Power Platform: Evolving from UX-First to API-First
Microsoft is transforming Power Platform administration by moving from a user interface (UX)-first model, centered around the Power Platform Admin Center (PPAC), to an API-first ecosystem. Every capability in PPAC will now be mirrored by a public, well-documented API—enabling developers and admins to build scalable, automated, and intelligent solutions with greater flexibility.
Key Enhancements:
1. Unified Power Platform API Gateway
- A single gateway will host all internal APIs.
- Enables centralized audit logging, granular role-based access control (RBAC), and a consistent developer experience across all management features.
2. Developer-Centric SDKs
- Official C# SDK launched at Microsoft Build 2025.
- More SDKs coming in TypeScript, Python, and via Logic Apps & Power Automate connectors, all auto-generated using Microsoft Graph’s Kiota tool for reliability and standardization.
3. CLI & PowerShell Integration
- Command-line tools are being aligned with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) practices.
- Will include service principal and managed identity support, plus a cloud shell experience in PPAC.
4. Model Context Protocol (MCP) Support
- MCP enables deeper AI integration and automation.
- Initial MCP support is being rolled out in CLI for list/get operations.
- Future integration in Power Platform for Admins V2 connector within Copilot Studio will allow AI-driven management workflows across environments.
This evolution empowers developers, admins, and makers to manage Power Platform with greater intelligence, automation, and security—creating a control plane that is both human- and AI-understandable. Microsoft invites the community to participate, share feedback, and stay up to date through the Power Platform Community and SDK/API release notes.
