Azure DevOps MCP Servers
Azure DevOps MCP servers provide interfaces for LLMs to interact with Azure DevOps services, including repos, pipelines, boards, and artifacts. These servers enable AI models to manage development workflows and automate DevOps processes within the Azure ecosystem.
Core Components
Pipeline Management Server
class AzureDevOpsServer extends MCPServer {
capabilities = {
tools: {
'createPipeline': async (params) => {
// Create new pipeline definition
},
'triggerBuild': async (params) => {
// Trigger pipeline execution
},
'checkStatus': async (params) => {
// Check pipeline/build status
}
},
resources: {
'pipelineHistory': async () => {
// Get pipeline execution history
}
}
}
}
Implementation Examples
Work Item Management
class WorkItemManager extends MCPServer {
async initialize() {
return {
tools: {
'createItem': this.createWorkItem,
'updateStatus': this.updateWorkItemStatus,
'linkItems': this.createWorkItemLinks
}
};
}
private async createWorkItem({ type, title, description }) {
// Implement work item creation
}
}
Configuration Options
azureDevOps:
organization: "myorg"
project: "myproject"
defaultBranch: "main"
authentication:
type: "pat" # Personal Access Token
scope: ["Build", "WorkItems", "Code"]
tokenLifetime: 90 # days
Security Guidelines
-
Authentication
- PAT management
- OAuth integration
- Scope restrictions
-
Access Control
- Project permissions
- Pipeline security
- Artifact access
Common Use Cases
-
Pipeline Automation
- CI/CD management
- Release coordination
- Environment deployment
-
Work Tracking
- Agile board management
- Sprint planning
- Bug tracking
-
Code Management
- Repository operations
- Pull request handling
- Code review automation
Best Practices
-
Pipeline Management
- Template usage
- Variable groups
- Service connections
-
Work Item Organization
- Hierarchy management
- State transitions
- Link relationships
Testing Strategies
-
Pipeline Testing
- Template validation
- Stage execution
- Deployment verification
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Integration Testing
- API interactions
- Service hooks
- Event handling
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