azure-maps
Expert knowledge for Azure Maps development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, and integrations & coding patterns. Use when using web/REST/Power BI SDKs, geocoding/routing/weather APIs, tiles/rendering, or DEM/cuOpt routing, and other Azure Maps related development tasks. Not for Azure AI Search (use azure-cognitive-search), Azure IoT (use azure-iot), Azure IoT Central (use azure-iot-central), Azure IoT Edge (use azure-iot-edge).
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-maps --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
Provides expert guidance for Azure Maps development, covering troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, and integrations & coding patterns. Combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
How it works
The skill instructs the agent to use a Category Index to locate relevant sections, reading specific lines or linked files via read_file as indicated. It requires network access to fetch documentation using mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch (preferred) or fetch_webpage (fallback). It prompts checking metadata timestamp and suggesting updates if older than 3 months. It directs use of various Azure Maps topics and URLs provided in the Category Index to guide actions.
When to use it
Use when working on Azure Maps development tasks, including web/REST/Power BI SDKs, geocoding/routing/weather APIs, tiles/rendering, or DEM/cuOpt routing, and related integrations. Not for Azure AI Search, IoT, or IoT Edge projects.
What it can touch
Requires network access and uses tools: mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage to retrieve documentation.
Caveats
License: CC-BY-4.0. Declares use of network access and documentation fetching tools. No further implicit guarantees of outcomes; relies on retrieved external documentation.
# Azure Maps Skill This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Maps. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, and integrations & coding patterns. 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` with query string `
- How to Use This Skill
- Category Index
- Troubleshooting
- Best Practices
- Decision Making
- Architecture & Design Patterns
- Limits & Quotas
- Security
- Configuration
- Integrations & Coding Patterns
What does the azure-maps skill do?
Expert knowledge for Azure Maps development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, and integrations & coding patterns. Use when using web/REST/Power BI SDKs, geocoding/routing/weather APIs, tiles/rendering, or DEM/cuOpt routing, and other Azure Maps related development tasks. Not for Azure AI Search (use azure-cognitive-search), Azure IoT (use azure-iot), Azure IoT Central (use azure-iot-central), Azure IoT Edge (use azure-iot-edge).
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-maps --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.