Microsoft Fabric MCP

A Model Context Protocol server that provides read-only access to Microsoft Fabric resources. Query workspaces, examine table schemas, monitor jobs, and analyze dependencies using natural language.

Features

• 25 tools covering workspaces, lakehouses, tables, jobs, and dependencies
• Read-only operations - uses only GET requests, no risk of data modification
• Smart caching for fast responses
• Works with Cursor, Claude, and other MCP-compatible AI tools

Available MCP Tools

Parameter Note: workspace parameters accept either workspace names (e.g., "DWH-PROD") or workspace IDs. Names are recommended for ease of use.

🏢 Core Fabric Management

Tool	Description	Inputs
list_workspaces	List all accessible Fabric workspaces	None
get_workspace	Get detailed workspace info including workspace identity status	workspace (name/ID)
list_items	List all items in workspace with optional type filtering	workspace (name/ID), item_type (optional)
get_item	Get detailed properties and metadata for specific item	workspace (name/ID), item_name (name/ID)
list_connections	List all connections user has access to across entire tenant	None
list_lakehouses	List all lakehouses in specified workspace	workspace (name/ID)
list_capacities	List all Fabric capacities user has access to	None
get_workspace_identity	Get workspace identity details for a specific workspace	workspace (name/ID)
list_workspaces_with_identity	List workspaces that have workspace identities configured	None

📊 Data & Schema Management

Tool	Description	Inputs
get_all_schemas	Get schemas for all Delta tables in lakehouse	workspace (name/ID), lakehouse (name/ID)
get_table_schema	Get detailed schema for specific table	workspace (name/ID), lakehouse (name/ID), table_name
list_tables	List all tables in lakehouse with format/type info	workspace (name/ID), lakehouse (name/ID)
list_shortcuts	List OneLake shortcuts for specific item	workspace (name/ID), item_name (name/ID), parent_path (optional)
get_shortcut	Get detailed shortcut configuration and target	workspace (name/ID), item_name (name/ID), shortcut_name, parent_path (optional)
list_workspace_shortcuts	Aggregate all shortcuts across workspace items	workspace (name/ID)

⚡ Job Monitoring & Scheduling

Tool	Description	Inputs
list_job_instances	List job instances with status/item filtering for monitoring	workspace (name/ID), item_name (optional), status (optional)
get_job_instance	Get detailed job info including errors and timing	workspace (name/ID), item_name (name/ID), job_instance_id
list_item_schedules	List all schedules for specific item	workspace (name/ID), item_name (name/ID)
list_workspace_schedules	Aggregate all schedules across workspace - complete scheduling overview	workspace (name/ID)

🎯 Operational Intelligence

Tool	Description	Inputs
list_compute_usage	Monitor active jobs and estimate resource consumption	workspace (optional), time_range_hours (default: 24)
get_item_lineage	Analyze data flow dependencies upstream/downstream	workspace (name/ID), item_name (name/ID)
list_item_dependencies	Map all item dependencies in workspace	workspace (name/ID), item_type (optional)
get_data_source_usage	Analyze connection usage patterns across items	workspace (optional), connection_name (optional)
list_environments	List Fabric environments for compute/library management	workspace (optional)
get_environment_details	Get detailed environment config including Spark settings and libraries	workspace (name/ID), environment_name (name/ID)

Caching

The server caches responses for performance. Use clear_fabric_data_cache to refresh resource lists or clear_name_resolution_cache after renaming workspaces/lakehouses.

Getting Started

1. Install UV and Azure CLI (see sections below)
2. Set up Azure CLI authentication: az login
3. Configure MCP in Cursor (see "Setting up MCP" section below)

Installation

UV

# macOS/Linux
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

# Windows
powershell -ExecutionPolicy ByPass -c "irm https://astral.sh/uv/install.ps1 | iex"

Azure CLI Authentication

This toolkit requires Azure CLI to be installed and properly configured for authentication with Microsoft Fabric services.

