- Step 1: Clone the repository
- Step 2: Create a virtual environment and install dependencies
- Step 3: Set the AlphaVantage API key in local.settings.json
- Step 4: Run the Azure Function locally with 'func start'
- Step 5: Deploy to Azure using 'azd up'
- Step 6: Retrieve the MCP endpoint URL and system key
- Step 7: Configure environment variables via Azure CLI or parameters file
- Step 8: Connect your AI agent to the MCP endpoint for financial data access