by Microsoft
Updated October 20, 2026
MCP100 verdict
Not currently recommended. First-party evidence supports Shortlist admission; this is not a Recommended-tier security certification.
MCP100 Assessment
Editorial verdict
Reviewed October 19, 2026
Task Fit
Mapped
Developer workflows
Trust
Status warning
Shortlist evidence is sufficient for identity, setup and task value; authenticated runtime tool-schema measurement and exhaustive security certification remain out of scope.
Maintenance
Date unavailable
No dated repository or package update is currently stored.
Popularity
Signals unavailable
No independently comparable adoption metric is currently stored.
Evidence scope
2k shared-repository stars · not MCP-specific
1.7k shared-package downloads / 30 days · not MCP-specific
Repository identity: MicrosoftDocs/mcp
Package identity: @microsoft/learn-cli · version 1.0.0
Stars observed October 20, 2026 · Downloads observed October 20, 2026
Official Microsoft Learn MCP repository is the public home for the hosted server, client configuration, plugins, skills, and Learn CLI, but the repository does not contain the hosted service implementation source. Treat stars as hosted-server project/distribution evidence, not exact server-implementation adoption.
The `@microsoft/learn-cli` package is the Microsoft Learn CLI, a related client/CLI surface that exposes Microsoft Learn capabilities. It is not the hosted Microsoft Learn MCP server package, so downloads are adjacent/shared distribution evidence only.
Publisher activity observed October 20, 2026
Current source snapshot
Source relationship: First-party MCP
Reviewed October 19, 2026
Evidence-backed setup
Choose your MCP client. A client connects to the MCP server; the language model is selected inside that client. Only stored, source-backed configurations are shown.
Transport not recorded
Complete client-specific setup, verification and removal are not documented in this reviewed source.
Publisher-documented setup is not the same as MCP100 execution testing. “MCP100 logic checked” means the stored configuration shape was reviewed, not that third-party MCP software was run.
Evidence checked 2026-10-20
Type-appropriate, source-backed setup for this mcp server profile.
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{"url":"https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp"}Capability
Microsoft Learn MCP is a first-party MCP for ground coding and product questions in current microsoft learn documentation and code samples. Authentication/setup: No account required for public Microsoft Learn documentation. This is a public documentation retrieval service, not authenticated Azure or Microsoft 365 administration. Microsoft notes that tool interfaces may evolve dynamically.
Microsoft currently documents three tools and explicitly advises clients to list tools on initialization because the interface may change.
Not measured yet
Estimated token footprint of the MCP tool schemas exposed to the agent.
https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp
Reviewed access
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Microsoft is listed as First-party MCP in MCP100’s current evidence.
Current official resources:
From the publisher README
Original client setup and configuration retained from the publisher documentation.
Publisher-documented clients
These names appear in the publisher's installation documentation. MCP100-verified configurations are shown separately above when available.
The Microsoft Learn MCP Server supports quick installation across multiple development environments. Choose your preferred client below for streamlined setup:
| Client | One-click Installation | MCP Guide |
|---|---|---|
| VS Code | or search "@mcp learn" in Extensions to show "Microsoft Learn" MCP | VS Code MCP Official Guide |
| GitHub Copilot CLI | /plugin install microsoftdocs/mcp | |
| Claude Desktop | Follow "Add custom connector" instructions in official guide. | Claude Desktop Remote MCP Guide |
| Claude Code | /plugin install microsoft-docs@claude-plugins-official (includes MCP server + skills) | Claude Code Remote MCP Guide |
| Visual Studio | Upgrade to latest VS 2022 or 2026, "Microsoft Learn" MCP is already built-in | Visual Studio MCP Official Guide |
| Cursor IDE | Cursor MCP Official Guide | |
| Codex | codex mcp add "microsoft-learn" --url "https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp" | Codex MCP documentation |
| Roo Code | Open Roo Code Marketplace, search for Microsoft Learn, and click Install | Roo Code MCP Official Guide |
| Cline | Manual configuration requiredUse "type": "streamableHttp" | Cline MCP Official Guide |
| Gemini CLI | Manual configuration required View ConfigNote: Add an mcpServer object to .gemini/settings.json file{ "Microsoft Learn MCP Server": { "httpUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp" }} | How to set up your MCP server |
| Qwen Code | Manual configuration required View ConfigNote: Add an mcpServer object to .qwen/settings.json file{ "Microsoft Learn MCP Server": { "httpUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp" }} | Configure the MCP server in settings.json |
| GitHub | Manual configuration required View ConfigNote: Navigate to Settings → Coding agent{ "mslearn": { "type": "http", "url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp", "tools": [ "*" ] }} | |
| ChatGPT | Manual configuration required View Instructions1. Open ChatGPT in the browser2. Go to Settings → Connectors → Advanced settings → Turn Developer mode on3. Go back to connectors and click create4. Give the connector a name, enter URL https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp, set authentication to No authentication and trust the application5. Click create | ChatGPT Official Guide |
| Windsurf | Manual configuration required View Config{ "mcpServers": { "microsoft-learn": { "serverUrl": "https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp" } }} | Windsurf MCP Guide |
| Kiro | View Config{ "microsoft-learn": { "url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp" }} | Kiro MCP Guide |
⚠️ Building a Custom Client
If your use case requires a direct, programmatic integration, it is essential to understand that MCP is a dynamic protocol, not a static API. The available tools and their schemas will evolve.
