azure-migrate
Expert knowledge for Azure Migrate development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when configuring Azure Migrate appliances, Arc/AMA, AppCAT/.NET assessments, VMware agentless replication, or Resource Mover, and other Azure Migrate related development tasks. Not for Azure Database Migration service (use azure-database-migration), Azure Site Recovery (use azure-site-recovery), Azure Virtual Machines (use azure-virtual-machines), SQL Server on Azu
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-migrate --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
Gives expert guidance for Azure Migrate development, including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It is intended for tasks such as configuring Azure Migrate appliances, Arc/AMA, AppCAT/.NET assessments, VMware agentless replication, Resource Mover, and other Azure Migrate development work.
How it works
The skill organizes guidance into named categories (Troubleshooting, Best Practices, Decision Making, Architecture & Design Patterns, Limits & Quotas, Security, Configuration, Integrations & Coding Patterns, Deployment). It instructs the agent to use a Category Index to locate relevant sections, reading either specific line ranges or linked reference files via read_file. It relies on network access to fetch documentation using mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage. It provides a set of topic links under each category (e.g., troubleshooting, best practices), directing the agent to Microsoft Learn URLs for detailed content.
When to use it
Use when performing Azure Migrate-related development tasks such as configuring appliances, Arc/AMA, AppCAT/.NET assessments, VMware agentless replication, or Resource Mover. It also specifies not to use for Azure Database Migration, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Virtual Machines, or SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
What it can touch
Requires network access. Uses tools: mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage to retrieve documentation. The skill references read_file for category content and linked files, but does not specify executing external scripts beyond these fetch/read operations.
Caveats
License: CC-BY-4.0. Requires network access to fetch documentation content. The frontmatter notes the compatibility and tools, including that it relies on mcp_microsoftdocs fetch tooling; no guarantees of offline availability are stated.
# Azure Migrate Skill This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Migrate. 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` w
- 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-migrate skill do?
Expert knowledge for Azure Migrate development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when configuring Azure Migrate appliances, Arc/AMA, AppCAT/.NET assessments, VMware agentless replication, or Resource Mover, and other Azure Migrate related development tasks. Not for Azure Database Migration service (use azure-database-migration), Azure Site Recovery (use azure-site-recovery), Azure Virtual Machines (use azure-virtual-machines), SQL Server on Azu
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-migrate --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.