azure-cli-core
Microsoft Azure Command-Line Tools Core Module
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are building Azure CLI extensions or integrating Azure CLI functionality into Python applications. Install the full azure-cli package instead if you simply want to use the Azure command-line tool. The core library is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, uses a permissive MIT license, and supports current Python versions (3.10–3.14). Low install friction and a large dependency graph are expected for a cloud SDK framework.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python 3.10 or later; intended for use as a framework component rather than direct end-user installation (most users install the full azure-cli package instead).
- Low friction installation with a pure Python wheel.
- Active maintenance with a recent release (2 days old) and steady repository activity.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license (permissive) allows free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, suitable for both open-source and commercial projects.
last release 2026-08-12 (2 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 4,602 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 6,894,521 downloads/mo, #1,817 on PyPI
Alternatives
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pip install azure-cli-core
from azure.cli.core import CLICommandsLoader
from knack import CLI
cli = CLI(cli_ctx=CLICommandsLoader())- Whether this package is meant for direct installation or primarily as a dependency of azure-cli.
- Specific telemetry data collection scope and opt-out mechanisms beyond the 'az config set core.collect_telemetry=no' command mentioned.
- Performance characteristics and scalability limits for large-scale automation or concurrent command execution.
What it is and what it does
Azure CLI Core is the foundational Python library that powers Microsoft's Azure command-line interface. It provides the command framework, authentication handling, output formatting (JSON, table, TSV), and telemetry infrastructure that the Azure CLI uses to interact with Azure resources. The package includes 19 runtime dependencies covering cryptography, authentication (MSAL), HTTP requests, and Azure service management libraries.
Developers typically use this package indirectly as a dependency of the full azure-cli tool, though it can be imported directly to build custom Azure CLI extensions or integrate Azure command functionality into Python applications. The package handles argument completion, JMESPath query support, exit codes for scripting, and proxy configuration. Telemetry is enabled by default but can be disabled via configuration.
Use it for
- Building custom Azure CLI extensions or plugins that integrate with the standard Azure CLI command framework.
- Automating Azure resource management in Python scripts using the CLI's authentication and command infrastructure.
- Creating wrapper tools or CI/CD integrations that need Azure CLI's output formatting and query capabilities.
- Developing Azure management applications that require MSAL-based authentication and Azure service interaction.
- Testing or validating Azure CLI commands programmatically within Python test suites.
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you are building Azure CLI extensions or integrating Azure CLI functionality into Python applications.
Install the full azure-cli package instead if you simply want to use the Azure command-line tool. The core library is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, uses a permissive MIT license, and supports current Python versions (3.10–3.14). Low install friction and a large dependency graph are expected for a cloud SDK framework.
Install
azure-cli-core on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction installation with a pure Python wheel. Active maintenance with a recent release (2 days old) and steady repository activity. Supports modern Python versions (3.10–3.14) and has 19 runtime dependencies, all standard cloud and security libraries.
Requires Python 3.10 or later; intended for use as a framework component rather than direct end-user installation (most users install the full azure-cli package instead).
License in practice
MIT license (permissive) allows free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, suitable for both open-source and commercial projects.
Quickstart
pip install azure-cli-core
from azure.cli.core import CLICommandsLoader
from knack import CLI
cli = CLI(cli_ctx=CLICommandsLoader())Verify before relying
- Whether this package is meant for direct installation or primarily as a dependency of azure-cli.
- Specific telemetry data collection scope and opt-out mechanisms beyond the 'az config set core.collect_telemetry=no' command mentioned.
- Performance characteristics and scalability limits for large-scale automation or concurrent command execution.
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.10.0 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 19 packagesargcompleteazure-cli-telemetryazure-coreazure-mgmt-corecryptographydistrohumanfriendlyjmespathknackmicrosoft-security-utilities-secret-maskermsal-extensionsmsalpackagingpkginfopsutilPyJWTpyopensslpy-deviceidrequests |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 2 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 6,894,521 / month, #1,817 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_core-2.89.1-py3-none-any.whl
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