Remote Functions FAQs

Question 1

What is Remote Functions?

Accepted Answer

Remote Functions deploys a custom remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to the cloud using Azure Functions with Python. It simplifies the process of building and deploying an MCP server to Azure.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for using Remote Functions?

Accepted Answer

You need Python 3.11 or higher, Azure Functions Core Tools, Azure Developer CLI (azd), and optionally Visual Studio Code with the Azure Functions extension for local development.

Question 3

What are the key features of Remote Functions?

Accepted Answer

Key features include security with keys and HTTPS, OAuth support (built-in or API Management), network isolation using VNET, deployment via Azure Developer CLI (azd), local debugging and remote deployment, plus it is open source with 57 GitHub stars.

Question 4

How do I connect to the remote MCP server after deployment?

Accepted Answer

Obtain the system key (`mcp_extension`) from the Azure portal or CLI and include it in the URL (MCP Inspector) or as a header (VS Code with GitHub Copilot) to authenticate your client.

Question 5

How do I deploy Remote Functions to Azure?

Accepted Answer

Use the `azd up` command after configuring your environment. This command provisions the necessary Azure resources and deploys your code to the function app.

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