Creator · MicrosoftDocs
Last updated · Sep 2, 2026
Expert knowledge for Azure Automation development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when building runbooks, DSC/Hybrid Workers, Entra/RBAC auth, webhooks/email
Creator · MicrosoftDocs
Last updated · Sep 2, 2026
Expert knowledge for Azure Automation development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when building runbooks, DSC/Hybrid Workers, Entra/RBAC auth, webhooks/email
Creator · MicrosoftDocs
Last updated · Sep 2, 2026
Expert knowledge for Azure Automation development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when building runbooks, DSC/Hybrid Workers, Entra/RBAC auth, webhooks/email
Creator · MicrosoftDocs
Last updated · Sep 2, 2026
Expert knowledge for Azure Automation development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when building runbooks, DSC/Hybrid Workers, Entra/RBAC auth, webhooks/email
Sandbox only
Install targets
Codex install prompt
Install the "azure-automation" agent skill from https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills/tree/main/skills/azure-automation. Read its SKILL.md or equivalent instructions first, install only the files needed for this workspace, and summarize any required setup before using it. Skill purpose: Expert knowledge for Azure Automation development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when building runbooks, DSC/Hybrid Workers, Entra/RBAC auth, webhooks/email integrations, or AMA-based tracking, and other Azure Automation related development tasks. Not for Azure Functions (use azure-functions), Azure Logic Apps (use azure-logic-apps), Azure DevOps (use azure-devops), Azure Resource Manager (use azure-resource-manager). After the install attempt, report the result to https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/outcome with POST JSON {"event_id":"install_<unique-id>","skill_slug":"microsoftdocs-azure-automation","task":"Install azure-automation","agent":"codex","outcome":"success","install_used":true}. Replace event_id with a unique value and outcome with success or failed. Report success only after the skill is installed and a minimal verification passes.Supply asset profile
Code review, repo analysis, testing, CI, GitHub, DevOps, and developer workflow skills.
Scenario
GitHub automation
I need my agent to triage GitHub issues, review pull requests, and summarize repository changes.
Agent fit
Claude Code + CLI + Codex
Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, CLI, or custom agents.
Install
Ready
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automation
Maintenance
fresh
6d since push
Risk
Needs review
Dependency or permission surface needs review
GitHub quality
730
75/100 Quality · 74/100 Trust
Coverage tags
Review notes
Dependency or permission surface needs review · Permission surface may require sandboxing
Agent adoption scorecard
These scores combine public repository metadata, OpenAgentSkill review signals, maintenance freshness, and install readiness. They are a shortlist signal, not a replacement for human review.
Quality
StrongSolid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Trust
Sandbox onlyUseful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
Audit
Needs reviewA machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
OpenAgentSkill Trust Score v5
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Stars
730 GitHub stars
Repo activity
730 stars, 117 forks
Maintenance
6d since push
License
CC-BY-4.0
Install
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automation
Install safety
Agent-readable metadata
Use this block or the embedded JSON to decide whether an agent should install this skill, choose an alternative, or ask for human review first.
Suited tasks
Suited agents
Install decision
Trust and risk
Outcome loop
Install command
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automationDo not use when
Agent safety v2
This skill should not be selected by an agent without explicit human security review.
Do not auto-install. Inspect the source, dependencies, and permission surface first.
high
Skill metadata references terminal, CLI, shell, subprocess, or command execution workflows.
medium
Skill likely fetches remote pages, APIs, repositories, or external services.
medium
Skill may read or write project files, documents, generated artifacts, or local workspace state.
high
Skill metadata references credentials, tokens, environment variables, or secret-bearing workflows.
Agent resolve plan
The Resolve API returns the selected skill, alternatives, safety policy, audit notes, install target, and copy-paste prompt an agent can follow without scraping this page.
Open JSON
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20azure-automation%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Resolve text
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20azure-automation%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium&format=text
Install handoff
/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install
Agent should check
Copy prompt
Task: Use azure-automation in this workspace.
Resolve first: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20azure-automation%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Review install handoff: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install
Install command: npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automation
Before running it, summarize audit warnings, required permissions, and the fallback skill if install is risky.Agent handoff
Use the public install endpoint to fetch the command, safety checklist, target prompts, and canonical links for this skill.
Install handoff
/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install
LLM text format
/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install?format=text
Find alternatives
/api/skills/search?q=azure-automation&limit=3
Agent prompt
Use azure-automation for this task. Review https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install, then install with: npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automationRegistry metadata
This page exposes the same decision, trust, audit, use-case, and install signals through the Registry API, so agents can rank this skill without scraping the UI.
Manifest
/api/registry/manifest/microsoftdocs-azure-automation
LLM text
/api/registry/manifest/microsoftdocs-azure-automation?format=text
Install alias
/api/registry/install/microsoftdocs-azure-automation
Recommend
/api/registry/recommend?task=Use%20azure-automation%20in%20an%20agent%20workflow&limit=3
Agent fit
Workflow automation
Use-case tags
Platforms
Claude Code
Audit report
A machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
Agent decision cockpit
Use this as a leading candidate, then validate the README and install path in your own agent stack.
