Managed connectors in Azure Functions

Azure Functions just got a major upgrade on the way: managed connectors are officially here! Similar to the Logic Apps connectors bringing an extra touch of simplicity to coded solutions.

You can now build function triggers that listen directly to:

• Power Platform
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint

Wondering how to set up these connections since we are dealing with code?

Since this feature is currently in preview, it may not be the final approach yet but I’ll show you how simple it is. You won’t find a built-in template for it inside Visual Studio 2026. Instead, the best place to kick things off is the official samples page here: Azure-Samples/functions-connectors-net: Azure Functions samples showcasing Connector triggers and bindings.

Introduction

With so many agent‑building platforms available, it’s essential to understand what each one offers across the dimensions that matter to your project. On the Microsoft cloud space today the three main Agent builders would be:

1. Copilot Studio – Low‑code conversational agents built and orchestrated inside the Power Platform.
2. Azure AI Foundry Hosted Agents – Fully managed, cloud‑hosted agents running on Microsoft’s Agent Service.
3. In‑Process Agents (Microsoft Agent Framework) – Code‑based agents running inside your own compute (Functions, Container Apps, AKS, etc.).

Copilot Studio is on the edge of simplicity with low code/no code. In‑process agents provide the most flexibility but also more complexity with sdk code. What is best for your project depends on the “non‑negotiable” requirements. Before discussing that, check this table: