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GitHub Copilot for Azure (Preview) Launches in Visual Studio 2022 with Azure MCP Support

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    GitHub Copilot for Azure (Preview) Launches in Visual Studio 2022 with Azure MCP Support

    GitHub Copilot for Azure extension is now in Public Preview for Visual Studio 2022 (17.14+), bringing a curated set of Azure developer tools through the Azure MCP server directly into GitHub Copilot Agent Mode in Visual Studio. The extension automatically installs and manages the Azure MCP server for querying resources, diagnosing issues, deploying with azd, and running Azure CLI commands—all from the Copilot Chat.

    Zero-setup Azure MCP server

    The extension downloads and starts the Azure MCP server automatically, requiring no manual installation. It will appear in the tools list in Agent Mode.

    Agent Mode + Azure tools

    Copilot can select the right tools for your goal or you can choose specific tools from the toolbox in the Copilot Chat window.

    Broad Azure coverage via MCP tools

    The suite of tools includes interaction with a wide range of Azure services such as Azure App Configuration, Azure Best Practices, Azure CLI Extension, Azure Container Registry, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Data Explorer, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Developer CLI (azd) Extension, Azure Deploy, Azure Function App, Azure Key Vault, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, and many more.

    Get started

    • Prerequisites include Visual Studio 2022 17.14 or later, an active GitHub Copilot subscription with Copilot Chat enabled, and a Microsoft account with access to an Azure subscription.
    • Install the GitHub Copilot for Azure (Preview) extension in Visual Studio 2022 and open Copilot Chat to select Agent Mode.
    • Use prompts with resource details for best results in querying Azure resources.

    Try these example prompts

    Example prompts to use in Agent Mode with Azure tools enabled are provided, ensuring seamless integration with Azure resources.

    What’s next?

    Continuously expanding the Azure toolset and deepening the integration with Visual Studio is on the roadmap for GitHub Copilot for Azure, aiming to provide innovative capabilities to users. If you're already using GitHub Copilot, we encourage you to try out GitHub Copilot for Azure and explore the new capabilities firsthand.