Azure Cosmos Py
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Skill Content
# Azure Cosmos DB SDK for Python
Client library for Azure Cosmos DB NoSQL API — globally distributed, multi-model database.
Installation
pip install azure-cosmos azure-identityEnvironment Variables
COSMOS_ENDPOINT=https://<account>.documents.azure.com:443/
COSMOS_DATABASE=mydb
COSMOS_CONTAINER=mycontainerAuthentication
from azure.identity import DefaultAzureCredential
from azure.cosmos import CosmosClient
credential = DefaultAzureCredential()
endpoint = "https://<account>.documents.azure.com:443/"
client = CosmosClient(url=endpoint, credential=credential)Client Hierarchy
| Client | Purpose | Get From |
|--------|---------|----------|
| `CosmosClient` | Account-level operations | Direct instantiation |
| `DatabaseProxy` | Database operations | `client.get_database_client()` |
| `ContainerProxy` | Container/item operations | `database.get_container_client()` |
Core Workflow
Setup Database and Container
# Get or create database
database = client.create_database_if_not_exists(id="mydb")
# Get or create container with partition key
container = database.create_container_if_not_exists(
id="mycontainer",
partition_key=PartitionKey(path="/category")
)
# Get existing
database = client.get_database_client("mydb")
container = database.get_container_client("mycontainer")Create Item
item = {
"id": "item-001", # Required: unique within partition
"category": "electronics", # Partition key value
"name": "Laptop",
"price": 999.99,
"tags": ["computer", "portable"]
}
created = container.create_item(body=item)
print(f"Created: {created['id']}")Read Item
# Read requires id AND partition key
item = container.read_item(
item="item-001",
partition_key="electronics"
)
print(f"Name: {item['name']}")Update Item (Replace)
item = container.read_item(item="item-001", partition_key="electronics")
item["price"] = 899.99
item["on_sale"] = True
updated = container.replace_item(item=item["id"], body=item)Upsert Item
# Create if not exists, replace if exists
item = {
"id": "item-002",
"category": "electronics",
"name": "Tablet",
"price": 499.99
}
result = container.upsert_item(body=item)Delete Item
container.delete_item(
item="item-001",
partition_key="electronics"
)Queries
Basic Query
# Query within a partition (efficient)
query = "SELECT * FROM c WHERE c.price < @max_price"
items = container.query_items(
query=query,
parameters=[{"name": "@max_price", "value": 500}],
partition_key="electronics"
)
for item in items:
print(f"{item['name']}: ${item['price']}")Cross-Partition Query
# Cross-partition (more expensive, use sparingly)
query = "SELECT * FROM c WHERE c.price < @max_price"
items = container.query_items(
query=query,
parameters=[{"name": "@max_price", "value": 500}],
enable_cross_partition_query=True
)
for item in items:
print(item)Query with Projection
query = "SELECT c.id, c.name, c.price FROM c WHERE c.category = @category"
items = container.query_items(
query=query,
parameters=[{"name": "@category", "value": "electronics"}],
partition_key="electronics"
)Read All Items
# Read all in a partition
items = container.read_all_items() # Cross-partition
# Or with partition key
items = container.query_items(
query="SELECT * FROM c",
partition_key="electronics"
)Partition Keys
**Critical**: Always include partition key for efficient operations.
from azure.cosmos import PartitionKey
# Single partition key
container = database.create_container_if_not_exists(
id="orders",
partition_key=PartitionKey(path="/customer_id")
)
# Hierarchical partition key (preview)
container = database.create_container_if_not_exists(
id="events",
p🎯 Best For
- Claude users
- Software engineers
- Development teams
- Tech leads
💡 Use Cases
- Code quality improvement
- Best practice enforcement
📖 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 and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 3
Apply Azure Cosmos Py to Your Work
Open your project in the AI assistant and ask it to apply the skill. Start with a small module to verify the output quality.
- 4
Review and Refine
Review AI suggestions before committing. Run tests, check for regressions, and iterate on the skill output.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Azure Cosmos Py compatible with Cursor and VS Code?
Yes — this skill works with any AI coding assistant including Cursor, VS Code with Copilot, and JetBrains IDEs.
Do I need specific dependencies for Azure Cosmos Py?
Check the install command and Works With section. Most code skills only require the AI assistant and your codebase.
How do I install Azure Cosmos Py?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/azure-cosmos-py/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
Skipping validation
Always test AI-generated code changes, even for simple refactors.
Missing dependency updates
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