azure-backup
Expert knowledge for Azure Backup development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when protecting Azure VMs, SQL/SAP HANA, AKS, Files/Blobs, or automating Azure Backup via CLI/PowerShell/REST, and other Azure Backup related development tasks. Not for Azure Site Recovery (use azure-site-recovery), Azure Virtual Machines (use azure-virtual-machines), Azure Virtual Network (use azure-virtual-network).
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-backup --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
What it does
The skill provides expert guidance for Azure Backup, covering troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It is intended to be used when protecting Azure VMs, SQL/SAP HANA, AKS, Files/Blobs, or automating Azure Backup via CLI/PowerShell/REST, and other related development tasks.
How it works
The agent is instructed to use a Category Index to locate relevant sections within the provided documentation. For categories with line ranges, the agent should read specific lines using read_file with the given range. For categories with file links, the agent should read the linked reference file. It requires network access to fetch content via mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch (preferred) or fetch_webpage (fallback). If the metadata timestamp is older than 3 months, the agent should suggest pulling the latest version. It also advises installing the mcp_microsoftdocs tool if unavailable. The skill organizes content into categories such as Troubleshooting, Best Practices, Decision Making, Architecture & Design Patterns, Limits & Quotas, Security, Configuration, Integrations & Coding Patterns, and Deployment, with specific guidance links for each topic.
When to use it
Use when protecting Azure VMs, SQL/SAP HANA, AKS, Files/Blobs, or automating Azure Backup via CLI/PowerShell/REST, and other Azure Backup related development tasks. The skill notes that it is not for Azure Site Recovery, Azure Virtual Machines, or Azure Virtual Network.
What it can touch
This skill requires network access and utilizes the mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage tools to retrieve documentation.
Caveats
License is CC-BY-4.0. Declares reliance on remote documentation and specifies that the agent should fetch up-to-date content and use the preferred fetch tool when available. No further limitations are stated within this summary.
# Azure Backup Skill This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Backup. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities. ## How to Use This Skill > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: Use the **Category Index** below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., `L35-L120`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md) This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content: - **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown. - **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` wit
- How to Use This Skill
- Category Index
- Troubleshooting
- Best Practices
- Decision Making
- Architecture & Design Patterns
- Limits & Quotas
- Security
- Configuration
- Integrations & Coding Patterns
- Deployment
What does the azure-backup skill do?
Expert knowledge for Azure Backup development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when protecting Azure VMs, SQL/SAP HANA, AKS, Files/Blobs, or automating Azure Backup via CLI/PowerShell/REST, and other Azure Backup related development tasks. Not for Azure Site Recovery (use azure-site-recovery), Azure Virtual Machines (use azure-virtual-machines), Azure Virtual Network (use azure-virtual-network).
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-backup --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 MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills, a repository with 682 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.