Role in stack
Primary pick
Primary fit
Workflow automation
Trust label
Production-ready
Install path
Command ready
Use when
Evidence
review first
Implementation path
Trust profile
Useful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
GitHub adoption
INFO730 GitHub stars
Stars/forks activity
INFO730 stars, 117 forks; issue activity unavailable in current metadata
Recent maintenance
PASS6d since push
License clarity
PASSCC-BY-4.0
Good signals
Review before install
Recommended action
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Quality profile
Solid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Workflow fit
Automate repeated work
I need my agent to automate a repeated workflow across tools and files.
Manage repositories
I need my agent to triage GitHub issues, review pull requests, and summarize repository changes.
Operate local tools
I need my agent to operate local files and desktop apps in a repeatable workflow.
Workflow fit
Turn skills into distribution
A workflow for turning newly indexed skills into SEO briefs, social drafts, comparison pages, and reusable publishing workflows.
Inspect, patch, and verify code
A workflow for software agents that inspect repositories, review pull requests, generate tests, and turn findings into shippable patches.
Operate and verify web apps
A workflow for agents that navigate products, fill forms, take screenshots, and verify real user flows across web applications.
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Similar skills that may fit this task.
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--- name: azure-automation description: Expert knowledge for Azure Automation development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when building runbooks, DSC/Hybrid Workers, Entra/RBAC auth, webhooks/email integrations, or AMA-based tracking, and other Azure Automation related development tasks. Not for Azure Functions (use azure-functions), Azure Logic Apps (use azure-logic-apps), Azure DevOps (use azure-devops), Azure Resource Manager (use azure-resource-manager). compatibility: Requires network access. Uses mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage to retrieve documentation. metadata: generated_at: "2026-08-09" generator: "docs2skills/1.0.0" --- # Azure Automation Skill
This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Automation. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
## How to Use This Skill
> **IMPORTANT for Agent**: Use the **Category Index** below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., `L35-L120`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file
> **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md)
This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content: - **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown. - **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown`. Returns Markdown.
## Category Index
| Category | Lines | Description | |----------|-------|-------------| | Troubleshooting | L36-L45 | Diagnosing and fixing Azure Automation issues: runbook failures, DSC/State Configuration, Hybrid Runbook Workers, managed identities, shared resources, and collecting logs for support. | | Best Practices | L46-L55 | Best practices for structuring and running Automation runbooks: modular parent-child design, execution patterns, error handling, stream/output usage, and avoiding context/locking issues. | | Decision Making | L56-L63 | Guidance on choosing runbook types and planning migrations: Orchestrator to Automation, Log Analytics to AMA, agent to extension workers, and Run As accounts to managed identities. | | Limits & Quotas | L64-L71 | Limits, quotas, and version details for Azure Automation: DSC extension history, Automation account capacity, job/runbook limits, and Change Tracking/Inventory support matrix with AMA. | | Security | L72-L92 | Securing Automation accounts: identities (system/user-assigned), Entra auth, RBAC, encryption, credentials/certs, private endpoints, policies, and security best practices. | | Configuration | L93-L134 | Configuring Azure Automation runbooks, DSC/State Configuration, Hybrid Runbook Workers, schedules, modules/packages, alerts, policies, and integrations (VS Code, source control, ARM, Azure Monitor). | | Integrations & Coding Patterns | L135-L147 | Patterns for integrating runbooks with AWS, ARM/SQL/Office 365, webhooks, email (SendGrid), Azure Monitor logging, and using the graphical runbook SDK with managed identities | | Deployment | L148-L152 | Guides for deploying Automation resources: setting up DSC continuous deployment with Chocolatey and installing/configuring Windows and Linux Hybrid Runbook Worker agents (agent- and extension-based). |
### Troubleshooting | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Collect diagnostic data for Azure Automation support cases | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/collect-data-microsoft-azure-automation-case | | Troubleshoot Azure Automation State Configuration problems | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/desired-state-configuration | | Troubleshoot extension-based Hybrid Runbook Worker failures | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/extension-based-hybrid-runbook-worker | | Troubleshoot managed identity issues in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/managed-identity | | Diagnose and fix Azure Automation runbook issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/runbooks | | Troubleshoot Azure Automation shared resource problems | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/shared-resources |
### Best Practices | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Design modular parent-child runbooks in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-child-runbooks | | Design and manage Azure Automation runbook execution | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-runbook-execution | | Implement error handling in Azure Automation graphical runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-runbook-graphical-error-handling | | Configure output and message streams in Automation runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-runbook-output-and-messages | | Avoid context switching issues in Azure Automation runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/context-switching | | Manage Azure Automation runbooks with recommended design patterns | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/manage-runbooks |
### Decision Making | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Migrate System Center Orchestrator runbooks to Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-orchestrator-migration | | Choose appropriate Azure Automation runbook type | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-runbook-types | | Migrate Change Tracking from Log Analytics agent to AMA | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/change-tracking/guidance-migration-log-analytics-monitoring-agent | | Plan and execute migration from Run As to managed identities | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/migrate-run-as-accounts-managed-identity |
### Limits & Quotas | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Reference Azure DSC extension version history details | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-extension-history | | View and manage Azure Automation limits and quotas | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-limits-quotas | | Azure Automation subscription limits and quotas reference | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-subscription-limits-faq | | Support matrix for Change Tracking and Inventory with AMA | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-change-tracking-inventory/change-tracking-inventory-support-matrix |
### Security | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure user-assigned managed identity for Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/add-user-assigned-identity | | Configure and understand Azure Automation data security | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-managing-data | | Assign Azure RBAC roles and permissions