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… Code, and the .NET CLI and for the updated MCP server template
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Pull request overview
This pull request significantly expands the MCP server quickstart documentation to provide comprehensive, platform-specific instructions for building MCP servers in C#. The update transforms a basic single-path guide into a detailed multi-platform tutorial with Visual Studio, VS Code, and CLI-specific workflows.
Changes:
- Added platform-specific project creation instructions with zone pivots for Visual Studio, VS Code, and CLI users
- Introduced detailed MCP server configuration sections for both stdio and HTTP transports
- Added new documentation sections explaining project structure and key files
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| docs/ai/quickstarts/build-mcp-server.md | Main documentation file with comprehensive platform-specific instructions, configuration examples, and testing guidance |
| docs/ai/media/build-mcp-server/*.png | New screenshot images supporting Visual Studio and VS Code workflows (binary files) |
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Co-authored-by: Genevieve Warren <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Genevieve Warren <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Genevieve Warren <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Genevieve Warren <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Genevieve Warren <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Genevieve Warren <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Genevieve Warren <[email protected]>
Co-authored-by: Genevieve Warren <[email protected]>
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Corrected casing of '.NET Framework' to '.NET framework' and updated links in the documentation.
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Fixes Issue #50918
Summary
This pull request significantly expands and reorganizes the quickstart documentation for building a minimal MCP server in C#. The updates add detailed, platform-specific instructions for Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and CLI users, provide a project structure overview, and offer comprehensive steps for configuring and testing the MCP server with GitHub Copilot. The documentation now includes new images, configuration examples, and clarifies transport options.
Key documentation improvements:
Platform-specific quickstart instructions:
Project structure and configuration:
Program.cs,RandomNumberTools.cs, and transport-specific files, along with diagrams for project structure.MCP server configuration for Copilot:
mcp.jsonconfigurations for stdio and HTTP transports. [1] [2]Testing and usage guidance:
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