az-cli
Use the Azure CLI (`az`) to manage Azure resources from the command line. Trigger this skill whenever the user asks to create, configure, manage, deploy, or interact with any Azure resource — even if they don't explicitly mention "az cli". Also trigger when the user asks about Azure CLI commands, syntax, or wants to know how to do something in Azure from the terminal.
npx skills add Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents --skill az-cli --agent copilot
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for claude-code, codex, cursor.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
What it does
Help users accomplish Azure tasks by identifying the right az commands, gathering required parameters, and executing them.
How it works
- Identify the command — find the right
azsubcommand from the reference docs. If the task spans multiple commands, plan the sequence. - Check for required parameters — read the relevant reference file to understand what the command needs. If the user hasn't provided required values (resource group, name, SKU, location, etc.), ask them before running anything.
- Construct and execute — build the command with the user's parameters and run it. If a command has optional flags that would be useful for the user's scenario, mention them.
- Verify the result — after running a command, check the output for errors. If something fails, diagnose and suggest fixes (common issues: wrong resource group, missing provider registration, quota limits).
When a user asks about Azure CLI syntax or wants to know what commands are available for a service, read the relevant reference file and summarize what's available.
When to use it
Trigger this skill when the user asks to create, configure, manage, deploy, or interact with any Azure resource — even if they don't explicitly mention "az cli". Also trigger when the user asks about Azure CLI commands, syntax, or wants to know how to do something in Azure from the terminal.
What it can touch
The skill constructs and executes az commands and checks their outputs. It references the available command groups as listed in the workflow and uses the user's provided parameters.
Caveats
Requires az-cli installed and configured with az login.
# Az CLI Help users accomplish Azure tasks by identifying the right `az` commands, gathering required parameters, and executing them. ## Workflow When a user asks to do something with Azure: 1. **Identify the command** — find the right `az` subcommand from the reference docs below. If the task spans multiple commands, plan the sequence. 2. **Check for required parameters** — read the relevant reference file to understand what the command needs. If the user hasn't provided required values (resource group, name, SKU, location, etc.), ask them before running anything. 3. **Construct and execute** — build the command with the user's parameters and run it. If a command has optional flags that would be useful for the user's scenario, mention them. 4. **Verify the result** — after running a command, check the output for errors. If something fails, diagnose and suggest fixes (common issues: wrong resource group, missing provider registration, quota limits). When a user asks about Azure CLI syntax or wants to know what commands are available for a service, read the relevant reference file and summarize what's available. ## Command Groups ### Compute | Command | Description | Status | Refere
- Workflow
- Command Groups
- Compute
- Networking
- Storage
- Databases
- Containers & Registries
- Identity & Security
- Management & Governance
- Monitoring & Analytics
- DevOps & Integration
- AI & ML
- IoT & Edge
- Migration & Hybrid
What does the az-cli skill do?
Use the Azure CLI (`az`) to manage Azure resources from the command line. Trigger this skill whenever the user asks to create, configure, manage, deploy, or interact with any Azure resource — even if they don't explicitly mention "az cli". Also trigger when the user asks about Azure CLI commands, syntax, or wants to know how to do something in Azure from the terminal.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents --skill az-cli --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents, a repository with 554 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.