for Automation accounts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-role-based-access-control | | Configure encryption for secure assets in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-secure-asset-encryption | | Apply security best practices for Azure Automation accounts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-security-guidelines | | Configure authentication methods for Azure Automation accounts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-security-overview | | Configure Microsoft Entra ID authentication for Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-use-azure-ad | | Disable local authentication for Azure Automation securely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/disable-local-authentication | | Disable system-assigned managed identity in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/disable-managed-identity-for-automation | | Enable system-assigned managed identity for Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/enable-managed-identity-for-automation | | Secure Azure Automation access with Private Link and private endpoints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/how-to/private-link-security | | Use managed identity in Azure Automation PowerShell runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/learn/powershell-runbook-managed-identity | | Provision Automation account and Reader role via Terraform | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/quickstarts/create-azure-automation-account-terraform | | Enable managed identities for Azure Automation accounts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/quickstarts/enable-managed-identity | | Apply Azure Policy compliance controls to Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/security-controls-policy | | Securely manage certificates for Azure Automation runbooks and DSC | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/shared-resources/certificates | | Create and use credential assets securely in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/shared-resources/credentials |
### Configuration | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure metric alerts for Azure Automation runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-alert-metric | | Configure and use connection assets in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-connections | | Trigger Azure Automation runbooks from Azure Monitor alerts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-create-alert-triggered-runbook | | Compile DSC configurations in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-compile | | Configure DSC data at scale in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-config-data-at-scale | | Generate DSC configurations from existing servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-config-from-server | | Configure STIG-based DSC data in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-configuration-based-on-stig | | Convert DSC configurations to composite resources | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-create-composite | | Send State Configuration data to Azure Monitor Logs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-diagnostics | | Configure core Azure Automation State Configuration tasks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-getting-started | | Enable and onboard machines to State Configuration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-onboarding | | Remediate noncompliant servers with State Configuration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-remediate | | Use the Azure Automation textual editor for PowerShell runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-edit-textual-runbook | | Author and configure graphical runbooks in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-graphical-authoring-intro | | Configure and run runbooks on Hybrid Runbook Workers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-hrw-run-runbooks | | Configure and use Azure Automation Hybrid Runbook Worker | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/a
Source provenance
Decision snapshot
730 GitHub stars
Audit
Install and adoption review
Agent-proven evidence
Outcome reports after resolve, review, install, and one narrow run.
No agent outcome data yet. The first agent run can report success, setup needs, risk blocks, failure, or not-relevant through /api/agent/outcome.
Install
Free and open source. Review the report before installing into production agents.
Growth loop
Scenario-led draft for azure-automation, ready for a manual X post.
A practical pick for a web workflow: azure-automation: Expert knowledge for Azure Automation development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quot... 730 stars https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation?ref=x
Listing + install path for azure-automation: https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation?ref=x Install: npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automation
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Install targets
Codex install prompt
Install the "azure-automation" agent skill from https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills/tree/main/skills/azure-automation. Read its SKILL.md or equivalent instructions first, install only the files needed for this workspace, and summarize any required setup before using it. Skill purpose: Expert knowledge for Azure Automation development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when building runbooks, DSC/Hybrid Workers, Entra/RBAC auth, webhooks/email integrations, or AMA-based tracking, and other Azure Automation related development tasks. Not for Azure Functions (use azure-functions), Azure Logic Apps (use azure-logic-apps), Azure DevOps (use azure-devops), Azure Resource Manager (use azure-resource-manager). After the install attempt, report the result to https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/outcome with POST JSON {"event_id":"install_<unique-id>","skill_slug":"microsoftdocs-azure-automation","task":"Install azure-automation","agent":"codex","outcome":"success","install_used":true}. Replace event_id with a unique value and outcome with success or failed. Report success only after the skill is installed and a minimal verification passes.Supply asset profile
Code review, repo analysis, testing, CI, GitHub, DevOps, and developer workflow skills.
Scenario
GitHub automation
I need my agent to triage GitHub issues, review pull requests, and summarize repository changes.
Agent fit
Claude Code + CLI + Codex
Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, CLI, or custom agents.
Install
Ready
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automation
Maintenance
fresh
6d since push
Risk
Needs review
Dependency or permission surface needs review
GitHub quality
730
75/100 Quality · 74/100 Trust
Coverage tags
Review notes
Dependency or permission surface needs review · Permission surface may require sandboxing
Agent adoption scorecard
These scores combine public repository metadata, OpenAgentSkill review signals, maintenance freshness, and install readiness. They are a shortlist signal, not a replacement for human review.
Quality
StrongSolid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Trust
Sandbox onlyUseful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
Audit
Needs reviewA machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
OpenAgentSkill Trust Score v5
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Stars
730 GitHub stars
Repo activity
730 stars, 117 forks
Maintenance
6d since push
License
CC-BY-4.0
Install
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automation
Install safety
Agent-readable metadata
Use this block or the embedded JSON to decide whether an agent should install this skill, choose an alternative, or ask for human review first.
Suited tasks
Suited agents
Install decision
Trust and risk
Outcome loop
Install command
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automationDo not use when
Agent safety v2
This skill should not be selected by an agent without explicit human security review.
