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Azure AI Agent Service MCP Server

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This MCP server integrates with Azure AI Foundry to enable connections to your existing Azure AI Agents. It utilizes the wide range of models and knowledge tools available within Azure AI Foundry, such as Azure AI Search and Bing Web Grounding.

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What is Azure AI Agent Service MCP Server?

The Azure AI Agent Service MCP Server is a server that allows you to connect to your existing Azure AI Agents within the Azure AI Foundry ecosystem. It acts as a bridge between your agents and MCP-compatible clients.

How to use Azure AI Agent Service MCP Server?

To use the server, you need to configure it with your Azure AI Project connection string and agent IDs. You can then run the server using either Python or TypeScript implementations. Finally, configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) to connect to the server using the provided configuration examples.

Key features of Azure AI Agent Service MCP Server

  • Agent Integration

  • Seamless Workflow

  • Secure

  • Conversation Memory

Use cases of Azure AI Agent Service MCP Server

  • Connecting Azure AI Agents to MCP clients

  • Using Azure AI Agents within Claude Desktop

  • Integrating Azure AI Agents into custom applications

  • Maintaining conversation history across client sessions

FAQ from Azure AI Agent Service MCP Server

What is an MCP server?

MCP stands for Message Communication Protocol. An MCP server facilitates communication between different applications or services using a defined protocol.

What is Azure AI Foundry?

Azure AI Foundry is a platform that provides a range of models and knowledge tools for building AI applications.

How do I get my Azure AI Project connection string?

You can find your Azure AI Project connection string in the Azure portal, within the settings of your Azure AI project.

What are the prerequisites for running this server?

You need Python 3.10+ or Node.js, Azure CLI installed and configured, and existing Azure AI Agents with desired capabilities.

Can I use this server with any MCP client?

Yes, this server follows the MCP protocol specification and can be used with any MCP-compatible client.