Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is an MCP Server? A: MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. An MCP server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools.

Q: What is the UBOS Asset Marketplace? A: The UBOS Asset Marketplace is a platform that offers a variety of tools and resources, including MCP servers, designed to enhance AI Agent development and integration.

Q: What is the Azure Resource MCP Server? A: The Azure Resource MCP Server provides tools for listing and querying Azure resources directly from any MCP client, allowing you to efficiently browse your Azure infrastructure and analyze costs without leaving your workflow.

Q: What are the key features of the Azure Resource MCP Server? A: Key features include resource discovery, filtering by resource group, cost analysis, secure access using Azure service principal credentials, and a detailed view of resource locations, types, and tags.

Q: How do I install the Azure Resource MCP Server? A: Installation requires Python 3.10+, an Azure subscription with appropriate permissions, and a service principal with reader access. You can install it using uv as described in the installation section.

Q: What environment variables are required for the server? A: The server requires AZURE_TENANT_ID, AZURE_CLIENT_ID, AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET, and AZURE_SUBSCRIPTION_ID to be set as environment variables.

Q: How do I use the list_azure_resources tool? A: Use the list_azure_resources tool to list Azure resource groups and resources. You can optionally specify a subscription_id and resource_group_filter.

Q: How do I use the get_azure_costs_rest tool? A: Use the get_azure_costs_rest tool to retrieve cost analysis data for an Azure subscription. You can optionally specify a subscription_id and timeframe.

Q: Can I use this server with Claude Desktop? A: Yes, you can integrate the server with Claude Desktop by adding the appropriate configuration to your Claude Desktop configuration file, as described in the documentation.

Q: What is UBOS? A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. The platform helps orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with your LLM model and Multi-Agent Systems.

Q: How does the Azure Resource MCP Server integrate with UBOS? A: The Azure Resource MCP Server can be integrated with the UBOS platform to enable AI Agents to access and analyze Azure resource information, automating tasks such as cost optimization and security monitoring.