Do not auto-install. Inspect the source, dependencies, and permission surface first.
high
Skill metadata references terminal, CLI, shell, subprocess, or command execution workflows.
medium
Skill likely fetches remote pages, APIs, repositories, or external services.
medium
Skill may read or write project files, documents, generated artifacts, or local workspace state.
high
Skill metadata references credentials, tokens, environment variables, or secret-bearing workflows.
Agent resolve plan
The Resolve API returns the selected skill, alternatives, safety policy, audit notes, install target, and copy-paste prompt an agent can follow without scraping this page.
Open JSON
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20azure-automation%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Resolve text
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20azure-automation%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium&format=text
Install handoff
/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install
Agent should check
Copy prompt
Task: Use azure-automation in this workspace.
Resolve first: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20azure-automation%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Review install handoff: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install
Install command: npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automation
Before running it, summarize audit warnings, required permissions, and the fallback skill if install is risky.Agent handoff
Use the public install endpoint to fetch the command, safety checklist, target prompts, and canonical links for this skill.
Install handoff
/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install
LLM text format
/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install?format=text
Find alternatives
/api/skills/search?q=azure-automation&limit=3
Agent prompt
Use azure-automation for this task. Review https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install, then install with: npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automationRegistry metadata
This page exposes the same decision, trust, audit, use-case, and install signals through the Registry API, so agents can rank this skill without scraping the UI.
Manifest
/api/registry/manifest/microsoftdocs-azure-automation
LLM text
/api/registry/manifest/microsoftdocs-azure-automation?format=text
Install alias
/api/registry/install/microsoftdocs-azure-automation
Recommend
/api/registry/recommend?task=Use%20azure-automation%20in%20an%20agent%20workflow&limit=3
Agent fit
Workflow automation
Use-case tags
Platforms
Claude Code
Audit report
A machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
Agent decision cockpit
Use this as a leading candidate, then validate the README and install path in your own agent stack.
Role in stack
Primary pick
Primary fit
Workflow automation
Trust label
Production-ready
Install path
Command ready
Use when
Evidence
review first
Implementation path
Trust profile
Useful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
GitHub adoption
INFO730 GitHub stars
Stars/forks activity
INFO730 stars, 117 forks; issue activity unavailable in current metadata
Recent maintenance
PASS6d since push
License clarity
PASSCC-BY-4.0
Good signals
Review before install
Recommended action
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Quality profile
Solid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Workflow fit
Automate repeated work
I need my agent to automate a repeated workflow across tools and files.
Manage repositories
I need my agent to triage GitHub issues, review pull requests, and summarize repository changes.
Operate local tools
I need my agent to operate local files and desktop apps in a repeatable workflow.
Workflow fit
Turn skills into distribution
A workflow for turning newly indexed skills into SEO briefs, social drafts, comparison pages, and reusable publishing workflows.
Inspect, patch, and verify code
A workflow for software agents that inspect repositories, review pull requests, generate tests, and turn findings into shippable patches.
Operate and verify web apps
A workflow for agents that navigate products, fill forms, take screenshots, and verify real user flows across web applications.
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--- name: azure-automation description: Expert knowledge for Azure Automation development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when building runbooks, DSC/Hybrid Workers, Entra/RBAC auth, webhooks/email integrations, or AMA-based tracking, and other Azure Automation related development tasks. Not for Azure Functions (use azure-functions), Azure Logic Apps (use azure-logic-apps), Azure DevOps (use azure-devops), Azure Resource Manager (use azure-resource-manager). compatibility: Requires network access. Uses mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage to retrieve documentation. metadata: generated_at: "2026-08-09" generator: "docs2skills/1.0.0" --- # Azure Automation Skill
This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Automation. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
## How to Use This Skill
> **IMPORTANT for Agent**: Use the **Category Index** below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., `L35-L120`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file
> **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md)
This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content: - **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown. - **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown`. Returns Markdown.
