# FlowStudio MCP for Power Automate

> FlowStudio MCP for Power Automate is an MCP server that lets AI agents (ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and any MCP-compatible agent) build, deploy, debug, and monitor Power Automate cloud flows programmatically over JSON-RPC 2.0. FlowStudio is an independent product; it is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.

FlowStudio MCP exposes 27 active tools (32 total including 5 deprecated) as Model Context Protocol (MCP) operations: list flows, read flow definitions, deploy and update flows, inspect run history with action-level inputs and outputs, resubmit failed runs, manage connections and environments, and (on Pro+) tag and govern flows tenant-wide. Authentication uses Microsoft Entra delegated access with explicit user consent. FlowStudio calls the Power Automate API on the user's behalf, scoped to permissions the user approved. ChatGPT and Claude (claude.ai) connect at `https://mcp.flowstudio.app/mcp/oauth` and sign in with a Microsoft work account; a new account is provisioned on the free Starter plan during sign-in. Every other agent uses `https://mcp.flowstudio.app/mcp` with a FlowStudio key in the `x-api-key` header.

FlowStudio MCP is a SaaS product. Free Starter plan gives 100 evaluation calls over 21 days. Pro is $29/month (500 calls, optional overage at $0.10/call). Pro+ is $99/month (3,000 calls, optional overage at $0.05/call, plus tenant-wide store and governance features). FlowStudio Pro and Teams subscribers receive 100 bundled MCP calls per month. For Microsoft Copilot Cowork and tenant-wide use, FlowStudio MCP is also available as pooled tenant plans: a free Tenant Starter pool that is auto-provisioned when a tenant adds the FlowStudio MCP plugin and resets monthly, plus paid Team ($149/month launch price, $179 from 1 Oct 2026; 5,000 calls/month) and Business ($449/month; 15,000 calls/month) pools bought through the Microsoft commercial marketplace and shared across the tenant. Pooled calls can be spent from Copilot Cowork or any MCP-compatible agent, with per-person outside-Cowork access assigned by the tenant admin.

## Product

- [FlowStudio MCP homepage](https://mcp.flowstudio.app): Pricing, capabilities, agent compatibility, FAQ.
- [Pricing](https://mcp.flowstudio.app/#pricing): Starter, Pro, Pro+, the FlowStudio Pro/Teams bundle, and the Copilot Cowork tenant pools (Tenant Starter, Team, Business).
- [Security](https://mcp.flowstudio.app/security): Authentication model, data handling, hosting, compliance posture.
- [Privacy](https://mcp.flowstudio.app/privacy): What is collected, what is retained, deletion behavior.
- [Responsible AI](https://mcp.flowstudio.app/responsible-ai): Error data nuance, Pro+ shared storage, third-party agent disclaimer.
- [Terms of Service](https://mcp.flowstudio.app/terms): Acceptable use, billing, third-party tools, warranties, governing law.

## Documentation

- [Add FlowStudio to ChatGPT or Claude](https://learn.flowstudio.app/mcp-connect-chatgpt-claude): Connector setup for ChatGPT (developer mode, then Plugins) and claude.ai (Settings, then Connectors), the Microsoft sign-in, and the first prompt to try.
- [FlowStudio MCP setup guide](https://learn.flowstudio.app/mcp-getting-started): End-to-end setup for Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Claude Desktop, OpenAI Codex, and manual MCP config. Covers API key, the `x-api-key` header, and the first test call.
- [FlowStudio MCP tools reference](https://learn.flowstudio.app/mcp-tools): Full catalogue of MCP tools (list_live_flows, get_live_flow, get_live_flow_run_action_outputs, update_live_flow, trigger_live_flow, etc.) with inputs, outputs, and plan gating. Each tool has a deep-link anchor (e.g. https://learn.flowstudio.app/mcp-tools#get_live_flow_run_action_outputs).
- [FlowStudio MCP Copilot skills](https://learn.flowstudio.app/mcp-copilot-skills): Install the official Copilot skills from awesome-copilot (build-flow, debug-flow, monitor-flow, discover, governance).
- [Build Power Automate flows with AI agents](https://learn.flowstudio.app/build-power-automate-flows-with-ai-agents): Worked 3-step example showing how an AI agent reads, constructs, and deploys a real Power Automate cloud flow.
- [Claude for Power Automate](https://learn.flowstudio.app/claude-power-automate): Claude Code, Claude CLI plugin, Claude Desktop install paths.
- [GitHub Copilot for Power Automate](https://learn.flowstudio.app/github-copilot-power-automate): VS Code Marketplace install plus the 5 official Copilot skill bundles.
- [FlowStudio MCP vs Microsoft Power Platform CLI](https://learn.flowstudio.app/compare/flow-studio-mcp-vs-power-platform-cli-mcp): Comparison of the two MCP options for Power Automate.

