Documentation and Script Updates - Summary

Documentation and Script Updates - Summary

This document summarizes all the updates made to ensure users can easily use the Azure Pricing MCP Server.

Date: November 27, 2025

Overview

All scripts and documentation have been updated to reflect the correct module path (azure_pricing_mcp instead of azure_pricing_server) and improved to make installation and usage easier for end users.

Files Updated

Core Documentation

1. README.md

   • ✅ Updated module path from azure_pricing_server to azure_pricing_mcp
   • ✅ Fixed directory name from azure-pricing-mcp to AzurePricingMCP
   • ✅ Updated script paths to scripts/ folder
   • ✅ Updated VS Code and Claude Desktop configuration examples
   • ✅ Fixed broken GitHub links
   • ✅ Updated project structure diagram
   • ✅ Changed test commands from python test_mcp_server.py to pytest tests/
   • ✅ Added reference to new INSTALL.md and SETUP_CHECKLIST.md

2. QUICK_START.md

   • ✅ Updated repository URL to msftnadavbh/AzurePricingMCP
   • ✅ Updated module path to azure_pricing_mcp
   • ✅ Updated script paths
   • ✅ Fixed all configuration examples
   • ✅ Updated troubleshooting commands

3. USAGE_EXAMPLES.md

   • ✅ Updated GitHub issue link

Documentation Folder (docs/)

4. docs/QUICK_START.md

   • ✅ Complete update matching root QUICK_START.md
   • ✅ All module paths corrected
   • ✅ Configuration examples updated

5. docs/config_examples.json

   • ✅ Updated Claude Desktop config with correct module path
   • ✅ Updated VS Code config with proper .vscode/mcp.json format
   • ✅ Changed paths to realistic examples

Scripts

6. scripts/install.py

   • ✅ Fixed verification function to work with new package structure

7. scripts/setup.ps1

   • ✅ Already correctly updated with module path
   • ✅ Updated next steps instructions

8. scripts/setup.py

   • ✅ Already correct (this is setuptools config, not installer)

Configuration

9. pyproject.toml

   • ✅ Added pytest markers configuration
   • ✅ Already had correct package name and structure

10. requirements.txt

    • ✅ Added pytest and pytest-asyncio for testing support

New Files Created

User-Friendly Guides

1. INSTALL.md

   • Complete installation guide
   • Step-by-step instructions for both automated and manual setup
   • Configuration guides for VS Code and Claude Desktop
   • Troubleshooting section
   • Commands to find Python paths

2. SETUP_CHECKLIST.md

   • Interactive checklist for users
   • Covers installation, configuration, and testing
   • Common issues section
   • Success criteria
   • Example queries to try

3. .vscode/mcp.json.example

   • Template configuration file
   • Users can copy and customize
   • Includes helpful placeholder paths

Key Changes Summary

Module Path Changes

• Old: python -m azure_pricing_server
• New: python -m azure_pricing_mcp

Directory Name

• Old: azure-pricing-mcp
• New: AzurePricingMCP (matches actual repo name)

Script Locations

• Old: python setup.py
• New: python scripts/install.py

Configuration Format

Updated VS Code config to use proper MCP format:

{
  "servers": {
    "azure-pricing": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "/absolute/path/.venv/bin/python",
      "args": ["-m", "azure_pricing_mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Testing Commands

• Old: python test_mcp_server.py
• New: pytest tests/

Testing

• ✅ All tests pass with pytest
• ✅ Module imports correctly
• ✅ Python 3.10+ compatibility verified

User Experience Improvements

1. Multiple entry points:

   • INSTALL.md for detailed installation
   • QUICK_START.md for quick setup
   • SETUP_CHECKLIST.md for step-by-step verification
   • README.md for comprehensive overview

2. Clear examples:

   • Example configuration files
   • Platform-specific instructions
   • Real paths in examples

3. Better troubleshooting:

   • Common issues documented
   • Solutions provided
   • Commands to verify setup

4. Consistent naming:

   • All documentation uses correct module names
   • Repository URLs updated
   • Directory names match reality

Next Steps for Users

Users can now:

1. Clone the repository
2. Run python scripts/install.py or .\scripts\setup.ps1
3. Follow SETUP_CHECKLIST.md to verify everything works
4. Start using the MCP server with VS Code or Claude Desktop

Verification

All changes have been tested:

• ✅ Module imports successfully
• ✅ Tests pass (2/2)
• ✅ Configuration examples are accurate
• ✅ Script paths are correct
• ✅ Documentation is consistent

Result: The Azure Pricing MCP Server is now significantly easier to install and use, with clear, accurate documentation throughout.