## Category Index
| Category | Lines | Description | |----------|-------|-------------| | Troubleshooting | L36-L45 | Diagnosing and fixing Azure Automation issues: runbook failures, DSC/State Configuration, Hybrid Runbook Workers, managed identities, shared resources, and collecting logs for support. | | Best Practices | L46-L55 | Best practices for structuring and running Automation runbooks: modular parent-child design, execution patterns, error handling, stream/output usage, and avoiding context/locking issues. | | Decision Making | L56-L63 | Guidance on choosing runbook types and planning migrations: Orchestrator to Automation, Log Analytics to AMA, agent to extension workers, and Run As accounts to managed identities. | | Limits & Quotas | L64-L71 | Limits, quotas, and version details for Azure Automation: DSC extension history, Automation account capacity, job/runbook limits, and Change Tracking/Inventory support matrix with AMA. | | Security | L72-L92 | Securing Automation accounts: identities (system/user-assigned), Entra auth, RBAC, encryption, credentials/certs, private endpoints, policies, and security best practices. | | Configuration | L93-L134 | Configuring Azure Automation runbooks, DSC/State Configuration, Hybrid Runbook Workers, schedules, modules/packages, alerts, policies, and integrations (VS Code, source control, ARM, Azure Monitor). | | Integrations & Coding Patterns | L135-L147 | Patterns for integrating runbooks with AWS, ARM/SQL/Office 365, webhooks, email (SendGrid), Azure Monitor logging, and using the graphical runbook SDK with managed identities | | Deployment | L148-L152 | Guides for deploying Automation resources: setting up DSC continuous deployment with Chocolatey and installing/configuring Windows and Linux Hybrid Runbook Worker agents (agent- and extension-based). |
### Troubleshooting | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Collect diagnostic data for Azure Automation support cases | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/collect-data-microsoft-azure-automation-case | | Troubleshoot Azure Automation State Configuration problems | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/desired-state-configuration | | Troubleshoot extension-based Hybrid Runbook Worker failures | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/extension-based-hybrid-runbook-worker | | Troubleshoot managed identity issues in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/managed-identity | | Diagnose and fix Azure Automation runbook issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/runbooks | | Troubleshoot Azure Automation shared resource problems | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/shared-resources |
### Best Practices | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Design modular parent-child runbooks in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-child-runbooks | | Design and manage Azure Automation runbook execution | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-runbook-execution | | Implement error handling in Azure Automation graphical runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-runbook-graphical-error-handling | | Configure output and message streams in Automation runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-runbook-output-and-messages | | Avoid context switching issues in Azure Automation runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/context-switching | | Manage Azure Automation runbooks with recommended design patterns | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/manage-runbooks |
### Decision Making | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Migrate System Center Orchestrator runbooks to Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-orchestrator-migration | | Choose appropriate Azure Automation runbook type | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-runbook-types | | Migrate Change Tracking from Log Analytics agent to AMA | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/change-tracking/guidance-migration-log-analytics-monitoring-agent | | Plan and execute migration from Run As to managed identities | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/migrate-run-as-accounts-managed-identity |
### Limits & Quotas | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Reference Azure DSC extension version history details | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-extension-history | | View and manage Azure Automation limits and quotas | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-limits-quotas | | Azure Automation subscription limits and quotas reference | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-subscription-limits-faq | | Support matrix for Change Tracking and Inventory with AMA | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-change-tracking-inventory/change-tracking-inventory-support-matrix |
### Security | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure user-assigned managed identity for Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/add-user-assigned-identity | | Configure and understand Azure Automation data security | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-managing-data | | Assign Azure RBAC roles and permissions for Automation accounts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-role-based-access-control | | Configure encryption for secure assets in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-secure-asset-encryption | | Apply security best practices for Azure Automation accounts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-security-guidelines | | Configure authentication methods for Azure Automation accounts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-security-overview | | Configure Microsoft Entra ID authentication for Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-use-azure-ad | | Disable local authentication for Azure Automation securely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/disable-local-authentication | | Disable system-assigned managed identity in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/disable-managed-identity-for-automation | | Enable system-assigned managed identity for Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/enable-managed-identity-for-automation | | Secure Azure Automation access with Private Link and private endpoints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/how-to/private-link-security | | Use managed identity in Azure Automation PowerShell runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/learn/powershell-runbook-managed-identity | | Provision Automation account and Reader role via Terraform | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/quickstarts/create-azure-automation-account-terraform | | Enable managed identities for Azure Automation accounts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/quickstarts/enable-managed-identity | | Apply Azure Policy compliance controls to Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/security-controls-policy | | Securely manage certificates for Azure Automation runbooks and DSC | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/shared-resources/certificates | | Create and use credential assets securely in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/shared-resources/credentials |
### Configuration | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure metric alerts for Azure Automation runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-alert-metric | | Configure and use connection assets in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-connections | | Trigger Azure Automation runbooks from Azure Monitor alerts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-create-alert-triggered-runbook | | Compile DSC configurations in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-compile | | Configure DSC data at scale in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-config-data-at-scale | | Generate DSC configurations from existing servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-config-from-server | | Configure STIG-based DSC data in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-configuration-based-on-stig | | Convert DSC configurations to composite resources | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-create-composite | | Send State Configuration data to Azure Monitor Logs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-diagnostics | | Configure core Azure Automation State Configuration tasks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-getting-started | | Enable and onboard machines to State Configuration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-onboarding | | Remediate noncompliant servers with State Configuration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-remediate | | Use the Azure Automation textual editor for PowerShell runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-edit-textual-runbook | | Author and configure graphical runbooks in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-graphical-authoring-intro | | Configure and run runbooks on Hybrid Runbook Workers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-hrw-run-runbooks | | Configure and use Azure Automation Hybrid Runbook Worker | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/a
Source provenance
Decision snapshot
730 GitHub stars
Audit
Install and adoption review
Agent-proven evidence
Outcome reports after resolve, review, install, and one narrow run.
No agent outcome data yet. The first agent run can report success, setup needs, risk blocks, failure, or not-relevant through /api/agent/outcome.
Install
Free and open source. Review the report before installing into production agents.
Growth loop
Scenario-led draft for azure-automation, ready for a manual X post.
A practical pick for a web workflow: azure-automation: Expert knowledge for Azure Automation development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quot... 730 stars https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation?ref=x
Listing + install path for azure-automation: https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation?ref=x Install: npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automation
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Install targets
Codex install prompt
Install the "azure-automation" agent skill from https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills/tree/main/skills/azure-automation. Read its SKILL.md or equivalent instructions first, install only the files needed for this workspace, and summarize any required setup before using it. Skill purpose: Expert knowledge for Azure Automation development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when building runbooks, DSC/Hybrid Workers, Entra/RBAC auth, webhooks/email integrations, or AMA-based tracking, and other Azure Automation related development tasks. Not for Azure Functions (use azure-functions), Azure Logic Apps (use azure-logic-apps), Azure DevOps (use azure-devops), Azure Resource Manager (use azure-resource-manager). After the install attempt, report the result to https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/outcome with POST JSON {"event_id":"install_<unique-id>","skill_slug":"microsoftdocs-azure-automation","task":"Install azure-automation","agent":"codex","outcome":"success","install_used":true}. Replace event_id with a unique value and outcome with success or failed. Report success only after the skill is installed and a minimal verification passes.Supply asset profile
Code review, repo analysis, testing, CI, GitHub, DevOps, and developer workflow skills.
