azure-mgmt-apimanagement-py
Azure API Management SDK for Python. Use for managing APIM services, APIs, products, subscriptions, and policies.
About this skill
The `azure-mgmt-apimanagement-py` skill empowers AI agents to interact directly with Azure API Management services. It leverages the official Azure SDK for Python, providing a robust interface for creating, configuring, updating, and deleting APIM resources. This includes comprehensive management of APIM instances, defining and deploying APIs, setting up products, managing user subscriptions, and configuring API policies (e.g., rate limits, authentication, caching). By integrating this skill, AI agents can automate complex operational tasks, respond dynamically to management requests, and maintain API infrastructure within Azure.
Best use case
Automating the deployment and configuration of new APIs in Azure API Management; managing API versions and lifecycles; creating and updating products and subscriptions for API consumers; enforcing and updating API policies across various APIs; retrieving information about existing APIM services, APIs, and policies for auditing or reporting; responding to developer requests for API access or configuration changes.
Azure API Management SDK for Python. Use for managing APIM services, APIs, products, subscriptions, and policies.
The AI agent successfully performs requested operations on Azure API Management resources, such as creating a new API, updating a policy, or retrieving subscription details, with detailed status feedback or confirmation.
Practical example
Example input
Configure a new API named 'UserManagementAPI' in Azure API Management under the 'Production' product, with a backend URL of `https://api.users.example.com`, and apply a 5 requests per minute rate limit policy to it.
Example output
```json
{
"status": "success",
"operation": "create_api_with_policy",
"api_name": "UserManagementAPI",
"api_id": "/subscriptions/{subscriptionId}/resourceGroups/{resourceGroup}/providers/Microsoft.ApiManagement/service/{serviceName}/apis/UserManagementAPI",
"details": "UserManagementAPI created and associated with 'Production' product. Rate limit policy of 5 requests/minute applied successfully."
}
```When to use this skill
- When an AI agent needs to programmatically control Azure API Management resources; for automating repetitive tasks related to API lifecycle management; to enable dynamic provisioning or de-provisioning of API access; when an AI agent is tasked with implementing governance or security policies on APIs; to perform large-scale updates or migrations of API configurations.
When not to use this skill
- When managing Azure API Management via the Azure portal or Azure CLI is sufficient for manual operations; when the task does not involve programmatic interaction with APIM; for general Azure resource management that isn't specific to API Management (other Azure SDK skills might be more appropriate); if the agent lacks the necessary Azure credentials or permissions to manage APIM resources.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/azure-mgmt-apimanagement-py/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How azure-mgmt-apimanagement-py Compares
| Feature / Agent | azure-mgmt-apimanagement-py | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Claude | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | easy | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Azure API Management SDK for Python. Use for managing APIM services, APIs, products, subscriptions, and policies.
Which AI agents support this skill?
This skill is designed for Claude.
How difficult is it to install?
The installation complexity is rated as easy. You can find the installation instructions above.
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.
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SKILL.md Source
# Azure API Management SDK for Python
Manage Azure API Management services, APIs, products, and policies.
## Installation
```bash
pip install azure-mgmt-apimanagement
pip install azure-identity
```
## Environment Variables
```bash
AZURE_SUBSCRIPTION_ID=your-subscription-id
```
## Authentication
```python
from azure.identity import DefaultAzureCredential
from azure.mgmt.apimanagement import ApiManagementClient
import os
client = ApiManagementClient(
credential=DefaultAzureCredential(),
subscription_id=os.environ["AZURE_SUBSCRIPTION_ID"]
)
```
## Create APIM Service
```python
from azure.mgmt.apimanagement.models import (
ApiManagementServiceResource,
ApiManagementServiceSkuProperties,
SkuType
)
service = client.api_management_service.begin_create_or_update(
resource_group_name="my-resource-group",
service_name="my-apim",
parameters=ApiManagementServiceResource(
location="eastus",
publisher_email="admin@example.com",
publisher_name="My Organization",
sku=ApiManagementServiceSkuProperties(
