Unlock agentic workflows for your apps using MCP on Windows

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Learn how Windows enables agentic workflows via MCP, connecting native apps, tools, and AI agents. This session covers MCP server development—packaging, security, and MCP Registry integration—and how agents use built-in/custom MCP servers to automate tasks across Windows. Discover how MCP delivers secure, scalable, and extensible AI experiences for users and enterprises. Join the conversation on the Microsoft Foundry Discord: https://aka.ms/AIDevDays/Discord Sign up for an Azure Free Trial: https://aka.ms/AzureFreeTrialYT Get hands-on with today's MCP lab repo: https://aka.ms/AIDevDays/LabDay1 Catch up on-demand: https://aka.ms/AIDevDays/OnDemand Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Session Overview: MCP on Windows 00:39 – Why MCP and Agentic Workflows on Windows? 01:09 – Building Blocks: Registry, Isolation, and Security 03:00 – Developer Journey: How to Participate 03:24 – Writing an MCP Server: SDKs and Manifest Basics 05:01 – Deep Dive: MCPB Manifest Structure and Metadata 07:53 – MSIX Integration: Linking MCP Manifest to Windows Apps 09:04 – Demo: Installing and Using MCP Servers in VS Code 11:06 – Containment & Security: Agent Workspace and Consent 12:14 – MCPB Packaging: Installation and Reduced Protections Mode 14:05 – Running MCPB Servers and Key Differences from MSIX 16:04 – Future Enhancements: Signing and SBOM for Enterprise Readiness 17:04 – On-Device Registry (ODR): CLI and MCP Server Capabilities 18:57 – Demo: Using ODR with MCP Inspector Tool 20:08 – Wrap-Up: Public P

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