Scenario
GitHub automation
I need my agent to triage GitHub issues, review pull requests, and summarize repository changes.
Agent fit
Claude Code + CLI + Codex
Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, CLI, or custom agents.
Install
Ready
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automation
Maintenance
fresh
6d since push
Risk
Needs review
Dependency or permission surface needs review
GitHub quality
730
75/100 Quality · 74/100 Trust
Coverage tags
Review notes
Dependency or permission surface needs review · Permission surface may require sandboxing
Agent adoption scorecard
These scores combine public repository metadata, OpenAgentSkill review signals, maintenance freshness, and install readiness. They are a shortlist signal, not a replacement for human review.
Quality
StrongSolid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Trust
Sandbox onlyUseful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
Audit
Needs reviewA machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
OpenAgentSkill Trust Score v5
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Stars
730 GitHub stars
Repo activity
730 stars, 117 forks
Maintenance
6d since push
License
CC-BY-4.0
Install
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automation
Install safety
Agent-readable metadata
Use this block or the embedded JSON to decide whether an agent should install this skill, choose an alternative, or ask for human review first.
Suited tasks
Suited agents
Install decision
Trust and risk
Outcome loop
Install command
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automationDo not use when
Agent safety v2
This skill should not be selected by an agent without explicit human security review.
Do not auto-install. Inspect the source, dependencies, and permission surface first.
high
Skill metadata references terminal, CLI, shell, subprocess, or command execution workflows.
medium
Skill likely fetches remote pages, APIs, repositories, or external services.
medium
Skill may read or write project files, documents, generated artifacts, or local workspace state.
high
Skill metadata references credentials, tokens, environment variables, or secret-bearing workflows.
Agent resolve plan
The Resolve API returns the selected skill, alternatives, safety policy, audit notes, install target, and copy-paste prompt an agent can follow without scraping this page.
Open JSON
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20azure-automation%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Resolve text
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20azure-automation%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium&format=text
Install handoff
/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install
Agent should check
Copy prompt
Task: Use azure-automation in this workspace.
Resolve first: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20azure-automation%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Review install handoff: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install
Install command: npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automation
Before running it, summarize audit warnings, required permissions, and the fallback skill if install is risky.Agent handoff
Use the public install endpoint to fetch the command, safety checklist, target prompts, and canonical links for this skill.
Install handoff
/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install
LLM text format
/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install?format=text
Find alternatives
/api/skills/search?q=azure-automation&limit=3
Agent prompt
Use azure-automation for this task. Review https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install, then install with: npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automationRegistry metadata
This page exposes the same decision, trust, audit, use-case, and install signals through the Registry API, so agents can rank this skill without scraping the UI.
Manifest
/api/registry/manifest/microsoftdocs-azure-automation
LLM text
/api/registry/manifest/microsoftdocs-azure-automation?format=text
Install alias
/api/registry/install/microsoftdocs-azure-automation
Recommend
/api/registry/recommend?task=Use%20azure-automation%20in%20an%20agent%20workflow&limit=3
Agent fit
Workflow automation
Use-case tags
Platforms
Claude Code
Audit report
A machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
Agent decision cockpit
Use this as a leading candidate, then validate the README and install path in your own agent stack.
Role in stack
Primary pick
Primary fit
Workflow automation
Trust label
Production-ready
Install path
Command ready
Use when
Evidence
review first
Implementation path
Trust profile
Useful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
GitHub adoption
INFO730 GitHub stars
Stars/forks activity
INFO730 stars, 117 forks; issue activity unavailable in current metadata
Recent maintenance
PASS6d since push
License clarity
PASSCC-BY-4.0
Good signals
Review before install
Recommended action
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Quality profile
Solid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Workflow fit
Automate repeated work
I need my agent to automate a repeated workflow across tools and files.
Manage repositories
I need my agent to triage GitHub issues, review pull requests, and summarize repository changes.
Operate local tools
I need my agent to operate local files and desktop apps in a repeatable workflow.
Workflow fit
Turn skills into distribution
A workflow for turning newly indexed skills into SEO briefs, social drafts, comparison pages, and reusable publishing workflows.
Inspect, patch, and verify code
A workflow for software agents that inspect repositories, review pull requests, generate tests, and turn findings into shippable patches.
Operate and verify web apps
A workflow for agents that navigate products, fill forms, take screenshots, and verify real user flows across web applications.