To build a resilient client that will not break as the service is updated, you should adhere to the following principles:
- Discover Tools Dynamically: Your client should fetch current tool definitions from the server at runtime (e.g., using
tools/list). Do not hard-code tool names or parameters.- Refresh on Failure: Your client should handle errors during
tool/invokecalls. If a tool call fails with an error indicating it is missing or its schema has changed (e.g., an HTTP 404 or 400 error), your client should assume its cache is stale and automatically trigger a refresh by callingtools/list.- Handle Live Updates: Your client should listen for server notifications (e.g.,
listChanged) and refresh its tool cache accordingly.
Original product, capability, tool, and usage documentation from the MCP publisher. Installation sections appear under Install & Agents.
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"Give me the Azure CLI commands to create an Azure Container App with a managed identity."
"Is gpt-5.4 available in Azure EU regions?"
"Are you sure this is the right way to implement
IHttpClientFactoryin a .NET 8 minimal API?"
"Show me runnable Python code to do harms eval using the Azure AI Foundry evaluation SDK."
The Microsoft Learn MCP Server is accessible to any IDE, agent, or tool that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Any compatible client can connect to the following remote MCP endpoint:
https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp
Note: This URL is intended for use within a compliant MCP client via Streamable HTTP, such as the recommended clients listed in our Getting Started section. It does not support direct access from a web browser and may return a
405 Method Not Allowederror if accessed manually. For developers who need to build their own solution, please follow the mandatory guidelines in the Building a Custom Client section to ensure your implementation is resilient and supported.
Standard config works in most clients:
{
"servers": {
"microsoft-learn": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp"
}
}
}
For experimental features, see the Experimental Features section below.
The Microsoft Learn MCP Server offers experimental features that are under active development. These features may change or be refined based on user feedback and usage patterns.
For applications that require OpenAI Deep Research model compatibility, you can use the OpenAI-compatible endpoint:
https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp/openai-compatible
This endpoint supports OpenAI Deep Research models and follows the OpenAI MCP specification.
To manage token usage and control costs, you can append the maxTokenBudget query parameter to the MCP endpoint URL. This parameter limits the token count in search tool responses by truncating the content to meet your specified budget.
https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp?maxTokenBudget=2000
Note: These experimental features are subject to change. We welcome feedback through our GitHub Discussions.
| Tool Name | Description | Input Parameters |
|---|---|---|
microsoft_docs_search | Performs semantic search against Microsoft official technical documentation | query (string): The search query for retrieval |
microsoft_docs_fetch | Fetch and convert a Microsoft documentation page into markdown format | url (string): URL of the documentation page to read |
microsoft_code_sample_search | Search for official Microsoft/Azure code snippets and examples | query (string): Search query for Microsoft/Azure code snippetslanguage (string, optional): Programming language filter. |
The @microsoft/learn-cli package gives you terminal access to the same tools — search docs, fetch pages, and find code samples — without an MCP client.
# Run instantly (no install)
npx @microsoft/learn-cli search "azure functions timeout"
# Or install globally
npm install -g @microsoft/learn-cli
# then use `mslearn`
mslearn search "azure functions timeout"
Installing the npm package alone does not install agent discovery. The CLI can install a CLI-first skill for the same ecosystems supported by this repository's plugins: GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Codex.
# User profile (default)
mslearn setup --cli
# Current repository
mslearn setup --cli --project
# Override auto-detection with explicit targets
mslearn setup --cli --copilot
mslearn setup --cli --claude
mslearn setup --cli --codex
mslearn setup --cli --copilot --project
mslearn setup --cli --claude --project
mslearn setup --cli --codex --project
# Multiple agents
mslearn setup --cli --copilot --claude --codex
Remove only managed discovery content with:
mslearn remove --cli
mslearn remove --cli --copilot
mslearn remove --cli --claude --codex --project
| Agent | User scope | Project scope |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Copilot | ~/.copilot/skills/ | .github/skills/ |
| Claude Code | ~/.claude/skills/ | .claude/skills/ |
| Codex | ~/.agents/skills/ | .agents/skills/ |
When no target is specified, setup detects installed agents from their well-known user or project
directories. Removal detects only agents with Microsoft Learn CLI-managed discovery artifacts.
