azd tool: review Azure MCP Server install strategy (global npm vs npx)
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Description
## Problem
The Azure MCP Server install strategy uses global npm install (`npm install -g @azure/mcp`), but:
1. Most MCP server configurations use `npx` (no global install needed)
2. Installing globally doesn't configure the MCP server in any editor — user still needs manual wiring
3. Global install could conflict with local dev dependencies
## Questions to Resolve
- Is global npm install the recommended approach from the Azure MCP team?
- Should `azd tool install azure-mcp-server` also help with editor configuration?
- Should we surface "next steps" for MCP configuration after install?
## Context
Raised by @vhvb1989 in PR #7450 review. Current approach is by-design for initial release — global install is the simplest path. Revisit based on user feedback and Azure MCP team guidance.
## Related
- PR #7450
- Issue #7845 (Epic A: Core Command Group)
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