Problem
The Azure MCP Server install strategy uses global npm install (npm install -g @azure/mcp), but:
- Most MCP server configurations use
npx (no global install needed)
- Installing globally doesn't configure the MCP server in any editor — user still needs manual wiring
- Global install could conflict with local dev dependencies
Questions to Resolve
- Is global npm install the recommended approach from the Azure MCP team?
- Should
azd tool install azure-mcp-server also help with editor configuration?
- Should we surface "next steps" for MCP configuration after install?
Context
Raised by @vhvb1989 in PR #7450 review. Current approach is by-design for initial release — global install is the simplest path. Revisit based on user feedback and Azure MCP team guidance.
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Problem
The Azure MCP Server install strategy uses global npm install (
npm install -g @azure/mcp), but:npx(no global install needed)Questions to Resolve
azd tool install azure-mcp-serveralso help with editor configuration?Context
Raised by @vhvb1989 in PR #7450 review. Current approach is by-design for initial release — global install is the simplest path. Revisit based on user feedback and Azure MCP team guidance.
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