Microsoft Dynamics 365
This workshop teaches you to build a complete MCP (Model Context Protocol) server with STDIO transport for Claude Desktop, integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
What is Microsoft Dynamics 365?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to this workshop teaches you to build a complete mcp (model context protocol) server with stdio transport for claude desktop, integrated with microsoft dynamics 365 business central.
This workshop teaches you to build a complete MCP (Model Context Protocol) server with STDIO transport for Claude Desktop, integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- This workshop teaches you to build a complete MCP (Model Con
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx workshop-mcp-server-directions-labConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Microsoft Dynamics 365
This workshop project teaches you to build a complete MCP server with STDIO transport for Claude Desktop integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, exposing six tools for querying customers, items, sales orders, and exchange rates. It includes mock data mode for learning without Business Central credentials and automated setup scripts for both Windows and macOS/Linux.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.9+ with pip installed
- Claude Desktop application installed
- Azure App Registration with Business Central API permissions (client ID, client secret, tenant ID) — optional; mock data mode works without this
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central environment name and company GUID — optional for mock mode
- Git to clone the repository
Clone the repository
Clone the workshop repository from GitHub. This project is a hands-on lab and must be run from source.
git clone https://github.com/javiarmesto/Workshop-MCP-Server-Directions-Lab.git
cd Workshop-MCP-Server-Directions-LabRun the automated setup script
Use the provided setup script to create the virtual environment and install all dependencies automatically. Use the appropriate script for your OS.
# macOS/Linux:
chmod +x setup.sh
./scripts/setup.sh
# Windows PowerShell:
.\setup.ps1Manual setup (alternative)
If the automated script is unavailable, create a virtual environment and install dependencies manually.
python -m venv workshop-env
source workshop-env/bin/activate # Windows: workshop-env\Scripts\activate
pip install -r requirements.txtConfigure environment variables
Copy the example .env file and fill in your Azure and Business Central credentials. The server runs in mock data mode if these are omitted, which is sufficient for learning the MCP server concepts.
cp .env.example .env
# Contents of .env (all required for live BC connection):
AZURE_TENANT_ID=your-azure-tenant-id
AZURE_CLIENT_ID=your-app-registration-client-id
AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET=your-client-secret
BC_ENVIRONMENT=production
BC_COMPANY_ID=your-company-guidConfigure Claude Desktop
Run the automated configure script to update claude_desktop_config.json, or edit it manually. Replace YOUR_PYTHON_PATH with the absolute path to the virtual environment Python binary.
# Automated (Windows):
.\configure_claude.ps1
# Manual edit of claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"bc-workshop-server": {
"command": "/absolute/path/to/workshop-env/bin/python",
"args": ["server.py"],
"cwd": "/absolute/path/to/Workshop-MCP-Server-Directions-Lab",
"env": {
"PYTHONPATH": "/absolute/path/to/Workshop-MCP-Server-Directions-Lab"
}
}
}
}Test the server
Run the included test script to verify the server and its six tools are working before connecting Claude Desktop.
python ./test_server.pyRestart Claude Desktop
Restart Claude Desktop to load the MCP server. The server will use mock data automatically if Business Central credentials are not configured.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Examples
Client configuration
claude_desktop_config.json entry for the Business Central workshop MCP server with environment variables for Azure authentication.
{
"mcpServers": {
"bc-workshop-server": {
"command": "/path/to/workshop-env/bin/python",
"args": ["server.py"],
"cwd": "/path/to/Workshop-MCP-Server-Directions-Lab",
"env": {
"AZURE_TENANT_ID": "your-tenant-id",
"AZURE_CLIENT_ID": "your-client-id",
"AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET": "your-secret",
"BC_ENVIRONMENT": "production",
"BC_COMPANY_ID": "your-company-guid",
"PYTHONPATH": "/path/to/Workshop-MCP-Server-Directions-Lab"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Sample prompts for the six Business Central tools exposed by the workshop MCP server.
- "Get the list of customers from Business Central"
- "Show me all items in the Business Central catalog"
- "Retrieve the latest sales orders from Business Central"
- "What are the current currency exchange rates in Business Central?"
- "Analyze customer metrics and summarize total outstanding balances"
- "Evaluate vendor performance based on the vendor analysis data"Troubleshooting Microsoft Dynamics 365
Azure authentication fails with AADSTS errors
Verify AZURE_TENANT_ID, AZURE_CLIENT_ID, and AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET are correct. Ensure the Azure App Registration has been granted Business Central API permissions and that admin consent has been given in the Azure portal.
Server starts but returns mock data instead of live Business Central data
This is expected behavior when BC credentials are missing or invalid. Check that all five environment variables (AZURE_TENANT_ID, AZURE_CLIENT_ID, AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET, BC_ENVIRONMENT, BC_COMPANY_ID) are correctly set in the .env file or in the claude_desktop_config.json env block.
test_server.py fails with ModuleNotFoundError
Activate the virtual environment before running the test script (source workshop-env/bin/activate on macOS/Linux). Ensure pip install -r requirements.txt completed without errors inside the activated environment.
Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Dynamics 365
What is Microsoft Dynamics 365?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that this workshop teaches you to build a complete mcp (model context protocol) server with stdio transport for claude desktop, integrated with microsoft dynamics 365 business central. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Microsoft Dynamics 365?
Follow the installation instructions on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Microsoft Dynamics 365?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Microsoft Dynamics 365 free to use?
Yes, Microsoft Dynamics 365 is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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