
-            for args in [&["index.ts"][..], &["--", "--config"]] {
                 let tool_args: Vec<String> = args.iter().map(|arg| (*arg).to_string()).collect();
-                for (command, prefix, has_block) in [
+                for (command, prefix) in [
                     (
                         SynthesizableSubcommand::Lint { args: tool_args.clone() },
                         &["--disable-warning=MODULE_TYPELESS_PACKAGE_JSON", "tool.js"][..],
-                        has_lint,
                     ),
-                    (SynthesizableSubcommand::Fmt { args: tool_args }, &["tool.js"], has_fmt),
+                    (SynthesizableSubcommand::Fmt { args: tool_args }, &["tool.js"]),
                 ] {
-                    let resolved = resolver.resolve(command, &envs, &cwd).await.unwrap();
+                    let resolved = resolver.resolve(command, &envs, cwd).await.unwrap();
                     let actual_args: Vec<&str> =
                         resolved.args.iter().map(|arg| arg.as_str()).collect();
-                    let mut expected_args = prefix.to_vec();
-                    if has_block {
-                        expected_args.extend(["-c", config_file.as_str()]);
-                    }
-                    expected_args.extend(args);
+                    let expected_args = [prefix, args].concat();
                     assert_eq!(actual_args, expected_args);
                 }
             }
         }
     }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn explicit_lint_and_fmt_config_from_subdirectory_skips_root_config_loading() {
-        let temp = tempfile::tempdir().unwrap();
-        let root = AbsolutePathBuf::new(temp.path().to_path_buf()).unwrap();
-        let cwd = root.join("packages/app");
-        let resolver = SubcommandResolver::new(root.into())
-            .with_cli_options(cli_options(Arc::from(OsStr::new("node"))));
-        let envs = Arc::new(EnvMap::default());
-
-        for args in [
-            &["-c", "custom.json", "index.ts"][..],
-            &["-c./custom.json", "index.ts"],
-            &["-c=custom.json", "index.ts"],
-            &["--config", "custom.json", "index.ts"],
-            &["--config=custom.json", "index.ts"],
-        ] {
-            let tool_args: Vec<String> = args.iter().map(|arg| (*arg).to_string()).collect();
-            for (command, prefix) in [
-                (
-                    SynthesizableSubcommand::Lint { args: tool_args.clone() },
-                    &["--disable-warning=MODULE_TYPELESS_PACKAGE_JSON", "tool.js"][..],
-                ),
-                (SynthesizableSubcommand::Fmt { args: tool_args }, &["tool.js"]),
-            ] {
-                let resolved = resolver.resolve(command, &envs, &cwd).await.unwrap();
-                let actual_args: Vec<&str> = resolved.args.iter().map(|arg| arg.as_str()).collect();
-                let expected_args = [prefix, args].concat();
-                assert_eq!(actual_args, expected_args);
-            }
-        }
-    }
 }