Location Service Demo FAQs

Question 1

What is the Location Service Demo?

Accepted Answer

It's a demonstration of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built using .NET 8, designed for managing geographical location data. It utilizes the ModelContextProtocol library and provides tools for data retrieval.

Question 2

What is MCP and why is it used in this demo?

Accepted Answer

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol enabling structured interaction with AI models and tools. This demo uses MCP to allow clients, like VS Code Copilot Chat, to easily interact with the location service.

Question 3

What are the key features of this demo?

Accepted Answer

Key features include an MCP server implementation in .NET 8, integration with the ModelContextProtocol library, a tool for retrieving all locations, a sample dataset of 50 real locations, and easy extensibility using attribute annotation.

Question 4

Can I use this server with VS Code Copilot Chat?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The Location Service Demo is designed to work seamlessly with VS Code Copilot Chat. Simply configure the `.vscode/mcp.json` file and use natural language commands to interact with the server.

Question 5

How can I extend the Location Service Demo with new tools?

Accepted Answer

You can easily add new tools by creating static methods in the `Tools/LocationsTools.cs` file and annotating them with the `[McpServerTool]` attribute. This allows you to expose new functionalities to MCP-compatible clients.

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