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--- name: azure-automation description: Expert knowledge for Azure Automation development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when building runbooks, DSC/Hybrid Workers, Entra/RBAC auth, webhooks/email integrations, or AMA-based tracking, and other Azure Automation related development tasks. Not for Azure Functions (use azure-functions), Azure Logic Apps (use azure-logic-apps), Azure DevOps (use azure-devops), Azure Resource Manager (use azure-resource-manager). compatibility: Requires network access. Uses mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage to retrieve documentation. metadata: generated_at: "2026-08-09" generator: "docs2skills/1.0.0" --- # Azure Automation Skill
This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Automation. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
## How to Use This Skill
> **IMPORTANT for Agent**: Use the **Category Index** below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., `L35-L120`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file
> **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md)
This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content: - **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown. - **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown`. Returns Markdown.
## Category Index
| Category | Lines | Description | |----------|-------|-------------| | Troubleshooting | L36-L45 | Diagnosing and fixing Azure Automation issues: runbook failures, DSC/State Configuration, Hybrid Runbook Workers, managed identities, shared resources, and collecting logs for support. | | Best Practices | L46-L55 | Best practices for structuring and running Automation runbooks: modular parent-child design, execution patterns, error handling, stream/output usage, and avoiding context/locking issues. | | Decision Making | L56-L63 | Guidance on choosing runbook types and planning migrations: Orchestrator to Automation, Log Analytics to AMA, agent to extension workers, and Run As accounts to managed identities. | | Limits & Quotas | L64-L71 | Limits, quotas, and version details for Azure Automation: DSC extension history, Automation account capacity, job/runbook limits, and Change Tracking/Inventory support matrix with AMA. | | Security | L72-L92 | Securing Automation accounts: identities (system/user-assigned), Entra auth, RBAC, encryption, credentials/certs, private endpoints, policies, and security best practices. | | Configuration | L93-L134 | Configuring Azure Automation runbooks, DSC/State Configuration, Hybrid Runbook Workers, schedules, modules/packages, alerts, policies, and integrations (VS Code, source control, ARM, Azure Monitor). | | Integrations & Coding Patterns | L135-L147 | Patterns for integrating runbooks with AWS, ARM/SQL/Office 365, webhooks, email (SendGrid), Azure Monitor logging, and using the graphical runbook SDK with managed identities | | Deployment | L148-L152 | Guides for deploying Automation resources: setting up DSC continuous deployment with Chocolatey and installing/configuring Windows and Linux Hybrid Runbook Worker agents (agent- and extension-based). |
### Troubleshooting | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Collect diagnostic data for Azure Automation support cases | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/collect-data-microsoft-azure-automation-case | | Troubleshoot Azure Automation State Configuration problems | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/desired-state-configuration | | Troubleshoot extension-based Hybrid Runbook Worker failures | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/extension-based-hybrid-runbook-worker | | Troubleshoot managed identity issues in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/managed-identity | | Diagnose and fix Azure Automation runbook issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/runbooks | | Troubleshoot Azure Automation shared resource problems | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/shared-resources |
### Best Practices | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Design modular parent-child runbooks in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-child-runbooks | | Design and manage Azure Automation runbook execution | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-runbook-execution | | Implement error handling in Azure Automation graphical runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-runbook-graphical-error-handling | | Configure output and message streams in Automation runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-runbook-output-and-messages | | Avoid context switching issues in Azure Automation runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/context-switching | | Manage Azure Automation runbooks with recommended design patterns | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/manage-runbooks |
### Decision Making | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Migrate System Center Orchestrator runbooks to Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-orchestrator-migration | | Choose appropriate Azure Automation runbook type | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-runbook-types | | Migrate Change Tracking from Log Analytics agent to AMA | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/change-tracking/guidance-migration-log-analytics-monitoring-agent | | Plan and execute migration from Run As to managed identities | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/migrate-run-as-accounts-managed-identity |
### Limits & Quotas | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Reference Azure DSC extension version history details | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-extension-history | | View and manage Azure Automation limits and quotas | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-limits-quotas | | Azure Automation subscription limits and quotas reference | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-subscription-limits-faq | | Support matrix for Change Tracking and Inventory with AMA | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-change-tracking-inventory/change-tracking-inventory-support-matrix |
### Security | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure user-assigned managed identity for Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/add-user-assigned-identity | | Configure and understand Azure Automation data security | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-managing-data | | Assign Azure RBAC roles and permissions for Automation accounts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-role-based-access-control | | Configure encryption for secure assets in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-secure-asset-encryption | | Apply security best practices for Azure Automation accounts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-security-guidelines | | Configure authentication methods for Azure Automation accounts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-security-overview | | Configure Microsoft Entra ID authentication for Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-use-azure-ad | | Disable local authentication for Azure Automation securely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/disable-local-authentication | | Disable system-assigned managed identity in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/disable-managed-identity-for-automation | | Enable system-assigned managed identity for Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/enable-managed-identity-for-automation | | Secure Azure Automation access with Private Link and private endpoints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/how-to/private-link-security | | Use managed identity in Azure Automation PowerShell runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/learn/powershell-runbook-managed-identity | | Provision Automation account and Reader role via Terraform | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/quickstarts/create-azure-automation-account-terraform | | Enable managed identities for Azure Automation accounts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/quickstarts/enable-managed-identity | | Apply Azure Policy compliance controls to Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/security-controls-policy | | Securely manage certificates for Azure Automation runbooks and DSC | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/shared-resources/certificates | | Create and use credential assets securely in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/shared-resources/credentials |
### Configuration | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure metric alerts for Azure Automation runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-alert-metric | | Configure and use connection assets in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-connections | | Trigger Azure Automation runbooks from Azure Monitor alerts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-create-alert-triggered-runbook | | Compile DSC configurations in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-compile | | Configure DSC data at scale in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-config-data-at-scale | | Generate DSC configurations from existing servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-config-from-server | | Configure STIG-based DSC data in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-configuration-based-on-stig | | Convert DSC configurations to composite resources | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-create-composite | | Send State Configuration data to Azure Monitor Logs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-diagnostics | | Configure core Azure Automation State Configuration tasks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-getting-started | | Enable and onboard machines to State Configuration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-onboarding | | Remediate noncompliant servers with State Configuration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-remediate | | Use the Azure Automation textual editor for PowerShell runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-edit-textual-runbook | | Author and configure graphical runbooks in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-graphical-authoring-intro | | Configure and run runbooks on Hybrid Runbook Workers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-hrw-run-runbooks | | Configure and use Azure Automation Hybrid Runbook Worker | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/a
Source provenance
Decision snapshot
730 GitHub stars
Audit
Install and adoption review
Agent-proven evidence
Outcome reports after resolve, review, install, and one narrow run.