Azure CLI Setup

1. Install Azure CLI (if not already installed):

# For macOS
brew install azure-cli

# For Windows
# Last ned installasjonen fra: https://aka.ms/installazurecliwindows
# Eller bruk winget:
winget install -e --id Microsoft.AzureCLI

# For other platforms, see the official Azure CLI documentation

1. Log in to Azure with CLI:

az login

1. Verify the login works:

az account show

1. If you have multiple subscriptions, select the one you want to use:

az account set --subscription "Name-or-ID-of-subscription"

When this is done, the DefaultAzureCredential in our code will automatically find and use your Azure CLI authentication.

Setting up MCP

To use the MCP (Module Context Protocol) with this toolkit, follow these steps:

1. Make sure you have completed the Azure CLI authentication steps above.

2. Choose your installation method:

Option A: UVX Installation (Recommended)

Add to Cursor MCP settings:

"mcp_fabric": {
  "command": "uvx",
  "args": ["microsoft-fabric-mcp"]
}

Option B: Local Development

Clone and install:

git clone https://github.com/Augustab/microsoft_fabric_mcp
cd microsoft_fabric_mcp
uv pip install -e .

Add to Cursor MCP settings:

"mcp_fabric": {
  "command": "uv",
  "args": [
    "--directory",
    "/Users/username/Documents/microsoft_fabric_mcp",
    "run",
    "fabric_mcp.py"
  ]
}

Replace /Users/username/Documents/microsoft_fabric_mcp with your actual path.

💡 Note: Both methods run the MCP server locally on your machine. The UVX method just makes installation much easier!

1. Once the MCP is configured, you can interact with Microsoft Fabric resources directly from your tools and applications.

2. You can use the provided MCP tools to list workspaces, lakehouses, and tables, as well as extract schema information as documented in the tools section.

3. When successfully configured, your MCP will appear in Cursor settings like this:

Windows Setup

Setting up the MCP Command

On Windows, you can create a batch file to easily run the MCP command:

1. Create a file named run_mcp.bat with the following content:

   @echo off
   SET PATH=C:\Users\YourUsername\.local\bin;%PATH%
   cd C:\path\to\your\microsoft_fabric_mcp\
   C:\Users\YourUsername\.local\bin\uv.exe run fabric_mcp.py
   

   Example with real paths:

   @echo off
   SET PATH=C:\Users\YourUsername\.local\bin;%PATH%
   cd C:\Users\YourUsername\source\repos\microsoft_fabric_mcp\
   C:\Users\YourUsername\.local\bin\uv.exe run fabric_mcp.py
   

2. You can then run the MCP command by executing:

   cmd /c C:\path\to\your\microsoft_fabric_mcp\run_mcp.bat
   

   Example:

   cmd /c C:\Users\YourUsername\source\repos\microsoft_fabric_mcp\run_mcp.bat
   

Virtual Environment Permissions

When activating the virtual environment using .venv\Scripts\activate on Windows, you might encounter permission issues. To resolve this, run the following command in PowerShell before activation:

Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process

This temporarily changes the execution policy for the current PowerShell session only, allowing scripts to run.

Example Usage

After setup, you can query your Fabric resources through your AI assistant:

Listing Workspaces in Fabric

Ask your AI assistant natural language questions:

Can you list my workspaces in Fabric?
Can you show me all the lakehouses in the "DWH-PROD" workspace?
Can you get the schema for the "sales" table in the "GK_Bronze" lakehouse?

The AI will automatically select the appropriate MCP tool and display results:

Advanced Use Cases

For complex tasks, the AI can access multiple resources to generate accurate code:

Create a notebook that reads from the 'sales' table in Bronze lakehouse and upserts to 'sales_processed' in Silver lakehouse, considering both schemas.

The AI will:

1. Get schemas for both tables
2. Generate code with correct data types
3. Create an efficient upsert operation

Permission Handling

The AI will ask permission before running MCP tools. In Cursor, you can enable YOLO mode for automatic execution without prompts.

About Model Context Protocol

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI assistants to securely connect to external data sources and tools. This server implements MCP to provide AI assistants with direct access to your Microsoft Fabric resources.

Learn more: Model Context Protocol Documentation

Contributing

Feel free to contribute additional tools, utilities, or improvements to existing code. Please follow the existing code structure and include appropriate documentation.