# Connect to Microsoft Copilot

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We are currently in the process of submitting **GovTribe MCP** to the **Official Microsoft** app store, which will simplify this process.
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**Jump To Section:**

* [**Add to Microsoft Copilot**](#add-to-microsoft-copilot)

**See Also**

* [**Copy-Ready Prompts**](https://app.gitbook.com/s/uM95JONUaZPisl5UTFWh/prompts)

### Add to Microsoft Copilot

The following tutorial will add GovTribe MCP to Copilot Studio, Office 365, and Teams.

#### Step 1 — Create an Agent

1. [**Sign in**](https://copilotstudio.microsoft.com/) to **Copilot Studio**, or [**sign up**](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot-studio/requirements-licensing-subscriptions#sign-up-for-a-copilot-studio-trial). You land on the Home page.
2. Go to the Agents page, and click **Create Blank Agent**.

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#### Step 2 — Give the Agent a Name

1. Click **Edit** and provide the following details:
   1. **Name:** GovTribe Agent
   2. **Icon:** [Download GovTribe Icon](https://govtribe.com/img/logo/500.png)
   3. **Description:** Search government contracts, awards, and vendors directly from Copilot. GovTribe brings U.S. procurement intelligence into your AI workflow—find relevant opportunities across federal, state, and local agencies; analyze vendor competition; explore teaming partners; and track agency spending patterns.

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#### Step 3 — Add GovTribe MCP

1. Click the **Tools** tab, then **Add a Tool**
2. In the popup, click the **Create New Model Context Protocol** card
3. Enter the GovTribe MCP details:
   1. **Server name:** GovTribe
   2. **Server description:** Access GovTribe's government contracting intelligence covering opportunities, awards, vendors, agencies, grants, and business development tools.
   3. **Server URL:** <https://govtribe.com/mcp>
   4. **Authentication:** OAuth 2.0 (Type = Dynamic discovery)

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#### Step 3 — Connect by Signing into GovTribe

Follow the prompts to connect by signing into your GovTribe Account.

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#### Step 4 — Publish your Agent

Follow the prompts to publish the GovTribe Agent.

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#### Step 5 — Add GovTribe Agent to Microsoft 365 & Teams

1. Click **Channels**, then select **Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Teams**
2. On the popup, click **Add Channel**
3. Once added, you will be able to click **Edit Details**
4. Enter the following details & Save.
   1. **Color:** White
   2. **Icon:** [Download GovTribe Icon](https://govtribe.com/img/logo/500.png)
   3. **Short Description:** GovTribe MCP
   4. **Long Description:** Search government contracts, awards, and vendors directly from Copilot. GovTribe brings U.S. procurement intelligence into your AI workflow—find relevant opportunities across federal, state, and local agencies; analyze vendor competition; explore teaming partners; and track agency spending patterns.
   5. (Scroll down to the More⌄ Dropdown). **Developer Name:** Government Executive Media Group

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#### Step 5 — (Continued)

1. Click "**See Agent in Microsoft 365**" or "**See agent in Teams**" to install for yourself only
2. To add for all users:
   1. Click **Availability Options**
   2. Click **Show to everyone in my org**
   3. Click **Submit for admin approval**

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Once added, you may be prompted to re-authenticate via connection manager.

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**To install org-wide:**

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