azure
Microsoft Azure Client Libraries for Python
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
No. This package is deprecated as of v5.0.0 and has not been updated since 2020-04-08. It is explicitly marked as inactive and directs users to install service-specific packages instead. For new projects, install only the service-specific packages you need. For legacy projects still using this bundle, plan a migration to the modular packages.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- This package is deprecated as of v5.0.0 and should not be installed for new projects; use service-specific azure-* packages instead.
- High install friction and inactive status.
- The package has not been updated since 2020-04-08 and is explicitly marked as deprecated as of v5.0.0.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT License (permissive) — Licensed under MIT (permissive), which places no restrictions on use, modification, or distribution. However, the deprecated status means ongoing maintenance and security updates are not expected.
last release 2020-04-08 (2319 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 5,588 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 1,763,160 downloads/mo, #3,580 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
# This package is deprecated; install service-specific packages instead.
# See https://aka.ms/azsdk/python/all for the complete list of available packages.- Whether any legacy projects still depend on this bundle and what migration path is recommended.
- Current security posture of the underlying Azure SDK components when installed separately.
- Which specific service packages replace functionality previously bundled in this package.
What it is and what it does
Azure is a deprecated bundle package that previously provided unified access to Microsoft Azure client libraries for Python. As of v5.0.0, the package is no longer maintained and has been superseded by a modular approach: users are now expected to install only the service-specific packages they need. The package itself contains no runtime dependencies and serves only as a historical artifact pointing users toward the current recommended installation method.
Installing this package is not recommended for new projects. The repository remains active but this specific package receives no updates. Developers working with Azure should consult the official package list and install only the service-specific packages their application requires.
Use it for
- Understanding the history of Azure SDK packaging for Python and the rationale for the deprecation.
- Migrating legacy code that depends on the old azure bundle to the new service-specific package structure.
- Reference for understanding the transition from a monolithic bundle to modular service packages.
Worth the install?
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No.
This package is deprecated as of v5.0.0 and has not been updated since 2020-04-08. It is explicitly marked as inactive and directs users to install service-specific packages instead. For new projects, install only the service-specific packages you need. For legacy projects still using this bundle, plan a migration to the modular packages.
Install
azure on PyPI
Before you install
High install friction and inactive status. The package has not been updated since 2020-04-08 and is explicitly marked as deprecated as of v5.0.0. The repository remains active but this specific package is no longer maintained.
This package is deprecated as of v5.0.0 and should not be installed for new projects; use service-specific azure-* packages instead.
License in practice
Licensed under MIT (permissive), which places no restrictions on use, modification, or distribution. However, the deprecated status means ongoing maintenance and security updates are not expected.
Quickstart
# This package is deprecated; install service-specific packages instead.
# See https://aka.ms/azsdk/python/all for the complete list of available packages.Verify before relying
- Whether any legacy projects still depend on this bundle and what migration path is recommended.
- Current security posture of the underlying Azure SDK components when installed separately.
- Which specific service packages replace functionality previously bundled in this package.
Package facts
| License | MIT License permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | High. Source build required |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 2,319 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 1,763,160 / month, #3,580 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 7 - InactiveLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 2Programming Language :: Python :: 2.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.5Programming Language :: Python :: 3.6Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8 |
Evidence: azure-5.0.0.zip
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