What is Azure Resource Graph Mcp Server

The azure-resource-graph-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to Azure Resource Graph queries, enabling users to retrieve information about Azure resources across their subscriptions.

Use cases

Use cases include retrieving resource inventories, monitoring resource configurations, automating compliance checks, and generating reports on resource usage across different Azure subscriptions.

How to use

To use the azure-resource-graph-mcp-server, clone the repository, build the project using Node.js, and integrate it with either Cursor IDE or Visual Studio Code by configuring the necessary settings and environment variables.

Key features

Key features include querying Azure resources using Resource Graph queries, returning default resource details such as ID, name, type, and location, supporting custom queries, and utilizing Azure DefaultAzureCredential for authentication.

Where to use

The azure-resource-graph-mcp-server can be used in cloud management, resource monitoring, and automation scenarios within Azure environments, particularly for organizations managing multiple subscriptions.

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Azure Resource Graph MCP Server

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to Azure Resource Graph queries. It allows you to retrieve information about Azure resources across your subscriptions using Resource Graph queries.

Features

• Query Azure resources using Resource Graph queries
• Default query returns resource ID, name, type, and location
• Supports custom Resource Graph queries
• Uses Azure DefaultAzureCredential for authentication

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed
• Azure subscription
• Azure CLI installed and logged in, or other Azure credentials configured

Running the MCP Server

You can run the MCP server using either Cursor IDE or Visual Studio Code.

Option 1: Cursor IDE Integration

To integrate the MCP server with Cursor IDE:

1. Clone this repository to your local machine (e.g., C:\YOUR_WORKSPACE\azure-resource-graph-mcp-server)
2. Build the project:

npm install
npm run build

3. Open Cursor Settings (JSON) and add the following configuration:

Note: Make sure to update the path to match your local repository location.

4. Restart Cursor IDE to apply the changes

Option 2: VS Code Integration

To integrate the MCP server with Visual Studio Code:

1. Clone this repository to your local machine
2. Build the project:

npm install
npm run build

3. Open VS Code Settings (JSON) by pressing Ctrl+Shift+P, type “Settings (JSON)” and select “Preferences: Open User Settings (JSON)”
4. Add the following configuration:

Note: Make sure to update the path to match your local repository location.

5. Save the settings.json file
6. Restart VS Code to apply the changes

The MCP server will now be available to use within VS Code with cursor integration.

Usage

The server provides the following tool:

query-resources

Retrieves resources and their details from Azure Resource Graph.

Parameters:

• subscriptionId (optional): Azure subscription ID (defaults to configured ID)
• query (optional): Custom Resource Graph query (defaults to “Resources | project id, name, type, location”)

Environment Setup

1. First, make sure you’re logged in to Azure CLI by running:

   az login
   

   This step is crucial for local development as the DefaultAzureCredential will automatically use your Azure CLI credentials.

2. Set up your environment variables:

   • Copy .env.example to .env
   • Update AZURE_SUBSCRIPTION_ID in .env with your actual subscription ID
   • Other variables (AZURE_TENANT_ID, AZURE_CLIENT_ID, AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET) are optional when using Azure CLI authentication

3. Make sure you have proper Azure credentials configured. The server uses DefaultAzureCredential which supports:

   • Azure CLI
   • Managed Identity
   • Visual Studio Code credentials
   • Environment variables

4. If using environment variables, set up:

   • AZURE_SUBSCRIPTION_ID
   • AZURE_TENANT_ID
   • AZURE_CLIENT_ID
   • AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET

Error Handling

The server includes robust error handling for:

• Azure client initialization failures
• Query execution errors
• Invalid queries or parameters

Development

To work on this project:

1. Make changes in the src directory
2. Build using npm run build
3. Test your changes by running the server

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.