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Overview

The GWI MCP server integrates with Microsoft Copilot Studio using the MCP onboarding wizard. This enables agents to access GWI consumer insights data through OAuth 2.0 authentication. Reference: Copilot Studio MCP official documentation

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How to Use

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Setting Up GWI MCP Tool in Agent Builder

  1. Open your agent, navigate to the Tools page, and select New tool Copilot Studio add MCP tool
  2. Select Model Context Protocol: Copilot Studio add MCP tool
  3. Configure the MCP server details, ensuring the URL is correct Copilot Studio MCP setup
  • Server Description: Uncover instant insights from real humans across 50+ global markets
  • Server URL: https://api.globalwebindex.com/v1/spark-api/mcp
  1. Select OAuth 2.0 as the authentication type and Dynamic discovery as the OAuth 2.0 type
  2. Create a connection.
You will be redirected to the GWI sign-in page. Use your GWI credentials to sign in. Copilot MCP member signin Review the requested permissions and scopes, then click Allow to authorize the connection. Copilot Studio handles token refresh automatically. Once the connection is created, you will be prompted to add the MCP tool and configure it in the agent. Copilot Studio MCP setup
  1. You can select between two authentication modes when using MCP tools within your agent: End user credentials and Maker-provided credentials. This controls whether users should use their own GWI credentials when using the agent, or the credentials used by the tool builder. Copilot Studio MCP setup
  2. Finally, you can use GWI Spark MCP in your agent Copilot Studio MCP setup

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Troubleshooting

  • MCP server not visible: Verify the server configuration and confirm that you have proper workspace permissions.
  • Authentication failures: Confirm that your GWI account has Spark MCP access and that OAuth settings are correct.