We look at how to set up a C# version of an MCP Server using Github Copilot — all within Visual Studio Code.

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Learn how to set up a C# Model Context Protocol (MCP) server using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code. This tutorial guides you through the setup process, including creating a .NET console project and adding necessary packages. Discover how MCP facilitates integration between large language models and various tools, while leveraging GitHub Copilot for coding assistance. Explore the setup of the MCP server and register tools like Secretword within your project.

Tutorial: Set Up an MCP Server With .NET and GitHub Copilot