mcp_server

The Azure AI Agent Service + Azure AI Search MCP Server provides two implementations to connect Claude Desktop with Azure search capabilities. The recommended Azure AI Agent Service Implementation uses Azure AI Agent Service to offer AI-enhanced document and web search capabilities. Alternatively, the Direct Azure AI Search Implementation connects directly to Azure AI Search, offering keyword, vector, and hybrid search methods. This setup allows users to search both private documents and the public web, with results including source citations. The server is customizable and integrates seamlessly with Claude Desktop.

Features

• AI-Enhanced Search - Optimizes search results with intelligent processing.
• Multiple Data Sources - Search both private documents and the public web.
• Source Citations - Web search results include citations to original sources.
• Flexible Implementation - Choose between Azure AI Agent Service or direct Azure AI Search integration.
• Seamless Claude Integration - All search capabilities accessible through Claude Desktop's interface.

Usage with Different Platforms

Azure AI Agent Service Setup

bash
az login

Azure AI Agent Service Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "azure-ai-agent": {
      "command": "C:\\path\\to\\.venv\\Scripts\\python.exe",
      "args": ["C:\\path\\to\\azure_ai_agent_service_server.py"],
      "env": {
        "PROJECT_CONNECTION_STRING": "your-project-connection-string",
        "MODEL_DEPLOYMENT_NAME": "your-model-deployment-name",
        "AI_SEARCH_CONNECTION_NAME": "your-search-connection-name",
        "BING_CONNECTION_NAME": "your-bing-connection-name",
        "AI_SEARCH_INDEX_NAME": "your-index-name"
      }
    }
  }
}

Direct Azure AI Search Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "azure-search": {
      "command": "C:\\path\\to\\.venv\\Scripts\\python.exe",
      "args": ["C:\\path\\to\\azure_search_server.py"],
      "env": {
        "AZURE_SEARCH_SERVICE_ENDPOINT": "https://your-service-name.search.windows.net",
        "AZURE_SEARCH_INDEX_NAME": "your-index-name",
        "AZURE_SEARCH_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}