Microsoft Developer demonstrates how to use GitHub Copilot and MCP to build your first MCP server, explaining key concepts and showing hands-on coding in Visual Studio Code.

Vibe Code Your First MCP Server with GitHub Copilot

Presenter: Microsoft Developer

Learn how to build your first MCP (Model Context Protocol) server with the help of GitHub Copilot and AI agents. This session showcases how the MCP framework enables powerful AI integration and server development while using modern Microsoft tools.

What You'll Learn

• Fundamentals of MCP: Understand what MCP is and how it lets you connect AI agents with various services.
• AI Agent Integration: See how AI agents can facilitate the process of building MCP servers efficiently.
• Hands-On Coding: Watch a live demo where an MCP server is coded with support from GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.
• MCP Ecosystem: Discover resources for MCP in VS Code, Foundry Agent Service, and learn how to integrate MCP tools with custom agents.

Key Resources

• MCP for Beginners Curriculum
• MCP Servers in Visual Studio Code
• Foundry Agent Service - MCP Support Announcement
• Azure AI Foundry Community Discord
• VS Code Release Parties

Why MCP and GitHub Copilot?

MCP enables seamless communication and extensibility for AI agents. Using GitHub Copilot, you can accelerate development with intelligent code suggestions, making it easier to set up servers even if you're a beginner. This approach leverages the best of Microsoft’s development ecosystem.

Session Highlights

• Step-by-step process of building an MCP server
• Demonstration of how Copilot assists in coding tasks
• How to integrate and test MCP tools with custom AI agents
• Where to find official documentation and join the community

Whether you're just exploring MCP or looking to deepen your agent development skills, this session will help get you started quickly and confidently.