The GitHub Copilot for Azure extension is now in Public Preview for Visual Studio 2022 (17.14+). It brings a curated set of Azure developer tools—exposed through the Azure MCP server—directly into GitHub Copilot Agent Mode in Visual Studio. The extension automatically installs and manages the Azure MCP server, so you can query resources, diagnose issues, deploy with azd, and run Azure CLI commands—all from the Copilot Chat.[cta-button text="Try GitHub Copilot for Azure" url="https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=github-copilot-azure.GitHubCopilotForAzure2022&ssr=false#overview" color="btn-primary"]Ship Azure features without leaving Visual Studio. Agent-powered, MCP-enabled, no extra setup.What’s in the Public Preview? Zero-setup Azure MCP serverThe extension automatically downloads and starts the Azure MCP server the first time you open Copilot Chat—no manual install required. (You’ll see it in the tools list in Agent Mode.)(Note: the MCP server version included with the extension may occasionally trail the latest upstream release by a few versions.) Agent Mode + Azure toolsLet Copilot pick the right tools for your goal—or choose specific tools from the toolbox in the Copilot Chat window. Typical tasks include: list and inspect resources, diagnose issues, pull app logs, deploy with azd, run Azure CLI commands, and more. Broad Azure coverage via MCP toolsThe suite of tools allows interaction with: ⚙️ Azure App Configuration 🛡️ Azure Best Practices 🖥️ Azure CLI Extension 📦 Azure Container Registry (ACR) 📊 Azure Cosmos DB (NoSQL Databases) 🧮 Azure Data Explorer 🐘 Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server 🛠️ Azure Developer CLI (azd) Extension 🚀 Azure Deploy ☁️ Azure Function App 🔑 Azure Key Vault ☸️ Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) 🗄️ Azure SQL Database, Elastic Pool, and Server 💾 Azure Storage ...and many more!See the full, continuously updated list in the Azure MCP server docs.Get startedPrerequisites Visual Studio 2022 17.14 or later (Agent Mode + MCP support) An active GitHub Copilot subscription and Copilot Chat enabled in Visual Studio A Microsoft account with access to an Azure subscription (or start free below)Install & set up Install the GitHub Copilot for Azure (Preview) extension for Visual Studio 2022.The extension starts the Azure MCP server automatically—no manual setup required. Open Copilot Chat and select Agent Mode. Click Select tools and check to enable the Azure Extension. In your prompts, include resource details for best results (subscription, resource group, resource name).New to Azure? Sign up free and get $200 in credit to explore servicesTry these example promptsThese examples assume you’re in Agent Mode with Azure tools enabled. Add subscription and resource group names where helpful. "Do I have any webapps in my current subscription?" "Look for a WebApp named ``. Does it have any recent downtime?" "Find what tenants I have access to and what I'm currently using." "Provide the weburls for these ACA apps."What’s next?We’re committed to continuously expanding the Azure toolset and deepening the integration with Visual Studio, all on top of the robust MCP foundation that is now generally available in Visual Studio. If you’re already using GitHub Copilot, we encourage you to try out GitHub Copilot for Azure and experience the new capabilities firsthand. Your feedback is invaluable—let us know which Azure scenarios you’d like to automate next and help shape the future of GitHub Copilot for Azure!Learn how to share feedback in Visual Studio 2022Additional learning Model Context Protocol (MCP) is Now Generally Available in Visual Studio 🎉 - Visual Studio Blog Agent mode is now generally available with MCP support - Visual Studio Blog Customizing GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio with Custom Instructions (Part 5 of 8) | Microsoft Learn