Microsoft Copilot Studio Agents: “Actions” Is Now “Tools,” MCP Has Been GA for Over a Year, and Org-Wide Publishing Requires Admin Approval

Microsoft Copilot Studio is one product with two licensing tiers — and the Agent Registry approval step that makes an agent visible org-wide is the step most publishing tutorials end one screen before. This post maps the complete authoring surface: all eight knowledge source types with their verified limits, the "Actions" to "Tools" terminology rename and what changed, MCP integration confirmed GA since May 2025 with the federated-connector distinction explained, and the five-step publishing path to Microsoft 365 Copilot including the admin center approval step makers most often miss.

Configure MCP Servers on VSCode, Cursor & Claude Desktop

Unlock the full potential of your AI tools by connecting them to external data and custom functionalities. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions for configuring Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers in three popular environments: Visual Studio Code, the AI-first editor Cursor, and the Claude Desktop app. Learn how to use the mcp.json file to seamlessly integrate powerful tools directly into your workflow, supercharging your productivity and extending the capabilities of your favorite AI assistants.