Query metrics, logs, and traces across Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
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Access metrics, KQL log queries, and distributed tracing through MCP tools or Azure CLI commands
Supports Application Insights for APM and performance analysis, Log Analytics for custom KQL queries, and Azure Monitor for infrastructure metrics
Includes common KQL query patterns for errors, request performance, and resource usage monitoring
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Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
node --versionazure-observabilityExecute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches azure-observability from microsoft/azure-skills and configures it for Cursor.
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate azure-observability. Access via /azure-observability in your agent's command palette.
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.
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| Service | Use When | MCP Tools | CLI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Monitor | Metrics, alerts, dashboards | azure__monitor |
az monitor |
| Application Insights | APM, distributed tracing | azure__applicationinsights |
az monitor app-insights |
| Log Analytics | Log queries, KQL | azure__kusto |
az monitor log-analytics |
| Alerts | Notifications, actions | - | az monitor alert |
| Workbooks | Interactive reports | azure__workbooks |
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When Azure MCP is enabled:
azure__monitor with command monitor_metrics_query - Query metricsazure__monitor with command monitor_logs_query - Query logs with KQLazure__applicationinsights with command applicationinsights_component_list - List App Insights resourcesazure__kusto with command kusto_cluster_list - List clustersazure__kusto with command kusto_query - Execute KQL queriesIf Azure MCP is not enabled: Run /azure:setup or enable via /mcp.
# List Log Analytics workspaces
az monitor log-analytics workspace list --output table
# Query logs with KQL
az monitor log-analytics query \
--workspace WORKSPACE_ID \
--analytics-query "AzureActivity | take 10"
# List Application Insights
az monitor app-insights component list --output table
# List alerts
az monitor alert list --output table
# Query metrics
az monitor metrics list \
--resource RESOURCE_ID \
--metric "Percentage CPU"
// Recent errors
AppExceptions
| where TimeGenerated > ago(1h)
| project TimeGenerated, Message, StackTrace
| order by TimeGenerated desc
// Request performance
AppRequests
| where TimeGenerated > ago(1h)
| summarize avg(DurationMs), count() by Name
| order by avg_DurationMs desc
// Resource usage
AzureMetrics
| where TimeGenerated > ago(1h)
| where MetricName == "Percentage CPU"
| summarize avg(Average) by Resource
| What to Monitor | Service | Metric/Log |
|---|---|---|
| Application errors | App Insights | Exceptions, failed requests |
| Performance | App Insights | Response time, dependencies |
| Infrastructure | Azure Monitor | CPU, memory, disk |
| Security | Log Analytics | Sign-ins, audit logs |
| Costs | Cost Management | Budget alerts |
For programmatic access to monitoring services, see the condensed SDK guides:
For deep documentation on specific services:
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I recommend azure-observability for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
azure-observability is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
Useful defaults in azure-observability — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
I recommend azure-observability for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
Keeps context tight: azure-observability is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
Useful defaults in azure-observability — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: azure-observability is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
azure-observability has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
We added azure-observability from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
azure-observability reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
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