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Summary
- Support for Model Context Protocol (MCP)-based agents will be introduced in Microsoft 365 Copilot and the admin center.
- MCP-based agents can be installed by users and deployed by admins through the Copilot Agent Store.
- Admins will have access to MCP agent details in the admin center, including server information.
- Review the MCP-based agent catalog to ensure agents align with your organization’s policies
- Existing controls for Copilot agents will apply to MCP-based agents, and the feature will be on by default for all tenants.
Admin Impact: High
User Impact: Low
Release Start: 01 Oct 2025
Release End: 15 Nov 2025
Service: M365 Copilot Chat
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption, Admin Action
History
10/9/2025: Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
We’re introducing support for Model Context Protocol (MCP)-based agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot and the Microsoft 365 admin center. This update enables developers to build Copilot agents using MCP servers and allows users and admins to interact with these agents using familiar experiences. This change supports extensibility and improves agent management capabilities for organizations.
When this will happen
Rollout will begin in late October 2025 and is expected to complete by mid-November 2025.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected:
- Admins managing Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Users accessing Copilot agents
What will happen:
- MCP-based agents will appear in the Copilot Agent Store
- Users can install MCP-based agents directly from the store
- Admins can deploy MCP-based agents to users via the store or custom packages
- Admins will see MCP agent details, including server information, in the Microsoft 365 admin center under Copilot > Agents
- Existing extensibility controls and lifecycle management policies for Copilot agents will apply to MCP-based agents
- The feature will be ON by default for all tenants
Admin view:
User view:
What you can do to prepare
- No action is required at this time
- Review the MCP-based agent catalog to ensure agents align with your organization’s policies
- Update internal documentation if you track agent types or deployment methods
- Communicate this change to helpdesk or support teams as needed
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.