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How to build a High-Performance MCP Server on Azure Functions
In my recent project, I integrated the Model Context Protocol (MCP) into an existing Azure Functions API and I wanted to share how it works and why it matters. MCP (Model Context Protocol) provides a standardized interface for connecting Large Language Models (LLMs), such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, to private data and specialized tools. While many implementations focus on local setups, deploying an MCP server in a cloud-native, serverless environment like Azure Functions offers the scalability, security, and flexibility needed for enterprise-grade applications. ...