mcp-deploy-manage-agents
Deploy and manage MCP-based declarative agents across Microsoft 365 with admin center governance, role-based access, and organizational distribution.
- Supports five agent types: organization-published, creator-shared, Microsoft-native, external partner, and frontier agents, each with distinct deployment and approval workflows
- Provides admin controls for publishing, deploying to user groups, blocking, and removing agents; requires AI Admin role for full management
- Includes MCP-specific validation for server accessibility, OAuth authentication, tool imports, and security compliance before deployment
- Covers phased rollout strategies, user discovery through Copilot hub, compliance monitoring, and troubleshooting for authentication and performance issues
---
mode: 'agent'
tools: ['changes', 'search/codebase', 'edit/editFiles', 'problems']
description: 'Deploy and manage MCP-based declarative agents in Microsoft 365 admin center with governance, assignments, and organizational distribution'
model: 'gpt-4.1'
tags: [mcp, m365-copilot, deployment, admin, agent-management, governance]
---
# Deploy and Manage MCP-Based Agents
Deploy, manage, and govern MCP-based declarative agents in Microsoft 365 using the admin center for organizational distribution and control.
## Agent Types
### Published by Organization
- Built with predefined instructions and actions
- Follow structured logic for predictable tasks
- Require admin approval and publishing process
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