azure-enterprise-infra-planner▌
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Activate this skill when user wants to:
Azure Enterprise Infra Planner
When to Use This Skill
Activate this skill when user wants to:
- Plan enterprise Azure infrastructure from a workload or architecture description
- Architect a landing zone, hub-spoke network, or multi-region topology
- Design networking infrastructure: VNets, subnets, firewalls, private endpoints, VPN gateways
- Plan identity, RBAC, and compliance-driven infrastructure
- Generate Bicep or Terraform for subscription-scope or multi-resource-group deployments
- Plan disaster recovery, failover, or cross-region high-availability topologies
Quick Reference
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| MCP tools | get_azure_bestpractices_get, wellarchitectedframework_serviceguide_get, microsoft_docs_fetch, microsoft_docs_search, bicepschema_get |
| CLI commands | az deployment group create, az bicep build, az resource list, terraform init, terraform plan, terraform validate, terraform apply |
| Output schema | plan-schema.md |
| Key references | research.md, resources/, waf-checklist.md, constraints/ |
Workflow
Read workflow.md for detailed step-by-step instructions, including MCP tool usage, CLI commands, and decision points. Follow the phases in order, ensuring all key gates are passed before proceeding to the next phase.
| Phase | Action | Key Gate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research — WAF Tools | All MCP tool calls complete |
| 2 | Research — Refine & Lookup | Resource list approved by user |
| 3 | Plan Generation | Plan JSON written to disk |
| 4 | Verification | All checks pass, user approves |
| 5 | IaC Generation | meta.status = approved |
| 6 | Deployment | User confirms destructive actions |
MCP Tools
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
get_azure_bestpractices_get |
Azure best practices for code generation, operations, and deployment |
wellarchitectedframework_serviceguide_get |
WAF service guide for a specific Azure service |
microsoft_docs_search |
Search Microsoft Learn for relevant documentation chunks |
microsoft_docs_fetch |
Fetch full content of a Microsoft Learn page by URL |
bicepschema_get |
Bicep schema definition for any Azure resource type (latest API version) |
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| MCP tool error or not available | Tool call timeout, connection error, or tool doesn't exist | Retry once; fall back to reference files and notify user if unresolved |
| Plan approval missing | meta.status is not approved |
Stop and prompt user for approval before IaC generation or deployment |
| IaC validation failure | az bicep build or terraform validate returns errors |
Fix the generated code and re-validate; notify user if unresolved |
| Pairing constraint violation | Incompatible SKU or resource combination | Fix in plan before proceeding to IaC generation |
| Infra plan or IaC files not found | Files written to wrong location or not created | Verify files exist at <project-root>/.azure/ and <project-root>/infra/; if missing, re-create the files by following workflow.md exactly |
How to use azure-enterprise-infra-planner on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
- ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with
node --version) - ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add azure-enterprise-infra-planner
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches azure-enterprise-infra-planner from GitHub repository microsoft/azure-skills and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate azure-enterprise-infra-planner. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /azure-enterprise-infra-planner) or your agent's skill management interface.
Security & Verification Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.
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Use Cases▌
Task Automation & Efficiency
Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example
Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications
Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks
Knowledge Enhancement
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example
Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Quality Improvement
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example
Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
- ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
- ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs
Time Estimate
15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install skill using provided installation command
- 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
- 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
- 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
- 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
- ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
- ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
- ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Start with clear, specific prompts
- +Provide relevant context and constraints
- +Review and refine all outputs before using
- +Iterate to improve output quality
- +Document successful prompt patterns
✗ Don't
- −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
- −Don't skip validation of outputs
- −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
- −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Be specific about desired format and style
- ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
- ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
- ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
Learning Path▌
- 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
- 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
- 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
- 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation
Discussion
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Ratings
4.8★★★★★57 reviews- ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Dec 24, 2024
azure-enterprise-infra-planner fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Ama Gill· Dec 24, 2024
azure-enterprise-infra-planner fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Zaid Yang· Dec 20, 2024
I recommend azure-enterprise-infra-planner for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Noah Verma· Dec 12, 2024
azure-enterprise-infra-planner is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Hana Li· Dec 12, 2024
We added azure-enterprise-infra-planner from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- ★★★★★Yash Thakker· Nov 15, 2024
Registry listing for azure-enterprise-infra-planner matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★Kwame Haddad· Nov 15, 2024
Registry listing for azure-enterprise-infra-planner matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★Meera Mehta· Nov 11, 2024
Keeps context tight: azure-enterprise-infra-planner is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Noah Ramirez· Nov 3, 2024
Useful defaults in azure-enterprise-infra-planner — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Lucas Kim· Nov 3, 2024
azure-enterprise-infra-planner has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
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