How do I install the azure mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Azure MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementation that enables Claude Desktop to interact with Azure services. This integration allows Claude to query

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What is the Azure MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementation that enables Claude Desktop to interact with Azure services. This integration allows Claude to query and manage Azure

What you get

Azure Resource Management — Interface with Azure Resource Management client
Subscription Management — List and manage Azure subscriptions
Tenant Management — List and select Azure tenants
Automatic Authentication — Leverages DefaultAzureCredential for flexible authentication methods
Error Handling — Robust error handling with retries for transient failures
Clean Response Formatting — Properly formatted responses compatible with Claude Desktop

Configuration and credentials

Node.js (v18 or higher) - Claude Desktop Application - Azure Account with appropriate permissions - Azure CLI (optional, for CLI-based authentication)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Azure MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "azure": {
      "command": "tsx",
      "args": [
        "C:/Users/[YourUsername]/path/to/azure-mcp/src/launcher.ts"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Node.js (v18 or higher) - Claude Desktop Application - Azure Account with appropriate permissions - Azure CLI (optional, for CLI-based authentication)

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementation that enables Claude Desktop to interact with Azure services. This integration allows Claude to query and manage Azure Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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