MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers provide tools that agents call to interact with external systems. They extend agent capabilities beyond file and code operations.
GitHub
Transport: HTTP (https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/)
Toolsets: repos, issues, pull_requests, projects, labels, users, copilot, actions, code_security, secret_protection, security_advisories, dependabot.
Used by: Most agents (envision, kickoff, specify, decompose, implement, sprint, refine, review, security)
Azure DevOps
Transport: stdio (npx @azure-devops/mcp@next)
Work item CRUD, hierarchy management (parent-child), traceability links, board management. Requires organization name input.
Used by: envision, kickoff, specify, decompose, implement, sprint, refine
Azure
Transport: stdio (npx @azure/mcp@latest server start)
Architecture guidance, deployment operations, pricing estimation, best practices, compliance checking.
Used by: plan, decompose, implement, security
Microsoft Learn
Transport: HTTP (https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp)
Official Microsoft documentation lookup, API references, code samples, security guidance.
Used by: plan, implement, review, security
Draw.io
Transport: HTTP (https://mcp.draw.io/mcp)
Create and edit architecture diagrams, threat models, system diagrams.
Used by: plan, security
MCP servers are configured in .mcp.json at the plugin root. The VS Code workspace-level .vscode/mcp.json can override or extend the configuration.
