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Relay MCP Server Integration

The Relay API, provided by Microsoft Azure, is a comprehensive management plane interface designed for the programmatic administration of Azure Relay hybrid connectivity services through Azure Resource Manager (ARM). Its core capabilities encompass the full lifecycle management of Relay namespaces and their associated configuration resources. This includes the creation, retrieval, updating, and deletion of namespace instances within a specified Azure resource group, as well as the management of authorization rules that govern secure access to the namespace. The API also provides operational endpoints for checking namespace name availability across Azure and listing available Relay operations, ensuring administrators and developers can reliably provision and maintain infrastructure. Typical enterprise use cases involve enabling secure, bidirectional communication between on-premises networks and Azure-hosted applications without requiring inbound firewall rules, which is essential for hybrid cloud architectures, IoT device management, and legacy system modernization. For developers and platform engineers, this API is the foundational toolset for automating the deployment and governance of Relay resources as part of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) pipelines and cloud-native application workflows.

Technical Integration & Multi-Client Support

The Relay MCP Integration translates REST paths, operational endpoints, and tool schemas into standardized Model Context Protocol JSON-RPC 2.0 messages. This allows AI assistants like Claude Desktop, Cursor IDE, VS Code (Cline/Roo Code), and Zed Editor to run tool queries and execute functions seamlessly.

Claude Desktop

Add stdio configuration block to claude_desktop_config.json.

Cursor IDE

Configure workspace root at .cursor/mcp.json or Settings -> MCP.

VS Code / Cline

Insert server JSON payload into cline_mcp_settings.json.

Specification & Compatibility Table

PropertySpecification Detail
Target IntegrationRelay (azure-com-relay)
Directory Categorycloud infrastructure
Protocol SpecJSON-RPC 2.0 (stdio)
Canonical Path/mcp/azure-com-relay/

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access the full JSON configuration for Relay?

Click 'Open Full Relay MCP Config' above to view the complete parameter schema, environment variable setup, and copy-pasteable JSON configs for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and VS Code.

Does Relay require authentication secrets?

Authentication depends on upstream API requirements. Check the environment variable table on the detail page to view required API keys and header tokens.

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