Azure API Management Gateway With Entra ID Authentication
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Azure API Management Gateway With Entra ID Authentication

Use Azure API Management as an AI gateway to achieve secure access to remote MCP servers through Azure Functions, following the latest MCP authorization specification.
2.5 points
7.6K

What is Secure Remote MCP Servers?

This is a secure solution that uses Azure API Management as an AI gateway, providing secure connection and authorization functions for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It implements the latest MCP authorization specification to ensure the security of remote access.

How to use this service?

Through a simple deployment process, you can establish a secure MCP server connection point on Azure, and then use the MCP Inspector tool for testing and interaction.

Applicable scenarios

Suitable for scenarios where MCP servers need to be securely deployed in the cloud and remotely accessed through standard protocols, especially for workflows that require third - party authorization.

Main features

Azure API Management integration
Use Azure API Management as an AI gateway to provide a secure and scalable access entry for MCP servers
MCP authorization specification implementation
Fully implements the latest MCP Authorization specification (version 2025 - 03 - 26)
SSE endpoint support
Provide endpoint support for Server - Sent Events (SSE) transmission type
Tool interaction interface
You can conveniently test and run MCP tools through the MCP Inspector tool
Advantages
Reliable infrastructure based on Azure cloud services
Compliant with the latest MCP authorization specification standards
Provide a visual testing tool (MCP Inspector)
Support modern transmission protocols such as SSE
Limitations
Currently marked as an experimental feature (Experimental)
Requires Azure cloud service support
The deployment process requires certain technical knowledge

How to use

Register the resource provider
First, you need to register the Microsoft.App resource provider
Deploy the infrastructure
Use the azd command to deploy all necessary Azure resources
Install MCP Inspector
Install and run the MCP Inspector tool in a new terminal window
Configure the connection
Set the transmission type to SSE in MCP Inspector and enter the API Management endpoint URL
Interactive testing
Use the interface functions of MCP Inspector to view the tool list and run tests

Usage cases

Test the MCP server connection
Use MCP Inspector to verify whether the MCP server is running normally
Run MCP tools
Select and run specific MCP tools through the interface

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to register the Microsoft.App resource provider?
How to get the SSE endpoint URL of API Management?
Is this solution suitable for the production environment?

Related resources

MCP authorization specification
The latest MCP authorization specification document
AI Gateway project
Azure AI Gateway reference implementation
MCP Inspector tool
MCP testing and interaction tool

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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