Updated March 2026

Install Azure DevOps MCP

Pick your client, copy the command, done.

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Add it to Claude Code

Run this in a terminal.

Run in terminal
claude mcp add -e "AZURE_DEVOPS_ORG=${AZURE_DEVOPS_ORG}" -e "AZURE_DEVOPS_PAT=${AZURE_DEVOPS_PAT}" mcp-azure -- npx @slorenzot/mcp-azure
Required:AZURE_DEVOPS_ORGAZURE_DEVOPS_PAT+ 1 optional

Environment Variables

Set these before running Azure DevOps MCP.

VariableDescriptionRequired
AZURE_DEVOPS_ORGURL of the Azure DevOps organizationYes
AZURE_DEVOPS_PATPersonal Access Token for authenticationYes
AZURE_DEVOPS_PROJECTName of the Azure DevOps projectNo

Available Tools (15)

Once configured, Azure DevOps MCP gives your AI agent access to:

ado_configureConfigures the connection with organization, project, and PAT
organizationprojectpat
ado_get_work_itemObtains a Work Item by its ID
id
ado_create_work_itemCreates a new Work Item
titletypedescriptionareaPathiterationPathfields
ado_update_work_itemUpdates an existing Work Item
idfields
ado_get_work_item_type_fieldsObtains available/required fields for a type
type
ado_query_sprintQueries Work Items for a specific sprint
sprintName
ado_query_areaQueries Work Items for a specific area
areaPath
ado_query_wiqlExecutes a custom WIQL query
wiqlgetDetails
ado_list_iterationsLists project iterations/sprints
ado_list_areasLists project areas
ado_add_commentAdds a comment to a Work Item
idcomment
ado_get_commentsObtains comments from a Work Item
id
ado_upload_attachmentUploads a file and returns the attachment URL
filePath
ado_add_attachmentAdds an attachment to a Work Item
workItemIdfilePathcomment
ado_get_attachmentsLists attachments of a Work Item
id

Try It Out

After setup, try these prompts with your AI agent:

→Create a new User Story titled 'Implement OAuth' in the Backend area for Sprint 5.
→Run a WIQL query to find all active bugs assigned to me.
→Generate a daily standup report based on my current work items.
→Add a comment to work item 12345 with the analysis results in Markdown format.
→List all iterations available in the current project.
Prerequisites & system requirements
  • An MCP-compatible client (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, or Codex)
  • Node.js 18+ with npm/npx installed
  • AZURE_DEVOPS_ORG — URL of the Azure DevOps organization
  • AZURE_DEVOPS_PAT — Personal Access Token for authentication
Alternative installation methods

NPX

npx @slorenzot/mcp-azure

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