Explicit targets (--copilot, --claude, or --codex) override detection and can be combined. This
workflow does not configure MCP or install agents outside the plugin ecosystems such as Cursor.
When both integrations are installed, agents should prefer the Microsoft Learn MCP tools and use
the standalone CLI skill only as a fallback.
Pass --json to get structured JSON output, useful for programmatic processing:
mslearn search "azure openai" --json | jq '.results[].title'
See cli/README.md for the full command reference.
Agent Skills are portable instruction packages that help AI agents use tools more effectively. We provide three skills that guide agents on when and how to use the Microsoft Learn MCP tools:
| Skill | Purpose | Best For |
|---|---|---|
microsoft-docs | Understanding concepts, tutorials, architecture, limits | "How does X work?", learning, configuration guides |
microsoft-code-reference | API lookups, code samples, verification, error fixing | Implementing code, finding correct methods, troubleshooting |
microsoft-skill-creator | Meta-skill that generates custom agent skills for any Microsoft technology | Creating a skill to teach agents about a new Azure library, .NET feature, or other Microsoft tech |
Choose the integration that matches how you want the agent to retrieve Microsoft Learn content:
| Mode | Installation | Agent behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone CLI-first | Install/run @microsoft/learn-cli, then run mslearn setup --cli [agent-target] | Detected or selected agents invoke npx @microsoft/learn-cli@latest; MCP is not configured |
| Repository plugin, MCP-first | Install the repository plugin for GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or Codex | The plugin supplies the Learn MCP endpoint and MCP-oriented skills |
The repository plugin also supports Claude Code. Run the following command and restart Claude Code:
/plugin install microsoft-docs@claude-plugins-official
For the MCP-first GitHub Copilot CLI plugin, run:
/plugin install microsoftdocs/mcp
Otherwise:
.github/skills/ or .claude/skills/ directory:
microsoft-docs — for concepts, tutorials, and factual lookupsmicrosoft-code-reference — for API lookups, code samples, and troubleshootingmicrosoft-skill-creator — meta-skill for generating custom skills about Microsoft technologiesAgent Skills work across multiple AI agents:
chat.useAgentSkills setting| If you want to... | Install |
|---|---|
| Cover all Microsoft docs scenarios | All three skills |
| Focus on coding (APIs, samples, errors) | microsoft-code-reference only |
| Focus on facts & concepts (limits, config, tutorials) | microsoft-docs only |
| Generate a custom skill for a specific Microsoft technology | microsoft-skill-creator only |
Even tool-friendly models like Claude Sonnet 4 sometimes fail to call MCP tools by default; use system prompts to encourage usage.
Here's an example of a Cursor rule (a system prompt) that will cause the LLM to utilize microsoft-learn more frequently:
## Querying Microsoft Documentation
You have access to MCP tools called `microsoft_docs_search`, `microsoft_docs_fetch`, and `microsoft_code_sample_search` - these tools allow you to search through and fetch Microsoft's latest official documentation and code samples, and that information might be more detailed or newer than what's in your training data set.
When handling questions around how to work with native Microsoft technologies, such as C#, F#, ASP.NET Core, Microsoft.Extensions, NuGet, Entity Framework, the `dotnet` runtime - please use these tools for research purposes when dealing with specific / narrowly defined questions that may occur.
| Issue | Possible Solution |
|---|---|
| Connection errors | Verify your network connection and that the server URL is correctly entered |
| No results returned | Try rephrasing your query with more specific technical terms |
| Tool not appearing in VS Code | Restart VS Code or check that the MCP extension is properly installed |
| HTTP status 405 | Method not allowed happens when a browser tries to connect to the endpoint. Try using the MCP Server through VS Code GitHub Copilot or MCP Inspector instead. |
| MCP server 'Microsoft Learn' marked as unavailable in Visual Studio (Reason: Eclipsed) | Visual Studio 2022 (17.13+) ships "Microsoft Learn" as a built-in MCP server at a higher-priority scope. "Eclipsed" means a higher-priority definition already exists and the duplicate lower-priority entry is suppressed. Eclipsing is matched on the server name, so remove any manually added entry with the same name as the built-in server (commonly microsoft-learn or Microsoft Learn) from your ~/.mcp.json or workspace .mcp.json. The built-in server will then become active automatically. No additional configuration is required for Visual Studio users. |