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Merge pull request #107 from Azure/docs/improve-installation-experience
docs: clarify VS Code restart requirement for MCP server activation
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[![Install AKS-MCP Server](https://img.shields.io/badge/Install-AKS--MCP%20Server-blue?style=for-the-badge&logo=visual-studio-code)](https://vscode.dev/redirect/mcp/install?name=AKS-MCP%20Server&config=%7B%22command%22%3A%22bash%22%2C%22args%22%3A%5B%22-c%22%2C%22curl%20-sL%20https://github.com/Azure/aks-mcp/releases/latest/download/aks-mcp-linux-amd64%20-o%20aks-mcp%20%26%26%20chmod%20%2Bx%20aks-mcp%20%26%26%20./aks-mcp%20--transport%20stdio%22%5D%7D)
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> **✨ Seamless Installation**: This automatically downloads the latest AKS-MCP binary from GitHub releases and runs it. No manual installation required!
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> **✨ Seamless Installation**: This automatically downloads the latest AKS-MCP binary from GitHub releases and configures it in VS Code. After installation, restart VS Code to activate the server.
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#### 💻 Platform-Specific 1-Click Installation
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After installing the AKS-MCP server:
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1. Open GitHub Copilot in VS Code and [switch to Agent mode](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/chat/chat-agent-mode)
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2. Click the **Tools** button to view available tools
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3. You should see the AKS-MCP tools in the list
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4. Try a prompt like: *"List all my AKS clusters in subscription xxx"*
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5. The agent will automatically use AKS-MCP tools to complete your request
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1. **Restart VS Code** - Close and reopen VS Code to load the new MCP server configuration
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2. Open GitHub Copilot in VS Code and [switch to Agent mode](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/chat/chat-agent-mode)
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3. Click the **Tools** button to view available tools
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4. You should see the AKS-MCP tools in the list
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5. Try a prompt like: *"List all my AKS clusters in subscription xxx"*
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6. The agent will automatically use AKS-MCP tools to complete your request
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> **💡 Tip**: If you don't see the AKS-MCP tools after restarting, check the VS Code output panel for any MCP server connection errors.
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**Note**: Ensure you have authenticated with Azure CLI (`az login`) for the server to access your Azure resources.
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