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Azure Identity Dotnet

Azure Identity Dotnet is an code AI skill with a core value of |. It helps developers solve real-world problems in the code domain, boosting efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.

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Last verified on: 2026-07-08

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Skill Content

# Azure.Identity (.NET)


Authentication library for Azure SDK clients using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).


Installation


bash 
dotnet add package Azure.Identity

# For ASP.NET Core
dotnet add package Microsoft.Extensions.Azure

# For brokered authentication (Windows)
dotnet add package Azure.Identity.Broker

**Current Versions**: Stable v1.17.1, Preview v1.18.0-beta.2


Environment Variables


Service Principal with Secret

bash 
AZURE_CLIENT_ID=<application-client-id>
AZURE_TENANT_ID=<directory-tenant-id>
AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET=<client-secret-value>

Service Principal with Certificate

bash 
AZURE_CLIENT_ID=<application-client-id>
AZURE_TENANT_ID=<directory-tenant-id>
AZURE_CLIENT_CERTIFICATE_PATH=<path-to-pfx-or-pem>
AZURE_CLIENT_CERTIFICATE_PASSWORD=<certificate-password>  # Optional

Managed Identity

bash 
AZURE_CLIENT_ID=<user-assigned-managed-identity-client-id>  # Only for user-assigned

DefaultAzureCredential


The recommended credential for most scenarios. Tries multiple authentication methods in order:


| Order | Credential | Enabled by Default |

|-------|------------|-------------------|

| 1 | EnvironmentCredential | Yes |

| 2 | WorkloadIdentityCredential | Yes |

| 3 | ManagedIdentityCredential | Yes |

| 4 | VisualStudioCredential | Yes |

| 5 | VisualStudioCodeCredential | Yes |

| 6 | AzureCliCredential | Yes |

| 7 | AzurePowerShellCredential | Yes |

| 8 | AzureDeveloperCliCredential | Yes |

| 9 | InteractiveBrowserCredential | **No** |


Basic Usage


csharp 
using Azure.Identity;
using Azure.Storage.Blobs;

var credential = new DefaultAzureCredential();
var blobClient = new BlobServiceClient(
    new Uri("https://myaccount.blob.core.windows.net"),
    credential);

ASP.NET Core with Dependency Injection


csharp 
using Azure.Identity;
using Microsoft.Extensions.Azure;

builder.Services.AddAzureClients(clientBuilder =>
{
    clientBuilder.AddBlobServiceClient(
        new Uri("https://myaccount.blob.core.windows.net"));
    clientBuilder.AddSecretClient(
        new Uri("https://myvault.vault.azure.net"));
    
    // Uses DefaultAzureCredential by default
    clientBuilder.UseCredential(new DefaultAzureCredential());
});

Customizing DefaultAzureCredential


csharp 
var credential = new DefaultAzureCredential(
    new DefaultAzureCredentialOptions
    {
        ExcludeEnvironmentCredential = true,
        ExcludeManagedIdentityCredential = false,
        ExcludeVisualStudioCredential = false,
        ExcludeAzureCliCredential = false,
        ExcludeInteractiveBrowserCredential = false, // Enable interactive
        TenantId = "<tenant-id>",
        ManagedIdentityClientId = "<user-assigned-mi-client-id>"
    });

Credential Types


ManagedIdentityCredential (Production)


csharp 
// System-assigned managed identity
var credential = new ManagedIdentityCredential(ManagedIdentityId.SystemAssigned);

// User-assigned by client ID
var credential = new ManagedIdentityCredential(
    ManagedIdentityId.FromUserAssignedClientId("<client-id>"));

// User-assigned by resource ID
var credential = new ManagedIdentityCredential(
    ManagedIdentityId.FromUserAssignedResourceId("<resource-id>"));

ClientSecretCredential


csharp 
var credential = new ClientSecretCredential(
    tenantId: "<tenant-id>",
    clientId: "<client-id>",
    clientSecret: "<client-secret>");

var client = new SecretClient(
    new Uri("https://myvault.vault.azure.net"),
    credential);

ClientCertificateCredential


csharp 
var certificate = X509CertificateLoader.LoadCertificateFromFile("MyCertificate.pfx");
var credential = new ClientCertificateCredential(
    tenantId: "<tenant-id>",
    clientId: "<client-id>",
    certificate);

ChainedTokenCredential (Custom Chain)


csharp 
var credential = new ChainedTokenCredential(
    new ManagedIdentityCredential(),
    new AzureCliCredential());

var client = new SecretClient(
    new Uri("https://my

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  • Development teams
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💡 Use Cases

  • Code quality improvement
  • Best practice enforcement

📖 How to Use This Skill

  1. 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. 2

    Load into Your AI Assistant

    Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.

  3. 3

    Apply Azure Identity Dotnet 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. 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 Identity Dotnet 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 Identity Dotnet?

Check the install command and Works With section. Most code skills only require the AI assistant and your codebase.

How do I install Azure Identity Dotnet?

Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/azure-identity-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

Skipping validation

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