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.

Links

• MCP for Beginners Curriculum
• MCP in Visual Studio Code
• Foundry Agent Service Announcement
• AI Foundry Discord
• VS Code Live Events

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