MCP Server & Client - Azure Samples

What is MCP Server & Client - Azure Samples?

It is a repository that demonstrates how to deploy an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server using Azure Container Apps. It also includes three example agents built with Autogen, Semantic Kernel, and the OpenAI Agent SDK to show how to access that MCP server.

How to use MCP Server & Client - Azure Samples?

Setup and usage instructions are provided in separate README files: see server/README.md for the server and clients/README.md for each client agent. No specific configuration keys are listed in this top-level README.

Key features of MCP Server & Client - Azure Samples

• SSE-based MCP server exposing sports news tools (e.g., latest NFL news)
• API key authentication for server access
• Deployable locally or via Azure Container Apps
• Implemented using the fastmcp package
• Example agents in Autogen, Semantic Kernel, and OpenAI Agent SDK

Use cases of MCP Server & Client - Azure Samples

• Deploy an MCP server on Azure infrastructure
• Build AI agents that consume MCP tools from different frameworks
• Learn how to integrate MCP with Autogen, Semantic Kernel, or OpenAI Agent SDK
• Extend the server with custom tools and data sources

FAQ from MCP Server & Client - Azure Samples

What authentication does the MCP server use?

The server supports API key authentication.

What transport protocol does the server use?

It implements an SSE (Server-Sent Events) based MCP server.

Can I add my own tools to the server?

Yes, the server is designed to be extended with additional tools or data sources.

Where do I find setup instructions for the server and clients?

See server/README.md for the server and clients/README.md for each client agent.

What are the runtime requirements?

The server uses the fastmcp package and can run locally or on Azure Container Apps. Specific runtime details are in the sub-READMEs.