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MCP
A collection of official Microsoft MCP servers, providing AI assistant integration tools for various services such as Azure, GitHub, Microsoft 365, and Fabric. It supports local and remote deployment, helping developers connect AI models with various data sources and tools through a standardized protocol.
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What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide contextual information to large language models (LLMs). Simply put, MCP is like a 'plug - in system' for AI assistants, allowing AI applications to connect to various data sources and tools in a unified manner, thus enhancing their capabilities and flexibility. MCP adopts a client - server architecture: - **MCP Host**: Such as an AI assistant or an IDE, responsible for initiating the connection. - **MCP Client**: A connector in the host application that establishes a one - to - one connection with the server. - **MCP Server**: A service that provides context and functionality through the standardized MCP.How to use Microsoft MCP servers?
Using Microsoft MCP servers is very simple and usually only requires a few steps: 1. Install the corresponding MCP server extension in a supported IDE (such as VS Code, Visual Studio). 2. Configure the necessary authentication information (such as API keys, access tokens). 3. Start the AI assistant (such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Desktop). 4. Interact with the AI assistant through natural language, and it will automatically use the functions provided by the MCP server. Most MCP servers offer a one - click installation feature, eliminating the need for complex configuration processes.Use Cases
Microsoft MCP servers are suitable for a variety of scenarios: - **Developers**: Query Azure resources, manage GitHub repositories, and access databases when writing code. - **Data Analysts**: Query Fabric data and analyze business data through natural language. - **Operations Staff**: Manage Kubernetes clusters and monitor cloud resources. - **Content Creators**: Process Markdown documents and access Microsoft Learn documents. - **Enterprise Users**: Interact with Microsoft 365 data and manage the Dev Box development environment. Whether you are a technical expert or an ordinary user, you can interact with various services through natural language.Main Features
Unified Interface Access
Through the standardized MCP protocol, AI assistants can uniformly access various Microsoft services without having to learn the specific APIs of each service.
Natural Language Interaction
Users can communicate with AI assistants using everyday language, and the AI will automatically convert requests into corresponding service calls without the need to memorize complex commands.
Security Authentication Integration
Supports multiple authentication methods such as Azure AD and OAuth to ensure the security of service access while simplifying the user authentication process.
Local and Remote Servers
Provides two options: a locally - run MCP server (to protect data privacy) and a remotely - hosted MCP server (for convenient and quick use).
Multi - IDE Support
Supports multiple development environments such as VS Code, Visual Studio, IntelliJ IDEA, and Eclipse to meet the preferences of different developers.
Real - Time Document Access
AI assistants can access official documents such as Microsoft Learn in real - time to ensure that the provided suggestions and information are up - to - date and accurate.
Advantages
**Reduce learning costs**: Users don't need to memorize specific commands and APIs for various services and can operate using natural language.
**Improve work efficiency**: AI assistants can quickly perform complex operations, reducing manual steps and the time for switching tools.
**Unified experience**: Provides a consistent interaction experience across different services, reducing the cognitive burden of context switching.
**Secure and controllable**: Supports fine - grained permission control to ensure that only authorized operations can be executed.
**Flexible deployment**: Supports local deployment to protect sensitive data and cloud services for quick start - up.
**Continuous updates**: Microsoft continuously maintains and updates MCP servers to ensure compatibility and support for new features.
Limitations
**Dependent on AI assistants**: Requires the use of AI assistants that support MCP, such as GitHub Copilot and Claude.
**Network requirements**: Some remote MCP servers require a stable network connection.
**Permission configuration**: Correctly configuring service access permissions and authentication information is required for the first use.
**Function limitations**: The functions provided by MCP servers may not cover all API functions of the services.
**Learning curve**: Although it is easy to use, it takes some time to understand the capabilities of each MCP server.
**Compatibility**: It is necessary to ensure that the versions of the AI assistant and the MCP server are compatible.
How to Use
Select an MCP Server
Choose an appropriate MCP server according to your needs. For example:
- Manage Azure resources: Select the Azure MCP Server.
- Process GitHub repositories: Select the GitHub MCP Server.
- Analyze data: Select the Microsoft Fabric MCP Server.
You can find all available MCP servers in Microsoft's GitHub organization.
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Installation and Configuration
Install the MCP server in the IDE you are using. Most servers offer one - click installation:
1. Click the corresponding 'Install in VS Code' button.
2. Complete the installation as prompted.
3. Configure the necessary authentication information (such as Azure subscription, GitHub token, etc.).
For servers that need to run locally, ensure that the necessary runtime environments (such as Node.js, Python) are installed.
Start the AI Assistant
Start your preferred AI assistant (such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Desktop) and ensure that it is correctly configured and connected to the MCP server.
In VS Code, you can start using it directly in Copilot Chat; in Claude Desktop, you may need to restart the application to load the new MCP server.
Start Interaction
Use natural language to ask questions or issue commands to the AI assistant. For example:
- 'View my list of Azure virtual machines.'
- 'Create a new issue on GitHub.'
- 'Query the sales data in Fabric.'
The AI assistant will automatically use the corresponding MCP server tools to execute your request.
Verify the Results
Check the results returned by the AI assistant to ensure that the operation is executed as expected. If you encounter problems, you can:
1. Check if the authentication configuration is correct.
2. View the log output of the MCP server.
3. Refer to the troubleshooting documentation of the corresponding MCP server.
Usage Cases
Azure Resource Management
Developer Alex is developing an application that requires Azure resources. He uses the Azure MCP Server to manage resources through natural language without having to log in to the Azure portal or use complex CLI commands.
GitHub Repository Collaboration
Team manager Sarah needs to coordinate the work of multiple GitHub repositories. She uses the GitHub MCP Server to quickly view issue statuses, create pull requests, and manage branches.
Data Analysis and Reporting
Data analyst David needs to obtain the latest sales data from Microsoft Fabric for analysis. He uses the Fabric MCP Server to directly query the data without having to write complex SQL or DAX queries.
Document Retrieval and Learning
New developer Lisa is learning Azure Functions. She uses the Microsoft Learn MCP Server to quickly find relevant documents and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are MCP servers secure? Will my data be leaked?
Do I need to pay for MCP servers?
Which AI assistants support MCP?
What should I do if the MCP server doesn't work?
Can I use multiple MCP servers simultaneously?
How can I create a custom MCP server for my service?
Related Resources
Official MCP Website
The official website of the Model Context Protocol, containing protocol introductions, specifications, and the latest news.
Microsoft MCP GitHub Repository
The core repository of the Microsoft MCP server, containing official MCP servers such as Azure and Fabric.
MCP Specification Document
The complete MCP protocol specification, suitable for developers to understand the protocol details in depth.
Microsoft Learn - MCP - Related Tutorials
Microsoft's official tutorials and best practices for using MCP servers.
Azure Developer CLI Templates
Azure development templates that include MCP integration to help quickly start projects.
MCP SDK and Building Blocks
MCP SDKs in various programming languages for developing custom MCP servers.
GitHub Copilot Documentation
The official documentation of GitHub Copilot, including the MCP integration guide.
Microsoft Open - Source Code of Conduct
The community guidelines for participating in Microsoft's open - source projects.
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