microsoft / microsoft/mcp

[BUGBASH] `azmcp server start` hangs (should print `Running...`)

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Description

### Describe the bug

Ran `azmcp server start` in VSCode's integrated pwsh terminal and it seemed to just hang.

### Expected behavior

Expected the command to complete and/or provide a message about the mcp server status and next steps.

### Actual behavior

The command just hung for several minutes until I hit ctrl + c:

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### Reproduction Steps

Run:

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### Environment

Windows 11

VSCode 1.1.05.0

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Research direction

Start by reproducing `azmcp server start` in the reported Windows 11 VSCode PowerShell environment and trace the CLI entry point responsible for the command. Done means the command no longer appears to hang and prints `Running...` or a clear MCP server status and next steps.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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