Daniel Roth and Mike Kistler present a hands-on ASP.NET Community Standup covering the MCP (Model Context Protocol) authorization flow, demonstrating secure request authorization to GitHub MCP servers.

ASP.NET Community Standup: The MCP Authorization Flow

Presenters: Daniel Roth, Mike Kistler
Date/Spec: Based on the 2025-06-18 MCP specification

Overview

This Community Standup session provides a practical walkthrough of the MCP (Model Context Protocol) authorization process, primarily for .NET and ASP.NET Core developers.

What You'll Learn

• How the MCP authorization flow operates according to the latest specification
• Steps for authorizing requests to a GitHub MCP server
• Hands-on demos with real requests, performed from a polyglot notebook
• Insights into adapting your .NET/ASP.NET Core solutions for secure authorization

Agenda

1. Introduction to MCP and Authorization Principles
2. Explaining the 2025-06-18 MCP Spec Updates
3. Live Demonstration: Auth Requests via Polyglot Notebook
4. Integrating Secure Flows in ASP.NET Core
5. Q&A from the Developer Community

Key Takeaways

• MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open specification that streamlines secure communication and authorization between services.
• The latest 2025-06-18 spec introduces updated authorization steps for improved security and interoperability.
• Practical examples are shown making live authorization requests to GitHub MCP servers—great reference material for developers working with .NET and security protocols.
• The session is ideal for developers who want to understand low-level protocol flows and apply robust security in their web/API infrastructure.

Resources

• Community Links

About the Presenters

Daniel Roth and Mike Kistler are seasoned engineers in the ASP.NET team, sharing their deep expertise with the .NET community.

For further details, check the linked resources or join the ASP.NET Community Standup for more sessions on cutting-edge Microsoft development topics.