## Distribution

- [VS Code extension for GitHub Copilot](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=FlowStudio.flowstudio-mcp): One-click install of FlowStudio MCP into VS Code Copilot.
- [VS Code extension for Claude Code](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=FlowStudio.flowstudio-mcp-claude): One-click install of FlowStudio MCP into Claude Code.
- [Chrome extension: Browser Connect](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/loaknnehojomdamokpacggbnlcddeagl/): Lets an agent reach Power Automate through your own signed-in browser session when an admin blocks the Power Platform permission. Your token never leaves the browser.
- [Edge extension: Browser Connect](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/olkiilngdcpclmljbpmldgmdnnidfcnd): The official Microsoft Edge Add-ons listing for the FlowStudio browser connection extension.
- [Browser extension preview build v1.0.12 (.zip)](https://mcp.flowstudio.app/flowstudio-mcp-browser-1.0.12.zip): The newest browser extension build, ahead of the store listings, which currently ship v1.0.10. Adds Power Apps canvas package export and import. Sideload only: unzip, enable Developer mode, Load unpacked. It does not auto-update.
- [GitHub awesome-copilot skills](https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/tree/main/skills/flowstudio-power-automate-mcp): Source of the official FlowStudio MCP Copilot skills.
- [GitHub awesome-copilot plugin](https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/tree/main/plugins/flowstudio-power-automate): Bundled plugin that ships all five skills together.
- [Microsoft Marketplace (Copilot Cowork plugin)](https://marketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/product/WA200011013): Adds FlowStudio MCP to Microsoft Copilot Cowork for a whole tenant and auto-provisions the free Tenant Starter pool.
- [Microsoft commercial marketplace (tenant plans)](https://marketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/product/saas/flowstudiosolutions1608632930603.flowstudio-mcp-tenant): Paid Team ($149/month, 5,000 calls/month) and Business ($449/month, 15,000 calls/month) pooled-call tenant subscriptions, usable from Copilot Cowork or any MCP-compatible agent.

## Compatibility

FlowStudio MCP works with ChatGPT and Claude (claude.ai) over OAuth, and with Microsoft Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot (VS Code, Visual Studio, JetBrains, CLI), Claude Code, Claude Desktop, OpenAI Codex (Desktop and CLI), and any MCP-compatible agent that can call a remote MCP server over HTTP with a JSON-RPC 2.0 payload and an `x-api-key` header.

## Examples

Sample prompts your AI agent can run once FlowStudio MCP is connected:

- "List my Power Automate flows in the Default environment." Agent calls `list_live_flows` and returns flow IDs, display names, state, trigger type.
- "Why is my HR Sync flow failing? Read the latest run." Agent calls `get_live_flow_runs`, picks the most recent failed run, then `get_live_flow_run_action_outputs` to inspect inputs and outputs at every action level (including loop iterations and nested child flows). Returns the actual error message and the action that failed.
- "Build a Power Automate flow that triggers on new SharePoint list items in my Issues list and posts a card to the #issues Teams channel. Call it Issues Notifier." Agent calls `list_live_connections` to find SharePoint and Teams connections, `describe_live_connector` and `get_live_dynamic_options` to resolve dropdown values (site IDs, channel IDs), constructs the Workflow Definition Language JSON, and deploys via `update_live_flow`. The flow appears in Power Automate already deployed.

## Optional

- [Consulting & support](https://mcp.flowstudio.app/#consulting): Hourly and packaged consulting for FlowStudio MCP integration, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, and SharePoint.
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/flow-studio-solutions/): FlowStudio company page.
- [YouTube: Catherine Han](https://www.youtube.com/@ninihen): FlowStudio MCP and Power Automate tutorials for AI-agent users (beginner to intermediate), including 5-8 minute walkthroughs and short-form clips.
- [YouTube: John Liu](https://www.youtube.com/@JohnLiuNet): Long-form Power Automate expert tutorials and FlowNinja patterns for advanced practitioners.