Microsoft announces general availability of Model Context Protocol (MCP) support in Visual Studio, enabling AI agents to connect with external tools and services through a standardized protocol. The integration includes full MCP client support, built-in authentication flows, one-click server installation, and enterprise governance controls. MCP allows developers to connect Copilot Chat to databases, deployment pipelines, and internal APIs, enhancing AI-powered workflows with real-time context from development stacks.
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