azure-artifacts
Expert knowledge for Azure Artifacts development including best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when managing feeds, upstream sources, package publishing/restore, GitHub Actions CI/CD, or npm/NuGet config, and other Azure Artifacts related development tasks. Not for Azure DevOps (use azure-devops), Azure Pipelines (use azure-pipelines), Azure Repos (use azure-repos), Azure Boards (use azure-boards).
Best use case
azure-artifacts is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Expert knowledge for Azure Artifacts development including best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when managing feeds, upstream sources, package publishing/restore, GitHub Actions CI/CD, or npm/NuGet config, and other Azure Artifacts related development tasks. Not for Azure DevOps (use azure-devops), Azure Pipelines (use azure-pipelines), Azure Repos (use azure-repos), Azure Boards (use azure-boards).
Teams using azure-artifacts 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-artifacts/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How azure-artifacts Compares
| Feature / Agent | azure-artifacts | 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?
Expert knowledge for Azure Artifacts development including best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when managing feeds, upstream sources, package publishing/restore, GitHub Actions CI/CD, or npm/NuGet config, and other Azure Artifacts related development tasks. Not for Azure DevOps (use azure-devops), Azure Pipelines (use azure-pipelines), Azure Repos (use azure-repos), Azure Boards (use azure-boards).
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.
Related Guides
SKILL.md Source
# Azure Artifacts Skill This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Artifacts. Covers best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, 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 | |----------|-------|-------------| | Best Practices | L35-L41 | Guidance on Azure Artifacts package management best practices, configuring and using upstream sources, and safely restoring packages from external feeds. | | Decision Making | L42-L48 | Guidance on choosing feed scope and planning migrations of package storage, including moving from file shares or MyGet to Azure Artifacts feeds. | | Limits & Quotas | L49-L56 | Storage quotas, free allocation, and per-package size/count limits in Azure Artifacts, plus how to monitor, manage, and publish packages within those limits. | | Security | L57-L63 | Securing Azure Artifacts feeds: configuring permissions, protecting upstream sources from malicious packages, and using npm audit to find and fix vulnerabilities. | | Configuration | L64-L75 | Configuring Azure Artifacts feeds: views/promotion, retention/deletion, upstream sources, npm/.npmrc and scopes, and .artifactignore for optimizing pipeline artifacts. | | Integrations & Coding Patterns | L76-L118 | How to connect build tools and CLIs (Cargo, Maven, Gradle, npm, NuGet, Python, PowerShell, Universal) to Azure Artifacts feeds, publish/restore packages, and use upstream sources. | | Deployment | L119-L122 | Using GitHub Actions to build and push packages (NuGet, npm, etc.) to Azure Artifacts feeds, including workflow setup, authentication, and CI/CD integration. | ### Best Practices | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Apply Azure Artifacts package management best practices | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/concepts/best-practices?view=azure-devops | | Use Azure Artifacts upstream sources effectively and safely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/concepts/upstream-sources?view=azure-devops | | Restore packages from upstream sources in Azure Artifacts safely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/tutorials/protect-oss-packages-with-upstream-sources?view=azure-devops | ### Decision Making | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Choose between project-scoped and organization-scoped feeds | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/feeds/project-scoped-feeds?view=azure-devops | | Plan migration from file shares to Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/nuget/move-from-fileshares?view=azure-devops | | Migrate NuGet packages from MyGet to Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/tutorials/migrate-packages?view=azure-devops | ### Limits & Quotas | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Monitor and manage Azure Artifacts storage limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/artifact-storage?view=azure-devops | | Publish Universal Packages and understand size limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/quickstarts/universal-packages?view=azure-devops | | Azure Artifacts package size and count limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/reference/limits?view=azure-devops | | Understand Azure Artifacts free storage allocation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/start-using-azure-artifacts?view=azure-devops | ### Security | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Secure Azure Artifacts upstream sources against malicious packages | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/concepts/upstream-behavior?view=azure-devops | | Configure Azure Artifacts feed and pipeline permissions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/feeds/feed-permissions?view=azure-devops | | Use npm audit with Azure Artifacts to address vulnerabilities | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/npm/npm-audit?view=azure-devops | ### Configuration | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure and manage Azure Artifacts feed views and promotion | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/feeds/views?view=azure-devops | | Configure deletion, retention, and recovery for Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/how-to/delete-and-recover-packages?view=azure-devops | | Enable upstream sources on public Azure Artifacts feeds | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/how-to/public-feeds-upstream-sources?view=azure-devops | | Enable and search upstream sources in Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/how-to/search-upstream?view=azure-devops | | Configure upstream sources for Azure Artifacts feeds | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/how-to/set-up-upstream-sources?view=azure-devops | | Configure .npmrc to connect npm to Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/npm/npmrc?view=azure-devops | | Configure npm scopes with Azure Artifacts feeds | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/npm/scopes?view=azure-devops | | Configure .artifactignore to optimize Azure Pipelines artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/reference/artifactignore?view=azure-devops | ### Integrations & Coding Patterns | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Publish Cargo packages from CLI to Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/cargo/cargo-publish?view=azure-devops | | Restore Cargo packages from Azure Artifacts feeds | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/cargo/cargo-restore?view=azure-devops | | Consume Cargo crates from Crates.io via Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/cargo/cargo-upstream-source?view=azure-devops | | Connect Cargo projects to Azure Artifacts feeds | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/cargo/project-setup-cargo?view=azure-devops | | Publish and download Cargo packages with Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/get-started-cargo?view=azure-devops | | Publish and restore Maven packages with Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/get-started-maven?view=azure-devops | | Publish and consume npm packages using Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/get-started-npm?view=azure-devops | | Publish and download NuGet packages with Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/get-started-nuget?view=azure-devops | | Use Google Maven Repository as Azure Artifacts upstream | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/maven/google-maven?view=azure-devops | | Add Gradle Plugins repository as Azure Artifacts upstream | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/maven/gradle-plugins?view=azure-devops | | Configure Maven to restore packages from Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/maven/install?view=azure-devops | | Configure JitPack as an Azure Artifacts upstream source | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/maven/jitpack-upstream?view=azure-devops | | Connect Gradle builds to Azure Artifacts feeds | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/maven/project-setup-gradle?view=azure-devops | | Connect Maven projects to Azure Artifacts feeds | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/maven/project-setup-maven?view=azure-devops | | Publish Maven packages to Azure Artifacts feeds | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/maven/publish-packages-maven?view=azure-devops | | Publish packages with Gradle to Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/maven/publish-with-gradle?view=azure-devops | | Consume Maven Central packages via Azure Artifacts upstream | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/maven/upstream-sources?view=azure-devops | | Publish npm packages from CLI to Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/npm/publish?view=azure-devops | | Restore npm packages from Azure Artifacts via CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/npm/restore-npm-packages?view=azure-devops | | Use npm registry packages through Azure Artifacts upstream | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/npm/upstream-sources?view=azure-devops | | Publish NuGet packages with dotnet CLI to Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/nuget/dotnet-exe?view=azure-devops | | Connect dotnet CLI projects to Azure Artifacts feeds | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/nuget/dotnet-setup?view=azure-devops | | Install NuGet packages from Azure Artifacts in Visual Studio | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/nuget/install-nuget-packages-with-visual-studio?view=azure-devops | | Connect NuGet CLI to Azure Artifacts feeds securely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/nuget/nuget-exe?view=azure-devops | | Publish Azure Artifacts packages to NuGet.org | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/nuget/publish-to-nuget-org?view=azure-devops | | Publish NuGet packages to Azure Artifacts with NuGet CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/nuget/publish?view=azure-devops | | Restore NuGet packages with dotnet CLI from Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/nuget/restore-nuget-packages-dotnet?view=azure-devops | | Restore NuGet packages with NuGet CLI from Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/nuget/restore-nuget-packages-nuget-exe?view=azure-devops | | Consume NuGet Gallery packages via Azure Artifacts upstream | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/nuget/upstream-sources?view=azure-devops | | Connect Python projects to Azure Artifacts feeds | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/python/project-setup-python?view=azure-devops | | Download Universal Packages from Azure Artifacts feeds | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/quickstarts/download-universal-packages?view=azure-devops | | Install Python packages from Azure Artifacts via CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/quickstarts/install-python-packages?view=azure-devops | | Publish Python packages via CLI to Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/quickstarts/python-cli?view=azure-devops | | Publish and download Python packages with Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/quickstarts/python-packages?view=azure-devops | | Debug with Azure Artifacts symbols in Visual Studio | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/symbols/debug-with-symbols-visual-studio?view=azure-devops | | Debug with Azure Artifacts symbols using WinDbg | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/symbols/debug-with-symbols-windbg?view=azure-devops | | Use PowerShell Gallery as an Azure Artifacts upstream source | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/tutorials/powershell-upstream-source?view=azure-devops | | Use Azure Artifacts feed as a private PowerShell repository | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/tutorials/private-powershell-library?view=azure-devops | | Connect and configure Universal Packages with Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/universal-packages/project-setup-universal-packages?view=azure-devops | ### Deployment | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Use GitHub Actions workflows to push packages to Azure Artifacts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/artifacts/quickstarts/github-actions?view=azure-devops |
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