MCP Azure Storage Sample

What is MCP Azure Storage Sample?

It is a sample project that demonstrates integrating Azure Blob Storage with the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It includes an MCP server exposing storage operations and a companion AI assistant client powered by Azure OpenAI GPT-4o, intended for developers building MCP-compatible applications.

How to use MCP Azure Storage Sample?

Clone the repository and follow the detailed setup and usage instructions in the MCP Server README and MCP Client README located in the project.

Key features of MCP Azure Storage Sample

• Exposes Blob Storage operations via MCP.
• Supports list, create, delete containers and blobs.
• Enables upload and download of blobs.
• Authenticates with Entra Managed Identity or Azure CLI.
• Includes an AI assistant client for natural language interaction.
• Client discovers server tools and uses Azure OpenAI GPT‑4o.

Use cases of MCP Azure Storage Sample

• Manage Azure Blob Storage through natural language commands.
• Build an AI assistant that lists, uploads, or deletes containers on request.
• Automate blob upload/download tasks in an MCP‑compatible workflow.
• Demo MCP integration with Azure cloud services.
• Integrate storage operations into agentic AI applications.

FAQ from MCP Azure Storage Sample

What does this sample include?

It includes an MCP server for Azure Blob Storage and a companion AI assistant client that communicates with the server.

How does the server authenticate?

It uses Microsoft Entra Managed Identity or Azure CLI authentication.

What storage operations does the server expose?

The server can list, create, and delete containers and blobs, and upload and download blobs.

Is there a client application?

Yes, a client AI assistant is provided that discovers tools from the server and enables natural language interaction using Azure OpenAI GPT‑4o.

Where can I find setup instructions?

Detailed setup instructions are in the MCP Server README and MCP Client README linked in the project’s top-level README.