Microsoft Developer presents a session on integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers with Visual Studio and VS Code, demonstrating new AI-driven development tools for enhanced productivity.

Boost Your Productivity with Visual Studio & MCP Servers

Presented by Microsoft Developer

Discover how Model Context Protocol (MCP) is transforming the development experience in Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code. MCP turns agent-ready APIs into first-class citizens within Microsoft’s IDE ecosystem.

Session Highlights

Introduction to MCP: Learn how Visual Studio’s new MCP tooling enhances your coding workflow by integrating agent-ready APIs.
Visual Studio & VS Code Integration:
- Access MCP servers directly from Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code.
- Explore MCP servers in VS Code.
Build Custom Agents:
- Integrate MCP tools into your own development agents using Foundry Agent Service.
Educational Resources:
- Dive into the MCP curricula for beginners to get started.
- Join the Azure AI Foundry Discord community for support and collaboration.
Stay Updated:
- Attend monthly VS Code release parties for the latest features and MCP enhancements.

Key Takeaways

MCP streamlines the integration of sophisticated agent-ready APIs in Microsoft’s developer tools.
Foundry Agent Service and Azure AI Foundry provide powerful environments for agent development and deployment.
Community resources and events help you stay ahead with the latest AI-enhanced developer features.

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Stay on the cutting edge of AI development and agent tooling with the latest features in the Microsoft ecosystem.