Azure Managed Applications Skill
This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Managed Applications. Covers limits & quotas, security, configuration, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
Best use case
Azure Managed Applications Skill is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Managed Applications. Covers limits & quotas, security, configuration, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
Teams using Azure Managed Applications Skill 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
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/azure-managed-applications/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How Azure Managed Applications Skill Compares
| Feature / Agent | Azure Managed Applications Skill | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Managed Applications. Covers limits & quotas, security, configuration, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
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 Managed Applications Skill This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Managed Applications. Covers limits & quotas, security, configuration, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities. ## How to Use This Skill > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: Use the **Category Index** below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., `L35-L120`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md) This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content: - **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown. - **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown`. Returns Markdown. ## Category Index | Category | Lines | Description | |----------|-------|-------------| | Limits & Quotas | L32-L37 | Guidance on storage-related limits: using StorageAccountSelector with naming rules and configuring external storage for large managed application definition packages. | | Security | L38-L49 | Security and access control for managed apps: JIT access, Azure Policy associations, managed identities (incl. cross-tenant), Key Vault/CMK use, and avoiding hardcoded credentials. | | Configuration | L50-L94 | Designing and configuring managed application UI and deployment: createUiDefinition.json, UI elements, functions, parameters, networking, policies, webhooks, and template/view references. | | Deployment | L95-L99 | Creating and publishing Azure Managed Application definitions using Bicep and deploying them into an internal service catalog for reuse. | ### Limits & Quotas | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Use StorageAccountSelector UI element and name constraints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-storage-storageaccountselector | | Use custom storage for large managed app definitions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/publish-service-catalog-bring-your-own-storage | ### Security | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Approve publisher just-in-time access to managed apps | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/approve-just-in-time-access | | Use Azure Policy to associate managed applications | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/concepts-built-in-policy | | Configure delegatedManagedIdentityResourceId for cross-tenant apps | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/concepts-delegated-managed-identity-resource-id | | Deploy storage with customer-managed keys in managed apps | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/create-storage-customer-managed-key | | Comply with hardcoded credential restrictions in templates | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/hardcoded-credentials-restrictions | | Grant Key Vault access for managed app deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/key-vault-access | | Configure managed identity for Azure managed applications | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/publish-managed-identity | | Request just-in-time access to managed resources | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/request-just-in-time-access | ### Configuration | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure artifactsLocation parameters for managed apps | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/artifacts-location | | Use collection functions in UI definitions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/create-ui-definition-collection-functions | | Use conversion functions in UI definitions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/create-ui-definition-conversion-functions | | Use date functions in UI definitions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/create-ui-definition-date-functions | | Use logical functions in UI definitions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/create-ui-definition-logical-functions | | Use math functions in UI definitions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/create-ui-definition-math-functions | | Use referencing functions in UI definitions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/create-ui-definition-referencing-functions | | Use string functions in UI definitions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/create-ui-definition-string-functions | | Configure elements in createUiDefinition.json | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/create-uidefinition-elements | | Use functions in createUiDefinition.json | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/create-uidefinition-functions | | Author createUiDefinition.json for managed apps | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/create-uidefinition-overview | | Configure managed apps to use existing virtual networks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/existing-vnet-integration | | Configure Microsoft.Common.CheckBox UI element | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-common-checkbox | | Configure Microsoft.Common.DropDown UI element | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-common-dropdown | | Configure Microsoft.Common.EditableGrid UI element | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-common-editablegrid | | Configure Microsoft.Common.FileUpload UI element | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-common-fileupload | | Configure Microsoft.Common.InfoBox UI element in ARM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-common-infobox | | Configure Microsoft.Common.OptionsGroup UI element in ARM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-common-optionsgroup | | Configure Microsoft.Common.PasswordBox UI element in ARM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-common-passwordbox | | Configure Microsoft.Common.Section UI element in ARM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-common-section | | Configure ServicePrincipalSelector UI element in ARM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-common-serviceprincipalselector | | Configure Microsoft.Common.Slider UI element in ARM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-common-slider | | Configure TagsByResource UI element for ARM deployments | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-common-tagsbyresource | | Configure Microsoft.Common.TextBlock UI element in ARM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-common-textblock | | Configure Microsoft.Common.TextBox UI element in ARM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-common-textbox | | Configure Microsoft.Compute.CredentialsCombo UI element | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-compute-credentialscombo | | Configure Microsoft.Compute.SizeSelector UI element for VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-compute-sizeselector | | Configure Microsoft.Compute.UserNameTextBox UI element | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-compute-usernametextbox | | Configure KeyVaultCertificateSelector UI element in ARM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-keyvault-keyvaultcertificateselector | | Configure ManagedIdentity IdentitySelector UI element | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-managedidentity-identityselector | | Configure PublicIpAddressCombo UI element in ARM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-network-publicipaddresscombo | | Configure VirtualNetworkCombo UI element in ARM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-network-virtualnetworkcombo | | Configure ArmApiControl UI element for ARM API calls | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-solutions-armapicontrol | | Configure ResourceSelector UI element for existing resources | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-solutions-resourceselector | | Configure MultiStorageAccountCombo UI element in ARM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-storage-multistorageaccountcombo | | Configure StorageBlobSelector UI element in ARM | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/microsoft-storage-storageblobselector | | Reference built-in Azure Policy definitions for Managed Apps | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/policy-reference | | Configure webhook notifications for managed applications | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/publish-notifications | | Reference schema for createUiDefinition artifact | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/reference-createuidefinition-artifact | | Reference mainTemplate.json for managed applications | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/reference-main-template-artifact | | Reference viewDefinition.json for managed applications | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/reference-view-definition-artifact | ### Deployment | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Deploy managed app definitions with Bicep | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/publish-bicep-definition | | Publish Azure Managed Application to service catalog | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/managed-applications/publish-service-catalog-app |
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