Python: Added example with MCP and authentication - #1389
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Pull Request Overview
This PR adds a new Python example demonstrating MCP (Model Context Protocol) authentication capabilities within the Agent Framework. The addition provides developers with practical guidance on implementing API key-based authentication when connecting to MCP servers.
- Added API key authentication example for MCP integration
- Created comprehensive documentation explaining MCP and available examples
- Provided reference links to official MCP SDK authentication examples
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| File | Description |
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| python/samples/getting_started/mcp/mcp_api_key_auth.py | New example demonstrating API key authentication with MCP servers using various header patterns |
| python/samples/getting_started/mcp/README.md | New documentation file explaining MCP and cataloging available examples |
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Motivation and Context
Basic sample with MCP and authentication with a reference to MCP documentation for OAuth 2.0 samples.
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