How to Integrate the Microsoft Learn MCP Server with Copilot Studio: Step-by-Step

Microsoft Copilot Studio is rapidly transforming how AI agents can leverage external knowledge. Using the Model Context Protocol (MCP), you can easily connect live databases and APIs as agent “tools”—no custom coding required. This article shows how to use the Microsoft Learn MCP Server as a knowledge source in your Copilot Studio agent, with direct reference to Damien Bird’s video tutorial.

Video: DamoBird365 - Watch the full hands-on walkthrough here:

How to add MCP Model Context Protocol to Copilot Studio

What is MCP—and Why Use the Microsoft Learn Server?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) acts as a “USB standard” for bots: Fast, reliable, plug-and-play integration of external data sources, actions, and APIs as Copilot Studio tools.The Microsoft Learn MCP Server exposes Microsoft documentation in a standardized API format—ideal for building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) bots and smart assistants!

Setup in Copilot Studio

Create an own Copilot Studio Agent

Add a Tool and choose "Custom Connector"

1. Choose “Import from GitHub.”

   • In the video: Damien uses the standard connector template “MCP-Streamable” from the latest dev branch.

     

2. Enter your server details:

   • Host: learn.microsoft.com

   • Base URL: /api/mcp
     

     

3. Set the connector name, description and icon

   • Tip: Use clear naming conventions, such as “Learn MCP Knowledge Source.”

4. Save and finish your connector setup.

   
   
   
   

   Add Custom Connector

1. Add the newly created Connector / Tool via search

   

2. Create connections properly

3. Done - You can now use the Microsoft Learn MCP Server in you Copilot Studio Agent