Remote MCP Functions
Landing page for Remote MCP Server efforts in Azure Functions with links to all language stack specific repos.
What is Remote MCP Functions?
Remote MCP Functions is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to landing page for remote mcp server efforts in azure functions with links to all language stack specific repos.
Landing page for Remote MCP Server efforts in Azure Functions with links to all language stack specific repos.
This server falls under the Cloud Services category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Landing page for Remote MCP Server efforts in Azure Function
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx remote-mcp-functionsConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Remote MCP Functions
Remote MCP Functions is a collection of Azure Functions samples that demonstrates how to host MCP servers in the cloud across multiple language stacks including Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, C#, and Java. Each sample uses the native MCPTrigger Azure Functions extension to turn ordinary function code into a remotely accessible MCP server secured with HTTPS and API keys. Teams that want to share MCP tools across multiple developers or run AI agent backends at scale without managing infrastructure will find this pattern especially useful.
Prerequisites
- Azure subscription with permission to create Function Apps and run 'azd up'
- Azure Developer CLI (azd) installed: https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/developer/azure-developer-cli/install-azd
- The language runtime for your chosen stack: Node.js 20+ for TypeScript/JavaScript, Python 3.11+ for Python, .NET 8 for C#, or JDK 17+ for Java
- An MCP-compatible client that supports remote HTTP MCP servers (Claude Desktop 0.10+, Cursor, or VS Code with Copilot)
- Azure Functions Core Tools v4 for local development and debugging
Clone the language-specific sample repository
Choose the repository for your preferred language. For example, the TypeScript sample is at Azure-Samples/remote-mcp-functions-typescript. Clone it locally and open in your editor.
# TypeScript example
git clone https://github.com/Azure-Samples/remote-mcp-functions-typescript
cd remote-mcp-functions-typescript
npm installRun and debug locally
Start the Azure Functions runtime locally. The MCPTrigger will expose your MCP server on localhost, allowing you to test tools before deploying to Azure.
# For TypeScript/JavaScript
npm run build
func start
# For Python
pip install -r requirements.txt
func startDeploy to Azure with azd
Use the Azure Developer CLI to provision all required Azure resources and deploy the function app. This creates the Function App, storage account, and App Service Plan automatically.
azd auth login
azd upRetrieve the remote MCP endpoint URL and key
After deployment, azd outputs the function app URL. The MCP endpoint is at /api/mcp and secured with a function key. Copy the URL and key from the deployment output or the Azure portal.
# Get the function key from the portal or via Azure CLI
az functionapp keys list --name <your-function-app> --resource-group <rg>Configure your MCP client to connect remotely
Add the remote MCP server URL to your client configuration. The server uses HTTPS with a bearer token (the function key) for authentication.
Remote MCP Functions Examples
Client configuration
Example Claude Desktop configuration connecting to a remote Azure Functions MCP server over HTTPS with bearer token authentication.
{
"mcpServers": {
"azure-functions-mcp": {
"url": "https://<your-function-app>.azurewebsites.net/api/mcp",
"headers": {
"x-functions-key": "<your-function-key>"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts once the remote MCP server is running with the sample tools from the repository.
- "List all the tools available on this MCP server"
- "Run the hello-world tool with my name as input"
- "What functions are exposed by this Azure Functions MCP server?"
- "Call the echo tool with the message 'test deployment'"Troubleshooting Remote MCP Functions
azd up fails with 'resource already exists' or permission error
Ensure your Azure account has Contributor access to the target subscription. Run 'azd env new' to create a fresh environment and avoid conflicts with existing resource names.
MCP client cannot connect to the remote endpoint
Verify the function key in the header matches the key in the Azure portal under Function App > Functions > App keys. Ensure the function app is running by checking the Azure portal or running 'func azure functionapp logstream <appname>'.
Local 'func start' fails with missing host.json or extension errors
Run 'func extensions install' to install the MCPTrigger extension, then retry. Ensure Azure Functions Core Tools v4 is installed with 'func --version'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Remote MCP Functions
What is Remote MCP Functions?
Remote MCP Functions is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that landing page for remote mcp server efforts in azure functions with links to all language stack specific repos. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Remote MCP Functions?
Follow the installation instructions on the Remote MCP Functions GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Remote MCP Functions?
Remote MCP Functions works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Remote MCP Functions free to use?
Yes, Remote MCP Functions is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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