Azure Wiki Search + Genkit: Complete MCP Integration
Azure Wiki Search is a MCP server that An MCP server that enables AI to query and search Azure DevOps Wiki content with intelligent search capabilities..
When integrated with Genkit, you can:
- Search Azure DevOps Wiki content with AI-powered queries
- Retrieve specific wiki pages by path or identifier
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Azure Wiki Search in Genkit, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.
What You'll Achieve
After completing this setup:
- Azure Wiki Search will be fully integrated and operational
- You can use Azure Wiki Search tools directly in Genkit
- All Azure Wiki Search capabilities will be available for your workflows
- Access to 2 different tools
Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure you have:
- Azure DevOps organization name
- Azure DevOps project name
- Genkit installed and configured
- Compatible operating system (Node.js, Cross-platform, Google Cloud)
Installation
Step 1: Install Azure Wiki Search
Configuration
Step 2: Configure Genkit
- Open Genkit settings
- Navigate to MCP server configuration
- Add Azure Wiki Search server with appropriate settings
- Save and restart if needed
Examples
Once configured, you can use Azure Wiki Search in Genkit:
Search Technical Documentation
Find relevant technical documentation in Azure Wiki
Ask Genkit: "Search for API authentication documentation in the Edge project"
Expected Result: Relevant wiki pages containing authentication setup and API documentation
Retrieve Specific Wiki Page
Get content from a known wiki page path
Ask Genkit: "Get the content from /docs/setup/installation.md"
Expected Result: Full content of the installation documentation page
Find Troubleshooting Guides
Search for problem-solving documentation
Ask Genkit: "Find troubleshooting guides for deployment issues"
Expected Result: Wiki pages containing deployment troubleshooting information
Testing Your Setup
- Launch Genkit
- Verify Azure Wiki Search is available in the tools list
- Test basic Azure Wiki Search functionality
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Authentication Failed
Symptoms: Access denied to wiki, Unauthorized errors, PAT token rejected
Cause: Missing or invalid Azure DevOps Personal Access Token
Solution:
- Generate PAT in Azure DevOps with Wiki read permissions
- Set AZURE_DEVOPS_PAT environment variable
- Verify PAT has access to specified organization/project
- Check PAT expiration date
Organization/Project Not Found
Symptoms: Project not found errors, Organization does not exist
Cause: Invalid ORG or PROJECT configuration
Solution:
- Verify organization name matches Azure DevOps URL
- Confirm project exists and is accessible
- Check spelling and case sensitivity
- Use --org and --project parameters to override defaults
Wiki Content Not Found
Symptoms: No search results, Wiki path not found, Empty responses
Cause: Wiki not configured or content not available
Solution:
- Verify project has Wiki enabled
- Check wiki content exists in specified project
- Confirm search terms match available content
- Try broader search queries initially
uv Environment Issues
Symptoms: Command not found, Package installation fails, Virtual env errors
Cause: uv not installed or virtual environment not activated
Solution:
- Install uv: curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
- Activate virtual environment before running
- Ensure Python 3.10+ is available
- Reinstall dependencies if corruption occurred
Genkit Installation Failed
Symptoms: npm install errors, CLI not found
Cause: Node.js version or npm configuration issues
Solution:
- Verify Node.js 18+ is installed
- Clear npm cache and try again
- Check npm registry configuration
- Try using yarn instead of npm
MCP Plugin Not Loading
Symptoms: Plugin errors, MCP tools unavailable
Cause: Plugin installation or configuration issues
Solution:
- Verify @genkit-ai/mcp package is installed
- Check plugin configuration syntax
- Ensure plugin is properly imported
- Review Genkit logs for plugin errors
Server Connection Failed
Symptoms: MCP server not responding, Tool execution errors
Cause: Server installation or configuration problems
Solution:
- Verify MCP server installation
- Test server independently before Genkit integration
- Check server executable permissions
- Review server logs for connection issues
Flow Execution Errors
Symptoms: Flow fails, Runtime errors
Cause: Flow configuration or MCP integration issues
Solution:
- Check flow definition syntax
- Verify input/output schemas match usage
- Test flows incrementally with simpler operations
- Review Genkit execution logs for detailed errors
Azure Wiki Search not appearing in Genkit
Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available
Cause: Configuration or installation issue
Solution:
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check Azure Wiki Search installation
- Restart Genkit
- Check logs for error messages
Next Steps
Now that Azure Wiki Search is integrated with Genkit:
- Explore all Azure Wiki Search capabilities through Genkit
- Check out other MCP servers that work with Genkit
- Join the MCP community for tips and support
- Consider contributing to Azure Wiki Search development
Need Help?
- Search for Azure Wiki Search documentation
- Check the Genkit MCP guide
- Join the MCP community discussions