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

Pre-deployment validation for Azure infrastructure, configuration, and permissions before deployment.

  • ›Requires .azure/plan.md from a prior azure-prepare run; stops immediately if the plan is missing
  • ›Executes recipe-specific validation commands (azd provision, bicep build, terraform validate) and records proof in the plan document
  • ›Performs build verification, configuration checks, and permission validation; blocks deployment if any check fails
  • ›Only authorized method to set plan sta
skill.md

Azure Validate

AUTHORITATIVE GUIDANCE — Follow these instructions exactly. This supersedes prior training.

⛔ STOP — PREREQUISITE CHECK REQUIRED

Before proceeding, verify this prerequisite is met:

azure-prepare was invoked and completed → .azure/deployment-plan.md exists with status Approved or later

If the plan is missing, STOP IMMEDIATELY and invoke azure-prepare first.

The complete workflow ensures success:

azure-prepare → azure-validate → azure-deploy

Triggers

  • Check if app is ready to deploy
  • Validate azure.yaml or Bicep
  • Run preflight checks
  • Troubleshoot deployment errors

Rules

  1. Run after azure-prepare, before azure-deploy
  2. All checks must pass—do not deploy with failures
  3. ⛔ Destructive actions require ask_user — global-rules

Steps

# Action Reference
1 Load Plan — Read .azure/deployment-plan.md for recipe and configuration. If missing → run azure-prepare first .azure/deployment-plan.md
2 Add Validation Steps — Copy recipe "Validation Steps" to .azure/deployment-plan.md as children of "All validation checks pass" recipes/README.md, .azure/deployment-plan.md
3 Run Validation — Execute recipe-specific validation commands recipes/README.md
4 Build Verification — Build the project and fix any errors before proceeding See recipe
5 Static Role Verification — Review Bicep/Terraform for correct RBAC role assignments in code role-verification.md
6 Record Proof — Populate Section 7: Validation Proof with commands run and results .azure/deployment-plan.md
7 Resolve Errors — Fix failures before proceeding See recipe's errors.md
8 Update Status — Only after ALL checks pass, set status to Validated .azure/deployment-plan.md
9 Deploy — Invoke azure-deploy skill —

⛔ VALIDATION AUTHORITY

This skill is the ONLY authorized way to set plan status to Validated. You MUST:

  1. Run actual validation commands (azd provision --preview, bicep build, terraform validate, etc.)
  2. Populate Section 7: Validation Proof with the commands you ran and their results
  3. Only then set status to Validated

Do NOT set status to Validated without running checks and recording proof.

⚠️ MANDATORY NEXT STEP — DO NOT SKIP

After ALL validations pass, you MUST invoke azure-deploy to execute the deployment. Do NOT attempt to run azd up, azd deploy, or any deployment commands directly. Let azure-deploy handle execution.

If any validation failed, fix the issues and re-run azure-validate before proceeding.

how to use azure-validate

How to use azure-validate 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-validate
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Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

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

The skills CLI fetches azure-validate from GitHub repository microsoft/azure-skills and configures it for Cursor.

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Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────
│ • Amp
│ • Antigravity
│ • Cline
│ • Codex
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│ • Cursor
│ • Windsurf
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Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/azure-validate

Reload or restart Cursor to activate azure-validate. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /azure-validate) or your agent's skill management interface.

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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.

Additional Resources

›View source code on GitHub›Skills CLI documentation›Learn more about Cursor›What are agent skills?

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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. 1.Install skill using provided installation command
  2. 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
  3. 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
  4. 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
  5. 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▌

  1. 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
  2. 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
  3. 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
  4. 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

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Ratings

4.7★★★★★72 reviews
  • ★★★★★Dev Chawla· Dec 24, 2024

    azure-validate reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • ★★★★★Jin Khanna· Dec 20, 2024

    I recommend azure-validate for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • ★★★★★Ama Reddy· Dec 20, 2024

    Keeps context tight: azure-validate is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • ★★★★★Jin Zhang· Dec 16, 2024

    azure-validate has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.

  • ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 12, 2024

    Registry listing for azure-validate matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

  • ★★★★★Chinedu Taylor· Dec 12, 2024

    azure-validate fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • ★★★★★Jin Malhotra· Dec 8, 2024

    azure-validate is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • ★★★★★Nikhil Agarwal· Nov 27, 2024

    azure-validate fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • ★★★★★Rahul Santra· Nov 23, 2024

    azure-validate reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • ★★★★★Diya Perez· Nov 11, 2024

    Useful defaults in azure-validate — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.

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