Azure Identity Ts
Azure Identity Ts is an code AI skill with a core value of Authenticate to Azure services using Azure Identity SDK for JavaScript (@azure/identity). It
helps developers solve real-world problems in the code domain, boosting
efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.
Authenticate to Azure services using Azure Identity SDK for JavaScript (@azure/identity). Use when configuring authentication with DefaultAzureCredential, managed identity, service principals, or i...
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Skill Content
# Azure Identity SDK for TypeScript
Authenticate to Azure services with various credential types.
Installation
npm install @azure/identityEnvironment Variables
Service Principal (Secret)
AZURE_TENANT_ID=<tenant-id>
AZURE_CLIENT_ID=<client-id>
AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET=<client-secret>Service Principal (Certificate)
AZURE_TENANT_ID=<tenant-id>
AZURE_CLIENT_ID=<client-id>
AZURE_CLIENT_CERTIFICATE_PATH=/path/to/cert.pem
AZURE_CLIENT_CERTIFICATE_PASSWORD=<optional-password>Workload Identity (Kubernetes)
AZURE_TENANT_ID=<tenant-id>
AZURE_CLIENT_ID=<client-id>
AZURE_FEDERATED_TOKEN_FILE=/var/run/secrets/tokens/azure-identityDefaultAzureCredential (Recommended)
import { DefaultAzureCredential } from "@azure/identity";
const credential = new DefaultAzureCredential();
// Use with any Azure SDK client
import { BlobServiceClient } from "@azure/storage-blob";
const blobClient = new BlobServiceClient(
"https://<account>.blob.core.windows.net",
credential
);**Credential Chain Order:**
1. EnvironmentCredential
2. WorkloadIdentityCredential
3. ManagedIdentityCredential
4. VisualStudioCodeCredential
5. AzureCliCredential
6. AzurePowerShellCredential
7. AzureDeveloperCliCredential
Managed Identity
System-Assigned
import { ManagedIdentityCredential } from "@azure/identity";
const credential = new ManagedIdentityCredential();User-Assigned (by Client ID)
const credential = new ManagedIdentityCredential({
clientId: "<user-assigned-client-id>"
});User-Assigned (by Resource ID)
const credential = new ManagedIdentityCredential({
resourceId: "/subscriptions/<sub>/resourceGroups/<rg>/providers/Microsoft.ManagedIdentity/userAssignedIdentities/<name>"
});Service Principal
Client Secret
import { ClientSecretCredential } from "@azure/identity";
const credential = new ClientSecretCredential(
"<tenant-id>",
"<client-id>",
"<client-secret>"
);Client Certificate
import { ClientCertificateCredential } from "@azure/identity";
const credential = new ClientCertificateCredential(
"<tenant-id>",
"<client-id>",
{ certificatePath: "/path/to/cert.pem" }
);
// With password
const credentialWithPwd = new ClientCertificateCredential(
"<tenant-id>",
"<client-id>",
{
certificatePath: "/path/to/cert.pem",
certificatePassword: "<password>"
}
);Interactive Authentication
Browser-Based Login
import { InteractiveBrowserCredential } from "@azure/identity";
const credential = new InteractiveBrowserCredential({
clientId: "<client-id>",
tenantId: "<tenant-id>",
loginHint: "user@example.com"
});Device Code Flow
import { DeviceCodeCredential } from "@azure/identity";
const credential = new DeviceCodeCredential({
clientId: "<client-id>",
tenantId: "<tenant-id>",
userPromptCallback: (info) => {
console.log(info.message);
// "To sign in, use a web browser to open..."
}
});Custom Credential Chain
import {
ChainedTokenCredential,
ManagedIdentityCredential,
AzureCliCredential
} from "@azure/identity";
// Try managed identity first, fall back to CLI
const credential = new ChainedTokenCredential(
new ManagedIdentityCredential(),
new AzureCliCredential()
);Developer Credentials
Azure CLI
import { AzureCliCredential } from "@azure/identity";
const credential = new AzureCliCredential();
// Uses: az loginAzure Developer CLI
import { AzureDeveloperCliCredential } from "@azure/identity";
const credential = new AzureDeveloperCliCredential();
// Uses: azd auth loginAzure PowerShell
import { AzurePowerShellCredential } from "@azure/identity";
const credential = new AzurePowerShellCredential();
// Uses: Connect-AzAccountSovereign Clouds
🎯 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
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- 3
Apply Azure Identity Ts 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 Identity Ts 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 Ts?
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 Ts?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/azure-identity-ts/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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Missing dependency updates
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