MCP server
Azure MCP server
Azure resources, storage, Cosmos DB, Key Vault, monitoring and CLI commands from one server.
★ 3.8kpushed 2026-10-23MIT
Run in a terminal. Everything after -- is the command that starts the server. docs
claude mcp add --transport stdio azure -- npx -y @azure/mcp@latest server start
Claude Desktop only: Settings > Developer > Edit Config opens claude_desktop_config.json. Add this, save and restart the app. docs
{
"mcpServers": {
"azure": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@azure/mcp@latest",
"server",
"start"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project), or use the install button. docs
{
"mcpServers": {
"azure": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@azure/mcp@latest",
"server",
"start"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json (note the "servers" key and the type), or use the install button. Command Palette > "MCP: Open User Configuration" for all workspaces. docs
{
"servers": {
"azure": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@azure/mcp@latest",
"server",
"start"
]
}
}
}Run codex mcp add azure -- npx -y @azure/mcp@latest server start, or add this to ~/.codex/config.toml. docs
[mcp_servers.azure] command = "npx" args = ["-y", "@azure/mcp@latest", "server", "start"]
Run in a terminal (-s user adds it for all projects; the default is this project). docs
gemini mcp add -s user azure npx -- -y @azure/mcp@latest server start
Run in a terminal; it writes ~/.copilot/mcp-config.json. docs
copilot mcp add azure -- npx -y @azure/mcp@latest server start
Add to mcp_config.json: ~/.config/devin/mcp_config.json on macOS and Linux (older installs: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json), %APPDATA%\devin\ on Windows. docs
{
"mcpServers": {
"azure": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@azure/mcp@latest",
"server",
"start"
]
}
}
}Add to Zed's settings.json (or Settings > AI > MCP Servers > Add Server). Remote servers without an Authorization header sign in with OAuth. docs
{
"context_servers": {
"azure": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@azure/mcp@latest",
"server",
"start"
]
}
}
}Add to opencode.json in the project (or ~/.config/opencode/opencode.json). docs
{
"$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
"mcp": {
"azure": {
"type": "local",
"command": [
"npx",
"-y",
"@azure/mcp@latest",
"server",
"start"
],
"enabled": true
}
}
}Add to ~/.kiro/settings/mcp.json (all projects) or .kiro/settings/mcp.json (this project). docs
{
"mcpServers": {
"azure": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@azure/mcp@latest",
"server",
"start"
]
}
}
}MCP Servers > Configure > Configure MCP Servers opens cline_mcp_settings.json; add this entry. docs
{
"mcpServers": {
"azure": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@azure/mcp@latest",
"server",
"start"
]
}
}
}Search and fetch official Microsoft and Azure documentation and code samples.
★ 2kpushed 2026-10-21CC-BY-4.0https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp
Run in a terminal, then /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in. Add --scope project to share it via .mcp.json. docs
claude mcp add --transport http microsoft-learn https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp
Customize > Connectors > Add > Add custom connector, paste this URL and sign in. It syncs to Claude Desktop and mobile. docs
https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp
The free plan allows one custom connector. On Team and Enterprise an owner adds it under Organization settings > Connectors.
chatgpt.com/plugins > + > Add custom MCP server, paste the URL, set up sign-in and create it as a plugin. Then @-mention it in a chat. docs
https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp
Workspace admins can turn custom MCP plugins off.
Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project), or use the install button. docs
{
"mcpServers": {
"microsoft-learn": {
"url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp"
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json (note the "servers" key and the type), or use the install button. Command Palette > "MCP: Open User Configuration" for all workspaces. docs
{
"servers": {
"microsoft-learn": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp"
}
}
}Run codex mcp add microsoft-learn --url https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp (then codex mcp login microsoft-learn), or add this to ~/.codex/config.toml. The CLI, IDE extension and Codex app share it. docs
[mcp_servers.microsoft-learn] url = "https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp"
Run in a terminal (-s user adds it for all projects), then /mcp auth to sign in. In ~/.gemini/settings.json the key is httpUrl. docs
gemini mcp add -s user --transport http microsoft-learn https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp
Run in a terminal; it writes ~/.copilot/mcp-config.json. docs
copilot mcp add --transport http microsoft-learn https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp
Add to mcp_config.json: ~/.config/devin/mcp_config.json on macOS and Linux (older installs: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json), %APPDATA%\devin\ on Windows. docs
{
"mcpServers": {
"microsoft-learn": {
"serverUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp"
}
}
}Add to Zed's settings.json (or Settings > AI > MCP Servers > Add Server). Remote servers without an Authorization header sign in with OAuth. docs
{
"context_servers": {
"microsoft-learn": {
"url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp"
}
}
}Add to opencode.json in the project (or ~/.config/opencode/opencode.json). Sign in with opencode mcp auth microsoft-learn. docs
{
"$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
"mcp": {
"microsoft-learn": {
"type": "remote",
"url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp",
"enabled": true
}
}
}Add to ~/.kiro/settings/mcp.json (all projects) or .kiro/settings/mcp.json (this project). docs
{
"mcpServers": {
"microsoft-learn": {
"url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp"
}
}
}MCP Servers > Configure > Configure MCP Servers opens cline_mcp_settings.json; add this entry. docs
{
"mcpServers": {
"microsoft-learn": {
"type": "streamableHttp",
"url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp"
}
}
}Agent skills for Azure
The MCP server gives the agent Azure's tools; a skill teaches it how to use Azure well. Install with the skills CLI or see each skill's page for Claude Code, Codex, Copilot and Cursor.
- Azure DeployMicrosoft (Azure)
Runs the deployment of an app already prepared for Azure and checks the result.
npx skills add microsoft/azure-skills --skill azure-deploy - Azure DiagnosticsMicrosoft (Azure)
Troubleshoots production problems on Azure using Monitor, AppLens and resource health.
npx skills add microsoft/azure-skills --skill azure-diagnostics - Azure Prepare (azd)Microsoft (Azure)
Generates azure.yaml, Bicep or Terraform and Dockerfiles so a project can deploy with azd.
npx skills add microsoft/azure-skills --skill azure-prepare
Which one to pick
- Start with Azure: it's maintained by Microsoft and follows its API.
- A remote server (Microsoft Learn) needs no install and signs you in with OAuth. It's also the only kind ChatGPT and claude.ai can use.
- A local server (Azure) runs on your machine with an API key or token, and works offline from the vendor's hosting.
FAQ
Is there an official Azure MCP server?+
Yes: Azure and Microsoft Learn, maintained by Microsoft.
How do I connect Azure to Claude?+
In Claude Code, run the claude mcp add command shown above. In Claude Desktop, add the server to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings > Developer > Edit Config) and restart the app.
How do I use the Azure MCP server in Cursor or VS Code?+
Open the Cursor or VS Code tab on the server above: it has the exact mcp.json entry and a one-click install link. The same server also works in Claude Code, Claude Desktop / claude.ai, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code and Codex.
Can I use the Azure MCP server in ChatGPT?+
ChatGPT connects to remote MCP servers only. Microsoft Learn has a hosted URL: at chatgpt.com/plugins choose + > Add custom MCP server, paste the URL and create it as a plugin.
Is it safe to give an AI agent access to Azure?+
Start with the official server, a read-only or test account and approval prompts on for anything that writes. Content the agent reads from Azure (tickets, messages, pages) can carry prompt-injection instructions, so don't auto-approve actions.
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