Azure Ai Openai Dotnet
Azure Ai Openai Dotnet is an data AI skill with a core value of |. It
helps developers solve real-world problems in the data domain, boosting
efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.
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Quick Facts
mkdir -p ./skills/azure-ai-openai-dotnet && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/main/skills/azure-ai-openai-dotnet/SKILL.md -o ./skills/azure-ai-openai-dotnet/SKILL.md Run in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).
Skill Content
# Azure.AI.OpenAI (.NET)
Client library for Azure OpenAI Service providing access to OpenAI models including GPT-4, GPT-4o, embeddings, DALL-E, and Whisper.
Installation
dotnet add package Azure.AI.OpenAI
# For OpenAI (non-Azure) compatibility
dotnet add package OpenAI**Current Version**: 2.1.0 (stable)
Environment Variables
AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT=https://<resource-name>.openai.azure.com
AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY=<api-key> # For key-based auth
AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT_NAME=gpt-4o-mini # Your deployment nameClient Hierarchy
AzureOpenAIClient (top-level)
├── GetChatClient(deploymentName) → ChatClient
├── GetEmbeddingClient(deploymentName) → EmbeddingClient
├── GetImageClient(deploymentName) → ImageClient
├── GetAudioClient(deploymentName) → AudioClient
└── GetAssistantClient() → AssistantClientAuthentication
API Key Authentication
using Azure;
using Azure.AI.OpenAI;
AzureOpenAIClient client = new(
new Uri(Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT")!),
new AzureKeyCredential(Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY")!));Microsoft Entra ID (Recommended for Production)
using Azure.Identity;
using Azure.AI.OpenAI;
AzureOpenAIClient client = new(
new Uri(Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT")!),
new DefaultAzureCredential());Using OpenAI SDK Directly with Azure
using Azure.Identity;
using OpenAI;
using OpenAI.Chat;
using System.ClientModel.Primitives;
#pragma warning disable OPENAI001
BearerTokenPolicy tokenPolicy = new(
new DefaultAzureCredential(),
"https://cognitiveservices.azure.com/.default");
ChatClient client = new(
model: "gpt-4o-mini",
authenticationPolicy: tokenPolicy,
options: new OpenAIClientOptions()
{
Endpoint = new Uri("https://YOUR-RESOURCE.openai.azure.com/openai/v1")
});Chat Completions
Basic Chat
using Azure.AI.OpenAI;
using OpenAI.Chat;
AzureOpenAIClient azureClient = new(
new Uri(endpoint),
new DefaultAzureCredential());
ChatClient chatClient = azureClient.GetChatClient("gpt-4o-mini");
ChatCompletion completion = chatClient.CompleteChat(
[
new SystemChatMessage("You are a helpful assistant."),
new UserChatMessage("What is Azure OpenAI?")
]);
Console.WriteLine(completion.Content[0].Text);Async Chat
ChatCompletion completion = await chatClient.CompleteChatAsync(
[
new SystemChatMessage("You are a helpful assistant."),
new UserChatMessage("Explain cloud computing in simple terms.")
]);
Console.WriteLine($"Response: {completion.Content[0].Text}");
Console.WriteLine($"Tokens used: {completion.Usage.TotalTokenCount}");Streaming Chat
await foreach (StreamingChatCompletionUpdate update
in chatClient.CompleteChatStreamingAsync(messages))
{
if (update.ContentUpdate.Count > 0)
{
Console.Write(update.ContentUpdate[0].Text);
}
}Chat with Options
ChatCompletionOptions options = new()
{
MaxOutputTokenCount = 1000,
Temperature = 0.7f,
TopP = 0.95f,
FrequencyPenalty = 0,
PresencePenalty = 0
};
ChatCompletion completion = await chatClient.CompleteChatAsync(messages, options);Multi-turn Conversation
List<ChatMessage> messages = new()
{
new SystemChatMessage("You are a helpful assistant."),
new UserChatMessage("Hi, can you help me?"),
new AssistantChatMessage("Of course! What do you need help with?"),
new UserChatMessage("What's the capital of France?")
};
ChatCompletion completion = await chatClient.CompleteChatAsync(messages);
messages.Add(new AssistantChatMessage(completion.Content[0].Text));Structured Outputs (JSON Schema)
using System.Text.Json;
ChatCompletionOptions options = new()
{
ResponseFormat = ChatResponseFormat.CreateJsonSchemaFo🎯 Best For
- Claude users
- ChatGPT users
- Data professionals
- Analytics teams
- Researchers
💡 Use Cases
- Data pipeline auditing
- Query optimization
📖 How to Use This Skill
- 1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.
- 2
Load into Your AI Assistant
Open Claude or ChatGPT and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 3
Apply Azure Ai Openai Dotnet to Your Work
Provide context for your task — paste source material, describe your audience, or share existing work to guide the AI.
- 4
Review and Refine
Edit the AI output for accuracy, tone, and completeness. Add human insight where the AI lacks context.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install Azure Ai Openai Dotnet?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/azure-ai-openai-dotnet/SKILL.md, ready to use.
Can I customize this skill for my team?
Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Ignoring data quality
AI analysis inherits all data quality issues — profile your data first.