azure-compliance▌
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Azure compliance scanning, Key Vault expiration auditing, and resource configuration validation against best practices.
- ›Runs azqr (Azure Quick Review) for comprehensive compliance assessment across subscriptions and resource groups
- ›Monitors Key Vault keys, secrets, and certificates for expiration dates and identifies items without expiration policies
- ›Detects orphaned resources, misconfigured settings, and security posture issues through Resource Graph queries
- ›Classifies findings b
Azure Compliance & Security Auditing
Quick Reference
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Best for | Compliance scans, security audits, Key Vault expiration checks |
| Primary capabilities | Comprehensive Resources Assessment, Key Vault Expiration Monitoring |
| MCP tools | azqr, subscription and resource group listing, Key Vault item inspection |
When to Use This Skill
- Run azqr or Azure Quick Review for compliance assessment
- Validate Azure resource configuration against best practices
- Identify orphaned or misconfigured resources
- Audit Key Vault keys, secrets, and certificates for expiration
Skill Activation Triggers
Activate this skill when user wants to:
- Check Azure compliance or best practices
- Assess Azure resources for configuration issues
- Run azqr or Azure Quick Review
- Identify orphaned or misconfigured resources
- Review Azure security posture
- "Show me expired certificates/keys/secrets in my Key Vault"
- "Check what's expiring in the next 30 days"
- "Audit my Key Vault for compliance"
- "Find secrets without expiration dates"
- "Check certificate expiration dates"
Prerequisites
- Authentication: user is logged in to Azure via
az login - Permissions to read resource configuration and Key Vault metadata
Assessments
| Assessment | Reference |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive Compliance (azqr) | references/azure-quick-review.md |
| Key Vault Expiration | references/azure-keyvault-expiration-audit.md |
| Resource Graph Queries | references/azure-resource-graph.md |
MCP Tools
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
mcp_azure_mcp_extension_azqr |
Run azqr compliance scans |
mcp_azure_mcp_subscription_list |
List available subscriptions |
mcp_azure_mcp_group_list |
List resource groups |
keyvault_key_list |
List all keys in vault |
keyvault_key_get |
Get key details including expiration |
keyvault_secret_list |
List all secrets in vault |
keyvault_secret_get |
Get secret details including expiration |
keyvault_certificate_list |
List all certificates in vault |
keyvault_certificate_get |
Get certificate details including expiration |
Assessment Workflow
- Select scope (subscription or resource group) for Comprehensive Resources Assessment.
- Run azqr and capture output artifacts.
- Analyze Scan Results and summarize findings and recommendations.
- Review Key Vault Expiration Monitoring output for keys, secrets, and certificates.
- Classify issues and propose remediation or fix steps for each finding.
Priority Classification
| Priority | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Critical | Immediate remediation required for high-impact exposure |
| High | Resolve within days to reduce risk |
| Medium | Plan a resolution in the next sprint |
| Low | Track and fix during regular maintenance |
Error Handling
| Error | Message | Remediation |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication required | "Please login" | Run az login and retry |
| Access denied | "Forbidden" | Confirm permissions and fix role assignments |
| Missing resource | "Not found" | Verify subscription and resource group selection |
Best Practices
- Run compliance scans on a regular schedule (weekly or monthly)
- Track findings over time and verify remediation effectiveness
- Separate compliance reporting from remediation execution
- Keep Key Vault expiration policies documented and enforced
SDK Quick References
For programmatic Key Vault access, see the condensed SDK guides:
- Key Vault (Python): Secrets/Keys/Certs
- Secrets: TypeScript | Rust | Java
- Keys: .NET | Java | TypeScript | Rust
- Certificates: Rust
How to use azure-compliance 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-compliance
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches azure-compliance from GitHub repository microsoft/GitHub-Copilot-for-Azure 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-compliance. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /azure-compliance) 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▌
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Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example
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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
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★29 reviews- ★★★★★Sophia Robinson· Dec 12, 2024
Keeps context tight: azure-compliance is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 4, 2024
Keeps context tight: azure-compliance is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Oshnikdeep· Nov 23, 2024
Registry listing for azure-compliance matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★Amelia Haddad· Nov 3, 2024
Registry listing for azure-compliance matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★Sophia Bansal· Oct 22, 2024
azure-compliance reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Oct 14, 2024
azure-compliance reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- ★★★★★Isabella Martinez· Sep 13, 2024
azure-compliance has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Sakshi Patil· Sep 5, 2024
azure-compliance has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Anaya Martinez· Sep 5, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: azure-compliance is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Chaitanya Patil· Aug 24, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: azure-compliance is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
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