Azure Keyvault Keys Rust
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Skill Content
# Azure Key Vault Keys SDK for Rust
Client library for Azure Key Vault Keys — secure storage and management of cryptographic keys.
Installation
cargo add azure_security_keyvault_keys azure_identityEnvironment Variables
AZURE_KEYVAULT_URL=https://<vault-name>.vault.azure.net/Authentication
use azure_identity::DeveloperToolsCredential;
use azure_security_keyvault_keys::KeyClient;
let credential = DeveloperToolsCredential::new(None)?;
let client = KeyClient::new(
"https://<vault-name>.vault.azure.net/",
credential.clone(),
None,
)?;Key Types
| Type | Description |
|------|-------------|
| RSA | RSA keys (2048, 3072, 4096 bits) |
| EC | Elliptic curve keys (P-256, P-384, P-521) |
| RSA-HSM | HSM-protected RSA keys |
| EC-HSM | HSM-protected EC keys |
Core Operations
Get Key
let key = client
.get_key("key-name", None)
.await?
.into_model()?;
println!("Key ID: {:?}", key.key.as_ref().map(|k| &k.kid));Create Key
use azure_security_keyvault_keys::models::{CreateKeyParameters, KeyType};
let params = CreateKeyParameters {
kty: KeyType::Rsa,
key_size: Some(2048),
..Default::default()
};
let key = client
.create_key("key-name", params.try_into()?, None)
.await?
.into_model()?;Create EC Key
use azure_security_keyvault_keys::models::{CreateKeyParameters, KeyType, CurveName};
let params = CreateKeyParameters {
kty: KeyType::Ec,
curve: Some(CurveName::P256),
..Default::default()
};
let key = client
.create_key("ec-key", params.try_into()?, None)
.await?
.into_model()?;Delete Key
client.delete_key("key-name", None).await?;List Keys
use azure_security_keyvault_keys::ResourceExt;
use futures::TryStreamExt;
let mut pager = client.list_key_properties(None)?.into_stream();
while let Some(key) = pager.try_next().await? {
let name = key.resource_id()?.name;
println!("Key: {}", name);
}Backup Key
let backup = client.backup_key("key-name", None).await?;
// Store backup.value safelyRestore Key
use azure_security_keyvault_keys::models::RestoreKeyParameters;
let params = RestoreKeyParameters {
key_bundle_backup: backup_bytes,
};
client.restore_key(params.try_into()?, None).await?;Cryptographic Operations
Key Vault can perform crypto operations without exposing the private key:
// For cryptographic operations, use the key's operations
// Available operations depend on key type and permissions:
// - encrypt/decrypt (RSA)
// - sign/verify (RSA, EC)
// - wrapKey/unwrapKey (RSA)Best Practices
1. **Use Entra ID auth** — `DeveloperToolsCredential` for dev, `ManagedIdentityCredential` for production
2. **Use HSM keys for sensitive workloads** — hardware-protected keys
3. **Use EC for signing** — more efficient than RSA
4. **Use RSA for encryption** — when encrypting data
5. **Backup keys** — for disaster recovery
6. **Enable soft delete** — required for production vaults
7. **Use key rotation** — create new versions periodically
RBAC Permissions
Assign these Key Vault roles:
- `Key Vault Crypto User` — use keys for crypto operations
- `Key Vault Crypto Officer` — full CRUD on keys
Reference Links
| Resource | Link |
|----------|------|
| API Reference | https://docs.rs/azure_security_keyvault_keys |
| Source Code | https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-rust/tree/main/sdk/keyvault/azure_security_keyvault_keys |
| crates.io | https://crates.io/crates/azure_security_keyvault_keys |
When to Use
This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
🎯 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 Keyvault Keys Rust to Your Work
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- 4
Review and Refine
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Azure Keyvault Keys Rust 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 Keyvault Keys Rust?
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How do I install Azure Keyvault Keys Rust?
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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
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