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Azure MCP Server

Microsoft's MCP server that brings Azure context and operations into AI agents, installable via npm, .NET, PyPI or Docker.

Author
Microsoft
Works with
Any MCP client, Claude Code
License
MIT
Last release
Oct 1, 2026
Documented
Oct 2, 2026
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What Azure MCP Server is

All Azure MCP tools in a single server, implementing the MCP specification to connect AI agents with Azure services. The old Azure/azure-mcp repo was archived on August 25, 2025 and development moved to microsoft/mcp. It can be used alone or with the GitHub Copilot for Azure extension.

What it does

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Where Azure MCP Server runs and what it adds, from its documentation
  • Exposes tools across many Azure services in one server
  • Microsoft Foundry: list and deploy models, create and evaluate agents
  • Azure Advisor: list, summarize and act on recommendations
  • Can be self-hosted remotely on Azure Container Apps
  • Supports sovereign cloud configuration

When to use it

Good fit

  • Managing or querying Azure resources from an AI agent
  • Using Azure from Claude Code via the Azure plugin

Not for

  • Unreviewed autonomous use: README warns of destructive actions under broad RBAC

How to install Azure MCP Server

You need: Azure account and RBAC permissions; Node.js, .NET 10 SDK, Python or Docker depending on install method

  1. Claude Code: /plugin install azure@claude-plugins-official
  2. Or run npx -y @azure/mcp@latest server start via your client config
  3. Or use .NET 10 dnx Azure.Mcp, PyPI, or Docker per the README
  4. Sign in to Azure so tools use your RBAC permissions
  5. Refresh the tools list and try: List my Azure Storage containers

Permissions and security

What it can access

  • Operations run with the user's Azure RBAC permissions

Security notes from the maintainers

  • README: autonomous or misconfigured clients may perform destructive actions; apply least-privilege RBAC
  • Software may collect usage data sent to Microsoft; telemetry can be turned off

Review the source before granting an agent access to credentials or production systems. We document what the maintainers state; we do not audit code.

Limitations

  • Safeguard flags are not standardized in MCP and may not be supported by all clients
  • Release versions are currently 3.0.0 beta builds

Tools it extends

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Frequently asked questions

Where did the Azure MCP Server repo move?

Azure/azure-mcp was archived on August 25, 2025; development continues in microsoft/mcp. source

How do I install the Azure MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run /plugin install azure@claude-plugins-official. source

What permissions does the Azure MCP Server use?

It acts with the user's Azure RBAC permissions, so use least-privilege roles. source

Does the Azure MCP Server collect telemetry?

It may collect usage data sent to Microsoft; the README says it can be turned off. source

Related guides

Sources and gaps

Not stated by the maintainers: Full tool list not summarized here.

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