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Azure Cosmos DB MCP Client & Server

by patrice-truong

This project demonstrates how to create an MCP (Model-Context-Protocol) Server and client for Azure Cosmos DB. It includes a NextJS frontend application and a Node.js MCP Server component connected to Azure Cosmos DB.

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What is Azure Cosmos DB MCP Client & Server?

This project provides a sample implementation of an MCP (Model-Context-Protocol) architecture using Azure Cosmos DB. It consists of a NextJS frontend for displaying a product catalog and an AI assistant, and a Node.js server acting as the MCP server to interact with the Cosmos DB database.

How to use Azure Cosmos DB MCP Client & Server?

To use this project, you need to set up an Azure Cosmos DB account, a storage account, and a virtual machine. Then, clone the repository, configure the environment variables, install the necessary dependencies, and build the frontend and backend projects. Finally, populate the Cosmos DB database with product data and run the MCP server and frontend application.

Key features of Azure Cosmos DB MCP Client & Server

  • Demonstrates MCP architecture with Azure Cosmos DB

  • Includes a NextJS frontend with a product catalog and AI assistant

  • Features a Node.js MCP server for data access

  • Provides step-by-step instructions for setup and deployment

Use cases of Azure Cosmos DB MCP Client & Server

  • Building e-commerce applications with AI-powered product search

  • Implementing MCP architecture for data access and management

  • Demonstrating the use of Azure Cosmos DB with NextJS and Node.js

  • Creating a sample application with an AI assistant for data retrieval

FAQ from Azure Cosmos DB MCP Client & Server

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model-Context-Protocol, an architectural pattern for building distributed applications.

What is Azure Cosmos DB?

Azure Cosmos DB is a fully managed NoSQL database service for modern app development.

What is NextJS?

Next.js is a React framework for building web applications with server-side rendering and static site generation.

What is the purpose of the AI Assistant?

The AI Assistant helps users find products in the catalog and get past orders using natural language queries.

How do I populate the products catalog?

You can populate the products catalog by modifying the appsettings.json file with your Cosmos DB account details and running the dotnet run command in the populate folder.