How to add Azure MCP Server to Cursor

Microsoft's official Azure MCP server, including Azure Blob Storage container and blob tools. Paste the config into ~/.cursor/mcp.json and restart Cursor.

Last updated June 15, 2026 · 2.4k★ · stdio · oauth · official

Cursor config for Azure MCP Server

npx -y @azure/mcp@latest server start

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "azure-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@azure/mcp@latest",
        "server",
        "start"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Setup steps

1Open Cursor → Settings → MCP → Add new MCP server (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json directly).
2Paste the Azure MCP Server config below into the "mcpServers" object.
3Fill in placeholder secrets, then save.
4Cursor reloads MCP servers automatically — check Settings → MCP for a green status dot.
5Ask Cursor to use one of Azure MCP Server's tools to confirm it's connected.

Before you start

Node.js LTS (20 or later) to run via npx — or .NET 10 (`dnx`) / `uv` (uvx) as alternative runtimes
The Azure CLI installed and signed in with `az login`, or DefaultAzureCredential configured (managed identity / environment credentials)
An Azure subscription with appropriate RBAC roles on the resources you want to access (e.g. Storage Blob Data Reader/Contributor for blob operations)

What Azure MCP Server can do in Cursor

storage account create

Create a storage account in a resource group/location (destructive).

storage account get

Get details for one or all storage accounts in a subscription (read-only).

storage blob container create

Create a new blob container in a storage account (destructive).

storage blob container get

List containers or get details for a specific container (read-only).

storage blob get

List blobs in a container or get properties for a single blob (read-only).

storage blob upload

Upload a local file to a blob if it doesn't already exist.

storage table list

List the tables in a storage account (read-only).

Security

The server acts with your authenticated Azure identity, so its reach equals your Azure RBAC assignments; sign in with a least-privilege account. Storage tools can create containers and modify blobs in your subscription.

Azure MCP Server + Cursor FAQ

Where is the Cursor config file?

Cursor reads MCP servers from ~/.cursor/mcp.json. Paste the Azure MCP Server config there under the "mcpServers" key and restart the client.

Is Azure MCP Server safe to use with Cursor?

What is the npm package name?

`@azure/mcp`. Run it with `npx -y @azure/mcp@latest server start`. A .NET tool (`Azure.Mcp`, via `dnx`) and a uvx option also exist.

How does authentication work?

Via Azure's standard identity model — `az login` (Azure CLI) or DefaultAzureCredential. The agent inherits your Azure RBAC permissions; no separate API key is needed.

How is Azure Blob Storage supported?

Through the storage tool group: create/get storage accounts, create/get blob containers, list or get individual blobs, list storage tables, and upload a local file to a blob.

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