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Stop juggling package managers—just run `azd update`
Apr 14, 2026
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Stop juggling package managers—just run `azd update`

Kristen Womack

Update the Azure Developer CLI with a single command on any platform and switch release channels.

Announcing Azure MCP Server 2.0 Stable Release for Self-Hosted Agentic Cloud Automation
Apr 10, 2026
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Announcing Azure MCP Server 2.0 Stable Release for Self-Hosted Agentic Cloud Automation

Sandeep Sen

Azure MCP Server 2.0 is now generally available, delivering first-class self-hosting, stronger security hardening, and a faster foundation for agentic workflows across Azure.

Give your Foundry Agent Custom Tools with MCP Servers on Azure Functions
Apr 8, 2026
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Give your Foundry Agent Custom Tools with MCP Servers on Azure Functions

Lily Ma

Learn how to connect your MCP server hosted on Azure Functions to Microsoft Foundry agents. This post covers authentication options and setup steps to give your AI agent access to custom MCP tools.

MCP as Easy as 1-2-3: Introducing the Fluent API for MCP Apps
Apr 7, 2026
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MCP as Easy as 1-2-3: Introducing the Fluent API for MCP Apps

Lilian Kasem (she/her)

Build MCP tools with rich UI experiences using the new Fluent API for MCP Apps in the .NET isolated worker. Configure views, permissions, and security policies with just a few lines of code.

Announcing the end of support for Node.js 20.x in the Azure SDK for JavaScript
Apr 6, 2026
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Announcing the end of support for Node.js 20.x in the Azure SDK for JavaScript

Minh-Anh Phan

After July 9, 2026, the Azure SDK for JavaScript will no longer support Node.js 20.x. Upgrade to an Active Node.js Long Term Support (LTS) version to stay secure and up-to-date.

MCP Apps on Azure Functions: Quickstart with TypeScript
Apr 6, 2026
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MCP Apps on Azure Functions: Quickstart with TypeScript

Swapnil Nagar

Learn how to build and deploy MCP (Model Context Protocol) apps on Azure Functions using TypeScript. This guide covers MCP tools, resources, local development, and serverless deployment with a practical weather app example.

Azure Developer CLI (azd) – March 2026: Run and Debug AI Agents Locally, GitHub Copilot Integration, & Container App Jobs
Mar 30, 2026
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Azure Developer CLI (azd) – March 2026: Run and Debug AI Agents Locally, GitHub Copilot Integration, & Container App Jobs

PuiChee (PC) Chan

Run, invoke, and monitor AI agents locally or in Microsoft Foundry with the new azd AI agent extension commands. Plus GitHub Copilot-powered project setup, Container App Jobs deployment, local preflight validation, and configurable timeouts.

Writing Azure service-related unit tests with Docker using Spring Cloud Azure
Mar 30, 2026
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Writing Azure service-related unit tests with Docker using Spring Cloud Azure

Rujun Chen

This post shows how to write Azure service-related unit tests with Docker using Spring Cloud Azure.

Azure SDK Release (March 2026)
Mar 26, 2026
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Azure SDK Release (March 2026)

Ronnie Geraghty

Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you find this month's highlights and release notes.