This article explains how the MCP server for Business Central now supports all Microsoft APIs, significantly expanding its capabilities beyond core V2 APIs. It covers how to configure MCP server to include various API groups like subscription billing, e-invoicing, and automation, and provides resources for learning and implementing these APIs effectively.
Welcome to an in-depth guide on enhancing your MCP server for Business Central by leveraging all Microsoft APIs. This article will walk you through the recent improvements that allow you to use the full range of Microsoft APIs in your agents built on the MCP server, thereby greatly expanding the surface and functionality of Business Central.
The MCP server has traditionally supported core APIs in version 2, which was the standard until April 2026. However, with the latest updates, the MCP server now supports all Microsoft-published APIs for Business Central. This includes APIs for subscription billing, e-invoicing, automation, and many more.
This expansion means that your agents can now interact with a much broader set of ERP workloads, enabling more comprehensive automation and integration scenarios.
In the April 2026 wave one release, several new features were introduced, including support for additional API groups. The key highlight is that all Microsoft APIs are now enabled for MCP server, not just the core V2 APIs.
This update allows you to use APIs related to:
and many other API groups that Microsoft provides.
Setting up your MCP server to use these APIs is straightforward. There are multiple ways to add APIs to your MCP server configuration:
add tools by API group to add entire groups of APIs at once.Microsoft or use the wildcard ... to list all available API groups.This process enables your MCP server to access a wide range of Microsoft APIs seamlessly.
To understand which APIs are available and what they can do, Microsoft provides comprehensive documentation:
aka.ms/bcintegration.This documentation is invaluable for developers and partners who want to leverage these APIs effectively. You can also integrate this documentation into your agents as knowledge resources to help them understand API capabilities.
If you want to dive deeper into MCP server and its capabilities, Microsoft offers several resources:
aka.ms/bcyoutube). This playlist includes videos on getting started, API queries, and previous releases.aka.ms/bcmcp.These resources will help you get started and master the use of MCP server with Business Central.
Before you start creating agents that utilize these APIs extensively, it is recommended to:
This preparation will ensure that your agents are robust, efficient, and capable of handling complex ERP workloads.
The expansion of MCP server to support all Microsoft APIs for Business Central marks a significant enhancement in ERP integration and automation capabilities. By configuring your MCP server to include these APIs, you unlock a broader range of functionalities, from subscription billing to automation and beyond.
Utilize the available documentation and learning resources to maximize the potential of your agents and deliver more value to your environment or customers.
Thank you for reading, and happy developing with MCP server and Microsoft APIs!
