MCP Servers

MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers connect Copilot to external APIs, tools, and data sources, giving your AI agent context and abilities beyond the built-in features.

Opening MCP server settings

Go to Settings → Copilot → MCP Servers to see a list of available and configured servers.

Adding a server

1. Click Add Server or Connect Server.
2. Select the server type — browse the list or search for a specific integration.
3. Configure the connection:
   • Enter required credentials
   • Set connection parameters
   • Configure permissions
4. Click Save or Connect.

Checking server status

• See which servers are connected and active
• Check connection health and status
• View last sync or update time

Editing a server

1. Find the server in the list.
2. Click Edit or the server name.
3. Update configuration settings.
4. Click Save.

Disconnecting a server

1. Find the server you want to disconnect.
2. Click Disconnect or use the actions menu.
3. Confirm.

Note: Disconnecting a server may affect AI features that depend on it.

Common server types

• API integrations — Connect to external APIs
• Database servers — Access external databases
• File systems — Access file storage
• Custom tools — Connect custom-built tools and services

Operating MCP servers safely

• Secure credentials — Keep credentials protected and rotate them regularly
• Monitor usage — Track how servers are used and their effect on performance
• Test before production — Try new servers in a safe environment first
• Document intent — Keep notes on what each server does and why it's connected

Troubleshooting

A server fails to connect

• Verify credentials are correct
• Check network connectivity
• Review server logs for error messages
• Contact support if the issue persists

Servers are slow or impacting performance

• Review server usage and frequency
• Disable unused servers
• Optimize server configurations

Going further with MCP

Building skills on top of MCP

• Skill Sets — Build custom skills that leverage MCP servers
• Creating Custom Skills — Develop skills that integrate with MCP-connected services
• Skill Schema — Structure skills for MCP integration

AI configuration

• AI Agent Configuration — Configure your agent to use MCP servers effectively
• Copilot Settings — Manage all AI copilot features and integrations
• Knowledge Base — Integrate MCP servers with your knowledge base

Other ways to connect

• Integrations — Connect external services and tools
• Channel Connections — Configure channel-specific integrations

Related topics

• Copilot Settings
• AI Agent Configuration