How to Use the Azure AI Search MCP in Claude

Q: Can I perform vector searches using Azure AI Search and Claude Desktop?

Yes, the vectorsearch tool handles that. It lets your agent query your embedding spaces to find relevant data points.

Q: Does Claude Desktop allow me to list my indexes on Azure AI Search?

You can use listindexes to get a full readout of your available indexes. It populates the results directly in your chat interface.

Query your cloud indexes directly inside Claude Desktop. Connect your Azure AI Search data to your agent for instant document retrieval.

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Setup Azure AI Search with Claude Desktop

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Run Full-Text Queries with Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between your browser and your chat window. Use `search_documents` to pull raw text from your cloud indexes right into your conversation. This MCP Server handles the connection logic so you can get answers from your internal documentation without leaving the app.

Perform Vector Searches via Claude Desktop

Run `vector_search` to find contextually relevant snippets in your embedding spaces. It matches your query against your stored vectors to find exactly what you need. Your agent gets the raw vector results immediately. It skips the manual work of filtering through thousands of records.

Audit Index Configurations in Claude Desktop

Use `get_index` to inspect your specific Azure configuration settings. You'll see exactly how your search environment is mapped. Running `list_indexes` gives you a quick snapshot of every index available in your account. It keeps your project context accurate and up to date.

Setup guide

Set up Azure AI Search MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Azure AI Search MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Azure AI Search MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under azure-ai-search-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "azure-ai-search-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Azure AI Search MCP in Claude Desktop

You configure the server in your Claude config file. Once connected, the tools appear as a hammer icon in your chat input.

Yes, the `vector_search` tool handles that. It lets your agent query your embedding spaces to find relevant data points.

You can use `list_indexes` to get a full readout of your available indexes. It populates the results directly in your chat interface.

Your API keys remain on your local machine. The server only uses them to talk to the cloud endpoint you specify.

This server only reads your index metadata and search results. It never stores your private document content on Vinkius servers or local logs.

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