Microsoft is expanding its Power Apps with AI capabilities: The new Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration enables developers to embed intelligent agents directly into business applications. This should enable companies to make their workflows significantly more efficient.
Microsoft has announced two important new features for Power Apps, which are currently available in public preview: the integration of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and an improved Agent Feed. Both features are designed to seamlessly integrate AI-powered assistants into business applications.
What is the Model Context Protocol?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI models to communicate with various data sources and tools. For Power Apps, this means that developers can now integrate MCP servers that enable access to company data, APIs, and external systems. AI agents can use this to retrieve and process information from different sources – without having to write separate code for each interface.
Setup is done via the Power Apps Maker area, where developers can configure MCP servers and connect them to their agents. Microsoft promises easy integration that should also be manageable for low-code developers.
Improved agent feed for a better overview
In addition to MCP integration in Power Apps, Microsoft has revamped the Agent Feed. This feature shows users a personalized overview of all AI agents available in their Power Apps. The feed is designed to help users quickly find the right assistant for a specific task, such as data analysis, automation, or customer inquiries.
Why is this relevant?
With this expansion, Microsoft is clearly positioning itself in the competition for AI-powered business tools. While other providers are also relying on AI agents, Microsoft is trying to gain an advantage by integrating them into the already widely used Power Platform. Companies that already use Power Apps can thus easily incorporate AI functions into their existing workflows.
The openness of the MCP standard is an important point here: instead of relying on proprietary solutions, Microsoft enables the connection of various data sources and services.
The new features are still in the preview phase, but they show the direction in which Microsoft is developing its low-code platform. Anyone who wants to test the features can already try them out in Power Apps. A date for general availability has not yet been announced.
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