azure-skills
Official plugin for Azure scenarios, providing Azure skills and MCP server configuration.
- Type
- MCP
- Transport
- stdio
- Open source
- Yes
- GitHub Stars
- ★ 1.2k
- Source
- mcp-github
- Repository
- github.com/microsoft/azure-skills
Overview
The Azure Skills plugin provides Azure expertise and MCP support for compatible coding agents. It includes curated Azure skills, an Azure MCP server, and Foundry MCP, enabling agents to handle real-world Azure tasks such as building, deploying, troubleshooting, optimizing architecture, and managing costs. The plugin delivers three layers of capability through a single installation: Azure skills (decision trees and workflows), Azure MCP server (200+ tools), and Foundry MCP (Microsoft Foundry scenarios). Ideal for developers who need to perform actual work on Azure.
Capabilities
- ▪Build, deploy, and upgrade Azure applications
- ▪Troubleshoot, monitor, and govern resources
- ▪Optimize architecture and costs
- ▪Work across data, AI, identity, and platform services
- ▪200+ structured tools covering 40+ Azure services
- ▪Support for multi-host environments
Use cases
Setup
Install using APM: `apm install microsoft/azure-skills`; or add and install the plugin via GitHub Copilot CLI: `/plugin marketplace add microsoft/azure-skills` and `/plugin install azure@azure-skills`.
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FAQ
Who is this plugin for?
Developers who need to perform actual work on Azure.
How do I install this plugin?
You can install it using APM or add and install the plugin via GitHub Copilot CLI.
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