Provides a server implementation using FastAPI to handle MCP requests via SSE transport with API key authentication
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Azure Container Apps Weather MCP Serverwhat's the forecast for Seattle this weekend?"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Azure Container Apps remote MCP server example
This MCP server uses SSE transport and is authenticated with an API key.
Running locally
Prerequisites:
Python 3.11 or later
Run the server locally:
VS Code MCP configuration (mcp.json):
Related MCP server: FastAPI MCP SSE
Deploy to Azure Container Apps
If the deployment is successful, the Azure CLI returns the URL of the app. You can use this URL to connect to the server from Visual Studio Code.
If the deployment fails, try again after updating the CLI and the Azure Container Apps extension: