azure-communication-common-java

Azure Communication Services common utilities for Java. Use when working with CommunicationTokenCredential, user identifiers, token refresh, or shared authentication across ACS services.

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azure-communication-common-java is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Azure Communication Services common utilities for Java. Use when working with CommunicationTokenCredential, user identifiers, token refresh, or shared authentication across ACS services.

Teams using azure-communication-common-java should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

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$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/azure-communication-common-java/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/christophacham/agent-skills-library/main/skills/devops/azure-communication-common-java/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/azure-communication-common-java/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How azure-communication-common-java Compares

Feature / Agentazure-communication-common-javaStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Azure Communication Services common utilities for Java. Use when working with CommunicationTokenCredential, user identifiers, token refresh, or shared authentication across ACS services.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Azure Communication Common (Java)

Shared authentication utilities and data structures for Azure Communication Services.

## Installation

```xml
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.azure</groupId>
    <artifactId>azure-communication-common</artifactId>
    <version>1.4.0</version>
</dependency>
```

## Key Concepts

| Class | Purpose |
|-------|---------|
| `CommunicationTokenCredential` | Authenticate users with ACS services |
| `CommunicationTokenRefreshOptions` | Configure automatic token refresh |
| `CommunicationUserIdentifier` | Identify ACS users |
| `PhoneNumberIdentifier` | Identify PSTN phone numbers |
| `MicrosoftTeamsUserIdentifier` | Identify Teams users |
| `UnknownIdentifier` | Generic identifier for unknown types |

## CommunicationTokenCredential

### Static Token (Short-lived Clients)

```java
import com.azure.communication.common.CommunicationTokenCredential;

// Simple static token - no refresh
String userToken = "<user-access-token>";
CommunicationTokenCredential credential = new CommunicationTokenCredential(userToken);

// Use with Chat, Calling, etc.
ChatClient chatClient = new ChatClientBuilder()
    .endpoint("https://<resource>.communication.azure.com")
    .credential(credential)
    .buildClient();
```

### Proactive Token Refresh (Long-lived Clients)

```java
import com.azure.communication.common.CommunicationTokenRefreshOptions;
import java.util.concurrent.Callable;

// Token refresher callback - called when token is about to expire
Callable<String> tokenRefresher = () -> {
    // Call your server to get a fresh token
    return fetchNewTokenFromServer();
};

// With proactive refresh
CommunicationTokenRefreshOptions refreshOptions = new CommunicationTokenRefreshOptions(tokenRefresher)
    .setRefreshProactively(true)      // Refresh before expiry
    .setInitialToken(currentToken);    // Optional initial token

CommunicationTokenCredential credential = new CommunicationTokenCredential(refreshOptions);
```

### Async Token Refresh

```java
import java.util.concurrent.CompletableFuture;

// Async token fetcher
Callable<String> asyncRefresher = () -> {
    CompletableFuture<String> future = fetchTokenAsync();
    return future.get();  // Block until token is available
};

CommunicationTokenRefreshOptions options = new CommunicationTokenRefreshOptions(asyncRefresher)
    .setRefreshProactively(true);

CommunicationTokenCredential credential = new CommunicationTokenCredential(options);
```

## Entra ID (Azure AD) Authentication

```java
import com.azure.identity.InteractiveBrowserCredentialBuilder;
import com.azure.communication.common.EntraCommunicationTokenCredentialOptions;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.List;

// For Teams Phone Extensibility
InteractiveBrowserCredential entraCredential = new InteractiveBrowserCredentialBuilder()
    .clientId("<your-client-id>")
    .tenantId("<your-tenant-id>")
    .redirectUrl("<your-redirect-uri>")
    .build();

String resourceEndpoint = "https://<resource>.communication.azure.com";
List<String> scopes = Arrays.asList(
    "https://auth.msft.communication.azure.com/TeamsExtension.ManageCalls"
);

EntraCommunicationTokenCredentialOptions entraOptions = 
    new EntraCommunicationTokenCredentialOptions(entraCredential, resourceEndpoint)
        .setScopes(scopes);

CommunicationTokenCredential credential = new CommunicationTokenCredential(entraOptions);
```

## Communication Identifiers

### CommunicationUserIdentifier

```java
import com.azure.communication.common.CommunicationUserIdentifier;

// Create identifier for ACS user
CommunicationUserIdentifier user = new CommunicationUserIdentifier("8:acs:resource-id_user-id");

// Get raw ID
String rawId = user.getId();
```

### PhoneNumberIdentifier

```java
import com.azure.communication.common.PhoneNumberIdentifier;

// E.164 format phone number
PhoneNumberIdentifier phone = new PhoneNumberIdentifier("+14255551234");

String phoneNumber = phone.getPhoneNumber();  // "+14255551234"
String rawId = phone.getRawId();              // "4:+14255551234"
```

### MicrosoftTeamsUserIdentifier

```java
import com.azure.communication.common.MicrosoftTeamsUserIdentifier;

// Teams user identifier
MicrosoftTeamsUserIdentifier teamsUser = new MicrosoftTeamsUserIdentifier("<teams-user-id>")
    .setCloudEnvironment(CommunicationCloudEnvironment.PUBLIC);

// For anonymous Teams users
MicrosoftTeamsUserIdentifier anonymousTeamsUser = new MicrosoftTeamsUserIdentifier("<teams-user-id>")
    .setAnonymous(true);
```

### UnknownIdentifier

```java
import com.azure.communication.common.UnknownIdentifier;

// For identifiers of unknown type
UnknownIdentifier unknown = new UnknownIdentifier("some-raw-id");
```

## Identifier Parsing

```java
import com.azure.communication.common.CommunicationIdentifier;
import com.azure.communication.common.CommunicationIdentifierModel;

// Parse raw ID to appropriate type
public CommunicationIdentifier parseIdentifier(String rawId) {
    if (rawId.startsWith("8:acs:")) {
        return new CommunicationUserIdentifier(rawId);
    } else if (rawId.startsWith("4:")) {
        String phone = rawId.substring(2);
        return new PhoneNumberIdentifier(phone);
    } else if (rawId.startsWith("8:orgid:")) {
        String teamsId = rawId.substring(8);
        return new MicrosoftTeamsUserIdentifier(teamsId);
    } else {
        return new UnknownIdentifier(rawId);
    }
}
```

## Type Checking Identifiers

```java
import com.azure.communication.common.CommunicationIdentifier;

public void processIdentifier(CommunicationIdentifier identifier) {
    if (identifier instanceof CommunicationUserIdentifier) {
        CommunicationUserIdentifier user = (CommunicationUserIdentifier) identifier;
        System.out.println("ACS User: " + user.getId());
        
    } else if (identifier instanceof PhoneNumberIdentifier) {
        PhoneNumberIdentifier phone = (PhoneNumberIdentifier) identifier;
        System.out.println("Phone: " + phone.getPhoneNumber());
        
    } else if (identifier instanceof MicrosoftTeamsUserIdentifier) {
        MicrosoftTeamsUserIdentifier teams = (MicrosoftTeamsUserIdentifier) identifier;
        System.out.println("Teams User: " + teams.getUserId());
        System.out.println("Anonymous: " + teams.isAnonymous());
        
    } else if (identifier instanceof UnknownIdentifier) {
        UnknownIdentifier unknown = (UnknownIdentifier) identifier;
        System.out.println("Unknown: " + unknown.getId());
    }
}
```

## Token Access

```java
import com.azure.core.credential.AccessToken;

// Get current token (for debugging/logging - don't expose!)
CommunicationTokenCredential credential = new CommunicationTokenCredential(token);

// Sync access
AccessToken accessToken = credential.getToken();
System.out.println("Token expires: " + accessToken.getExpiresAt());

// Async access
credential.getTokenAsync()
    .subscribe(token -> {
        System.out.println("Token: " + token.getToken().substring(0, 20) + "...");
        System.out.println("Expires: " + token.getExpiresAt());
    });
```

## Dispose Credential

```java
// Clean up when done
credential.close();

// Or use try-with-resources
try (CommunicationTokenCredential cred = new CommunicationTokenCredential(options)) {
    // Use credential
    chatClient.doSomething();
}
```

## Cloud Environments

```java
import com.azure.communication.common.CommunicationCloudEnvironment;

// Available environments
CommunicationCloudEnvironment publicCloud = CommunicationCloudEnvironment.PUBLIC;
CommunicationCloudEnvironment govCloud = CommunicationCloudEnvironment.GCCH;
CommunicationCloudEnvironment dodCloud = CommunicationCloudEnvironment.DOD;

// Set on Teams identifier
MicrosoftTeamsUserIdentifier teamsUser = new MicrosoftTeamsUserIdentifier("<user-id>")
    .setCloudEnvironment(CommunicationCloudEnvironment.GCCH);
```

## Environment Variables

```bash
AZURE_COMMUNICATION_ENDPOINT=https://<resource>.communication.azure.com
AZURE_COMMUNICATION_USER_TOKEN=<user-access-token>
```

## Best Practices

1. **Proactive Refresh** - Always use `setRefreshProactively(true)` for long-lived clients
2. **Token Security** - Never log or expose full tokens
3. **Close Credentials** - Dispose of credentials when no longer needed
4. **Error Handling** - Handle token refresh failures gracefully
5. **Identifier Types** - Use specific identifier types, not raw strings

## Common Usage Patterns

```java
// Pattern: Create credential for Chat/Calling client
public ChatClient createChatClient(String token, String endpoint) {
    CommunicationTokenRefreshOptions refreshOptions = 
        new CommunicationTokenRefreshOptions(this::refreshToken)
            .setRefreshProactively(true)
            .setInitialToken(token);
    
    CommunicationTokenCredential credential = 
        new CommunicationTokenCredential(refreshOptions);
    
    return new ChatClientBuilder()
        .endpoint(endpoint)
        .credential(credential)
        .buildClient();
}

private String refreshToken() {
    // Call your token endpoint
    return tokenService.getNewToken();
}
```

## Trigger Phrases

- "ACS authentication", "communication token credential"
- "user access token", "token refresh"
- "CommunicationUserIdentifier", "PhoneNumberIdentifier"
- "Azure Communication Services authentication"

## When to Use
This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.

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