How do I install azure-compute?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills --skill azure-compute` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does azure-compute support?

azure-compute works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is azure-compute free to use?

Yes. azure-compute is free to install and use. It is available from the open Skills registry published by microsoft.

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azure-compute▌

Name: azure-compute
Availability: InStock
Author: microsoft

microsoft/azure-skills · updated Apr 8, 2026

$npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills --skill azure-compute

summary

Recommend Azure VM sizes, scale sets, and configurations based on workload requirements and budget.

›Analyzes workload type, performance needs, scaling requirements, and cost to suggest 2–3 VM or VMSS options with trade-offs
›Verifies recommendations against live Microsoft documentation; falls back to reference files if fetch fails
›Queries the unauthenticated Azure Retail Prices API for current pricing without requiring an Azure subscription
›Guides VM vs VMSS decision through a deci

skill.md

Azure Compute Skill

Routes Azure VM requests to the appropriate workflow based on user intent.

When to Use This Skill

Activate this skill when the user:

Asks about Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) or VM Scale Sets (VMSS)
Asks about choosing a VM, VM sizing, pricing, or cost estimates
Needs a workload-based recommendation for scenarios like database, GPU, deep learning, HPC, web tier, or dev/test
Mentions VM families, autoscale, load balancing, or Flexible versus Uniform orchestration
Wants to troubleshoot Azure VM connectivity issues such as unreachable VMs, RDP/SSH failures, black screens, NSG/firewall issues, or credential resets
Uses prompts like "Help me choose a VM"

Routing

User intent?
├─ Recommend / choose / compare / price a VM or VMSS
│  └─ Route to [VM Recommender](workflows/vm-recommender/vm-recommender.md)
│
├─ Can't connect / RDP / SSH / troubleshoot a VM
│  └─ Route to [VM Troubleshooter](workflows/vm-troubleshooter/vm-troubleshooter.md)
│
└─ Unclear
   └─ Ask: "Are you looking for a VM recommendation, or troubleshooting a connectivity issue?"

Signal	Workflow
"recommend VM", "which VM", "VM size", "VM pricing", "VMSS", "scale set"	VM Recommender
"can't connect", "RDP", "SSH", "NSG blocking", "reset password", "black screen"	VM Troubleshooter

Workflows

Workflow	Purpose	References
VM Recommender	Recommend VM sizes, VMSS, pricing using public APIs/docs	vm-families, retail-prices-api, vmss-guide
VM Troubleshooter	Diagnose and resolve VM connectivity failures (RDP/SSH)	cannot-connect-to-vm