azure-cli
Microsoft Azure Command-Line Tools
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes. Azure CLI is the standard tool for Azure infrastructure automation and is actively maintained with no known vulnerabilities. Install it if you manage Azure resources, need to automate cloud deployments, or prefer command-line workflows over the portal. The low install friction and broad service coverage make it a practical choice for Azure users.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python ≥3.10.0.
- Azure credentials and subscription must be configured via `az configure` before most commands will work.
- Low install friction with a pure Python wheel.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license (permissive) means you can use, modify, and distribute this tool freely with minimal restrictions, making it safe for both personal and commercial use.
last release 2026-08-12 (2 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 4,602 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 6,891,572 downloads/mo, #1,819 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
pip install azure-cli
az configure
az vm create -g MyGroup -n MyVM --image ubuntults- Whether all 108 runtime dependencies are required for basic CLI functionality or only for specific service modules.
- Performance characteristics and typical response times for common operations like resource listing or creation.
What it is and what it does
Azure CLI is Microsoft's official command-line interface for managing Azure cloud resources. It provides a unified way to create, configure, and manage virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, networking, and dozens of other Azure services from the terminal or scripts. The tool uses a hierarchical command structure (az [group] [subgroup] [command]) with tab completion, JMESPath query support for output filtering, and smart defaults for common operations like VM creation.
The package bundles 108 runtime dependencies covering Azure service SDKs (compute, storage, databases, key vault, AI services, and more), allowing you to orchestrate infrastructure, deploy applications, and manage cloud resources without leaving the command line. It's actively maintained, supports modern Python versions, and is positioned as production-stable.
Use it for
- Provision and manage virtual machines, resource groups, and networking infrastructure on Azure from scripts or CI/CD pipelines.
- Automate deployment of web apps, containers, and databases by chaining Azure CLI commands in shell scripts.
- Query and filter Azure resources using JMESPath syntax to extract specific information for monitoring or reporting.
- Configure and rotate secrets, certificates, and keys stored in Azure Key Vault.
- Create and manage container registries, app services, and other managed services without using the Azure Portal.
Worth the install?
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Yes.
Azure CLI is the standard tool for Azure infrastructure automation and is actively maintained with no known vulnerabilities. Install it if you manage Azure resources, need to automate cloud deployments, or prefer command-line workflows over the portal. The low install friction and broad service coverage make it a practical choice for Azure users.
Install
azure-cli on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with a pure Python wheel. Actively maintained with a recent release (2 days old) and 4602 repository stars. Supports current Python versions (3.10–3.14) and requires Python ≥3.10.0.
Requires Python ≥3.10.0. Azure credentials and subscription must be configured via `az configure` before most commands will work.
License in practice
MIT license (permissive) means you can use, modify, and distribute this tool freely with minimal restrictions, making it safe for both personal and commercial use.
Quickstart
pip install azure-cli
az configure
az vm create -g MyGroup -n MyVM --image ubuntultsVerify before relying
- Whether all 108 runtime dependencies are required for basic CLI functionality or only for specific service modules.
- Performance characteristics and typical response times for common operations like resource listing or creation.
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10.0 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 108 packagesantlr4-python3-runtimeazure-appconfigurationazure-ai-projectsazure-batchazure-cli-coreazure-cosmosazure-data-tablesazure-datalake-storeazure-keyvault-administrationazure-keyvault-certificatesazure-keyvault-keysazure-keyvault-secretsazure-keyvault-securitydomainazure-mgmt-advisorazure-mgmt-apimanagementazure-mgmt-appconfigurationazure-mgmt-appcontainersazure-mgmt-applicationinsightsazure-mgmt-authorizationazure-mgmt-batchaiazure-mgmt-batchazure-mgmt-billingazure-mgmt-botserviceazure-mgmt-cdnazure-mgmt-cognitiveservicesazure-mgmt-computeazure-mgmt-containerinstanceazure-mgmt-containerregistryazure-mgmt-containerregistrytasksazure-mgmt-containerservice |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 2 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 6,891,572 / month, #1,819 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableIntended Audience :: DevelopersIntended Audience :: System AdministratorsLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14 |
Evidence: azure_cli-2.89.1-py3-none-any.whl
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