Remote Functions

About

This quickstart template facilitates the construction and deployment of a custom remote server on Azure Functions, tailored for use with the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enables local development, debugging, and rapid cloud deployment via `azd up`. Security is prioritized through key-based access and HTTPS, with options for OAuth via EasyAuth and/or API Management, as well as network isolation using VNETs.

Key Features

• Rapid deployment to Azure using Azure Developer CLI (azd)
• 70 GitHub stars
• Includes examples for common MCP server actions (get/save snippets)
• Secured by default with keys and HTTPS
• Supports OAuth using EasyAuth and API Management
• Allows network isolation using VNET

Use Cases

• Creating a remote MCP server for GitHub Copilot
• Integrating custom tools with MCP-compatible applications
• Securely managing and executing code snippets in a cloud environment