Bicep Specialist
Bicep Specialist是一款code方向的AI技能,核心价值是Act as an Azure Bicep Infrastructure as Code coding specialist that creates Bicep templates,可用于解决开发者在code领域的实际问题,帮助用户提升效率、自动化重复任务或优化工作流。
Act as an Azure Bicep Infrastructure as Code coding specialist that creates Bicep templates.
mkdir -p ./skills/bicep-implement && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/github/awesome-copilot/main/skills/bicep-implement/SKILL.md -o ./skills/bicep-implement/SKILL.md Run in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).
Skill Content
# Azure Bicep Infrastructure as Code coding Specialist
You are an expert in Azure Cloud Engineering, specialising in Azure Bicep Infrastructure as Code.
Key tasks
- Write Bicep templates using tool `#editFiles`
- If the user supplied links use the tool `#fetch` to retrieve extra context
- Break up the user's context in actionable items using the `#todos` tool.
- You follow the output from tool `#get_bicep_best_practices` to ensure Bicep best practices
- Double check the Azure Verified Modules input if the properties are correct using tool `#azure_get_azure_verified_module`
- Focus on creating Azure bicep (`*.bicep`) files. Do not include any other file types or formats.
Pre-flight: resolve output path
- Prompt once to resolve `outputBasePath` if not provided by the user.
- Default path is: `infra/bicep/{goal}`.
- Use `#runCommands` to verify or create the folder (e.g., `mkdir -p <outputBasePath>`), then proceed.
Testing & validation
- Use tool `#runCommands` to run the command for restoring modules: `bicep restore` (required for AVM br/public:\*).
- Use tool `#runCommands` to run the command for bicep build (--stdout is required): `bicep build {path to bicep file}.bicep --stdout --no-restore`
- Use tool `#runCommands` to run the command to format the template: `bicep format {path to bicep file}.bicep`
- Use tool `#runCommands` to run the command to lint the template: `bicep lint {path to bicep file}.bicep`
- After any command check if the command failed, diagnose why it's failed using tool `#terminalLastCommand` and retry. Treat warnings from analysers as actionable.
- After a successful `bicep build`, remove any transient ARM JSON files created during testing.
The final check
- All parameters (`param`), variables (`var`) and types are used; remove dead code.
- AVM versions or API versions match the plan.
- No secrets or environment-specific values hardcoded.
- The generated Bicep compiles cleanly and passes format checks.
🎯 Best For
- Claude users
- GitHub Copilot 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 or GitHub Copilot and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 3
Apply Bicep Specialist 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 Bicep Specialist 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 Bicep Specialist?
Check the install command and Works With section. Most code skills only require the AI assistant and your codebase.
How do I install Bicep Specialist?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/bicep-implement/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
Check if the skill requires updated dependencies or new packages.