---
id: azure
version: "5.0.0"
license: MIT License
license_treatment: permissive
maintenance: active
---

# azure — Microsoft Azure Client Libraries for Python

License: permissive · Maintenance: active · Downloads: 1.8M/mo

## 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 As of v5.0.0, the package is no longer maintained and has been superseded by a modular approach: users are now expected to install only the service-specific packages they need.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?

AI-flagged interpretation of the facts above — verify before relying.

This package is deprecated as of v5.0.0 and no longer maintained; it previously bundled Microsoft Azure client libraries but now directs users to install service-specific packages instead.

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

pip install azure
uv add azure
poetry add azure

## Installing azure

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 The repository remains active but this specific package is no longer maintained.

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.

This package is deprecated as of v5.0.0 and should not be installed for new projects; use service-specific azure-* packages instead.

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: unspecified
- Install friction: high
- Maintenance: active
- Downloads: 1.8M/month (top 5,000 on PyPI)
- Known vulnerabilities: none known

## Tags

azure sdk python, microsoft azure client libraries, azure management tools, azure cloud sdk, azure deprecated bundle, deprecated, cloud-sdk, legacy

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