name=SkuType.DEVELOPER,
capacity=1
)
)
).result()
print(f"Created APIM: {service.name}")
```
## Import API from OpenAPI
```python
from azure.mgmt.apimanagement.models import (
ApiCreateOrUpdateParameter,
ContentFormat,
Protocol
)
api = client.api.begin_create_or_update(
resource_group_name="my-resource-group",
service_name="my-apim",
api_id="my-api",
parameters=ApiCreateOrUpdateParameter(
display_name="My API",
path="myapi",
protocols=[Protocol.HTTPS],
format=ContentFormat.OPENAPI_JSON,
value='{"openapi": "3.0.0", "info": {"title": "My API", "version": "1.0"}, "paths": {"/health": {"get": {"responses": {"200": {"description": "OK"}}}}}}'
)
).result()
print(f"Imported API: {api.display_name}")
```
## Import API from URL
```python
api = client.api.begin_create_or_update(
resource_group_name="my-resource-group",
service_name="my-apim",
api_id="petstore",
parameters=ApiCreateOrUpdateParameter(
display_name="Petstore API",
path="petstore",
protocols=[Protocol.HTTPS],
format=ContentFormat.OPENAPI_LINK,
value="https://petstore.swagger.io/v2/swagger.json"
)
).result()
```
## List APIs
```python
apis = client.api.list_by_service(
resource_group_name="my-resource-group",
service_name="my-apim"
)
for api in apis:
print(f"{api.name}: {api.display_name} - {api.path}")
```
## Create Product
```python
from azure.mgmt.apimanagement.models import ProductContract
product = client.product.create_or_update(
resource_group_name="my-resource-group",
service_name="my-apim",
product_id="premium",
parameters=ProductContract(
display_name="Premium",
description="Premium tier with unlimited access",
subscription_required=True,
approval_required=False,
state="published"
)
)
print(f"Created product: {product.display_name}")
```
## Add API to Product
```python
client.product_api.create_or_update(
resource_group_name="my-resource-group",
service_name="my-apim",
product_id="premium",
api_id="my-api"
)
```
## Create Subscription
```python
from azure.mgmt.apimanagement.models import SubscriptionCreateParameters
subscription = client.subscription.create_or_update(
resource_group_name="my-resource-group",
service_name="my-apim",
sid="my-subscription",
parameters=SubscriptionCreateParameters(
display_name="My Subscription",
scope=f"/products/premium",
state="active"
)
)
print(f"Subscription key: {subscription.primary_key}")
```
## Set API Policy
```python
from azure.mgmt.apimanagement.models import PolicyContract
policy_xml = """
<policies>
<inbound>
<rate-limit calls="100" renewal-period="60" />
<set-header name="X-Custom-Header" exists-action="override">
<value>CustomValue</value>
</set-header>
</inbound>
<backend>
<forward-request />
</backend>
<outbound />
<on-error />
</policies>
"""
client.api_policy.create_or_update(
resource_group_name="my-resource-group",
service_name="my-apim",
api_id="my-api",
policy_id="policy",
parameters=PolicyContract(
value=policy_xml,
format="xml"
)
)
```
## Create Named Value (Secret)
```python
from azure.mgmt.apimanagement.models import NamedValueCreateContract
named_value = client.named_value.begin_create_or_update(
resource_group_name="my-resource-group",
service_name="my-apim",
named_value_id="backend-api-key",
parameters=NamedValueCreateContract(
display_name="Backend API Key",
value="secret-key-value",
secret=True
)
).result()
```
## Create Backend
```python
from azure.mgmt.apimanagement.models import BackendContract
backend = client.backend.create_or_update(
resource_group_name="my-resource-group",
service_name="my-apim",
backend_id="my-backend",
parameters=BackendContract(
url="https://api.backend.example.com",
protocol="http",
description="My backend service"
)
)
```
## Create User
```python
from azure.mgmt.apimanagement.models import UserCreateParameters
user = client.user.create_or_update(
resource_group_name="my-resource-group",
service_name="my-apim",
user_id="newuser",
parameters=UserCreateParameters(
email="user@example.com",
first_name="John",
last_name="Doe"
)
)
```
## Operation Groups
| Group | Purpose |
|-------|---------|
| `api_management_service` | APIM instance management |
| `api` | API operations |
| `api_operation` | API operation details |
| `api_policy` | API-level policies |
| `product` | Product management |
| `product_api` | Product-API associations |
| `subscription` | Subscription management |
| `user` | User management |
| `named_value` | Named values/secrets |
| `backend` | Backend services |
| `certificate` | Certificates |
| `gateway` | Self-hosted gateways |
## Best Practices
1. **Use named values** for secrets and configuration
2. **Apply policies** at appropriate scopes (global, product, API, operation)
3. **Use products** to bundle APIs and manage access
4. **Enable Application Insights** for monitoring
5. **Use backends** to abstract backend services
6. **Version your APIs** using APIM's versioning features
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