Generally Available: Azure Functions now supports hosting MCP Apps

Developers building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers often rely on plain text responses even when user interactions required richer experiences, such as visual data exploration, complex configuration, real-time status monitoring, or multi-step workflows, which leads to excessive back-and-forth and limited usability.

Azure Functions now supports building and hosting MCP Apps using the Azure Functions MCP Extension. MCP Apps enable servers to return interactive user interfaces that render directly within chat experiences, including forms, dashboards, and rich media viewers. This capability is available for Python, TypeScript, .NET, and Java, allowing developers to build MCP Apps using familiar languages.

With MCP Apps on Azure Functions, developers can now deliver richer and interactive experiences directly in conversations, reducing conversational friction, streamlining complex workflows, and making it easier for users to explore data and monitor live information without leaving the chat.

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