Add AKS-MCP Server documentation and integration resources#5234
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[WIP] Feature Request: AKS Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server
Add AKS-MCP Server documentation and integration resources
Aug 25, 2025
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This PR enhances the discoverability and usability of the AKS Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server feature by adding comprehensive documentation and integration tools to help users get started with AI-powered AKS operations.
Background
The AKS-MCP Server has already been implemented and is available in public preview at Azure/aks-mcp, providing a secure bridge between AI assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) and AKS clusters. However, the feature lacked visibility and easy-to-follow setup guidance within the main AKS repository.
Changes Made
Enhanced Main README
Comprehensive Integration Guide
Created
examples/aks-mcp-integration/README.mdwith:User-Friendly Setup Tools
sample-mcp-config.json: Template MCP configuration file with common settingssetup.sh: Automated installation script that detects platform, downloads binaries, and creates configurationaks_mcp_issue.md: Dedicated GitHub issue template for AKS-MCP related support requestsKey Features Documented
The AKS-MCP Server enables:
Example Usage
Users can now ask AI assistants contextual questions like:
The MCP server provides real-time cluster data, enabling AI assistants to give accurate, context-aware responses and recommendations.
Impact
This documentation makes the existing AKS-MCP Server feature more discoverable and accessible, helping users leverage AI-powered cluster operations without needing to find the separate repository or figure out configuration details independently.
Fixes #5233.
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