Creating an Agent with AI Toolkit and GitHub Copilot: Pet Planner Workshop Part 3
Microsoft Developer, joined by April, demonstrates how to create an agent using the AI Toolkit’s Agent Builder and GitHub Copilot in this Pet Planner workshop video, including integrating a custom local MCP server.
Creating an Agent with AI Toolkit and GitHub Copilot: Pet Planner Workshop Part 3
In this workshop video, April from Microsoft Developer walks through the process of building a functional agent using the AI Toolkit’s Agent Builder, with hands-on integration of a custom local MCP server. This is Part 3 of the GitHub Copilot + AI Toolkit Pet Planner workshop series.
Resources
- AI Toolkit Workshop Repository & Instructions
- AI Toolkit Installation Guide
- Set Up Microsoft Foundry Projects
- More on Microsoft Foundry Model and Tools
- Microsoft Foundry Community Discord
- Microsoft Foundry Forum
Video Chapters
- 00:00 - 00:02: Introduction
- 00:03 - 03:45: Creating an AI agent with the Agent Builder
- 03:46 - 08:37: Building a custom local MCP server for tool support
- 08:38 - 09:56: Setting up the environment for the MCP server
- 09:57 - 16:28: Running, testing, and integrating the MCP server with the agent
Key Topics Covered
- Step-by-step instruction on constructing and deploying an AI agent using Microsoft’s AI Toolkit Agent Builder
- Creating and configuring a custom local MCP (Model Communication Protocol) server to provide external tools to agents
- Guidance on preparing the local environment for running the MCP server
- Demonstration of agent-tool integration to expand AI-driven project capabilities
- Insights on leveraging Microsoft Foundry’s Model and Tools ecosystem for enhanced AI development
Who Should Watch
- Developers interested in hands-on AI agent construction and integration
- Builders exploring GitHub Copilot and Microsoft’s AI development platforms
- Anyone seeking to extend AI agent functionality with custom tools and local servers
For further technical deep-dives and related community discussions, reference the linked resources and join the conversation with the Microsoft Foundry community.