No agent outcome data yet. The first agent run can report success, setup needs, risk blocks, failure, or not-relevant through /api/agent/outcome.
Install
Free and open source. Review the report before installing into production agents.
Growth loop
Scenario-led draft for azure-automation, ready for a manual X post.
A practical pick for a web workflow: azure-automation: Expert knowledge for Azure Automation development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quot... 730 stars https://www.openagentskill.com/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation?ref=x
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Codex install prompt
Install the "azure-automation" agent skill from https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills/tree/main/skills/azure-automation. Read its SKILL.md or equivalent instructions first, install only the files needed for this workspace, and summarize any required setup before using it. Skill purpose: Expert knowledge for Azure Automation development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when building runbooks, DSC/Hybrid Workers, Entra/RBAC auth, webhooks/email integrations, or AMA-based tracking, and other Azure Automation related development tasks. Not for Azure Functions (use azure-functions), Azure Logic Apps (use azure-logic-apps), Azure DevOps (use azure-devops), Azure Resource Manager (use azure-resource-manager). After the install attempt, report the result to https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/outcome with POST JSON {"event_id":"install_<unique-id>","skill_slug":"microsoftdocs-azure-automation","task":"Install azure-automation","agent":"codex","outcome":"success","install_used":true}. Replace event_id with a unique value and outcome with success or failed. Report success only after the skill is installed and a minimal verification passes.Supply asset profile
Code review, repo analysis, testing, CI, GitHub, DevOps, and developer workflow skills.
Scenario
GitHub automation
I need my agent to triage GitHub issues, review pull requests, and summarize repository changes.
Agent fit
Claude Code + CLI + Codex
Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, CLI, or custom agents.
Install
Ready
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automation
Maintenance
fresh
6d since push
Risk
Needs review
Dependency or permission surface needs review
GitHub quality
730
75/100 Quality · 74/100 Trust
Coverage tags
Review notes
Dependency or permission surface needs review · Permission surface may require sandboxing
Agent adoption scorecard
These scores combine public repository metadata, OpenAgentSkill review signals, maintenance freshness, and install readiness. They are a shortlist signal, not a replacement for human review.
Quality
StrongSolid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Trust
Sandbox onlyUseful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
Audit
Needs reviewA machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
OpenAgentSkill Trust Score v5
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Stars
730 GitHub stars
Repo activity
730 stars, 117 forks
Maintenance
6d since push
License
CC-BY-4.0
Install
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automation
Install safety
Agent-readable metadata
Use this block or the embedded JSON to decide whether an agent should install this skill, choose an alternative, or ask for human review first.
Suited tasks
Suited agents
Install decision
Trust and risk
Outcome loop
Install command
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automationDo not use when
Agent safety v2
This skill should not be selected by an agent without explicit human security review.
Do not auto-install. Inspect the source, dependencies, and permission surface first.
high
Skill metadata references terminal, CLI, shell, subprocess, or command execution workflows.
medium
Skill likely fetches remote pages, APIs, repositories, or external services.
medium
Skill may read or write project files, documents, generated artifacts, or local workspace state.
high
Skill metadata references credentials, tokens, environment variables, or secret-bearing workflows.
Agent resolve plan
The Resolve API returns the selected skill, alternatives, safety policy, audit notes, install target, and copy-paste prompt an agent can follow without scraping this page.
Open JSON
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20azure-automation%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Resolve text
/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20azure-automation%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium&format=text
Install handoff
/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install
Agent should check
Copy prompt
Task: Use azure-automation in this workspace.
Resolve first: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/agent/resolve?task=Use%20azure-automation%20for%20an%20agent%20workflow&agent=codex&max_risk=medium
Review install handoff: https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install
Install command: npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automation
Before running it, summarize audit warnings, required permissions, and the fallback skill if install is risky.Agent handoff
Use the public install endpoint to fetch the command, safety checklist, target prompts, and canonical links for this skill.
Install handoff
/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install
LLM text format
/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install?format=text
Find alternatives
/api/skills/search?q=azure-automation&limit=3
Agent prompt
Use azure-automation for this task. Review https://www.openagentskill.com/api/skills/microsoftdocs-azure-automation/install, then install with: npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-automationRegistry metadata
This page exposes the same decision, trust, audit, use-case, and install signals through the Registry API, so agents can rank this skill without scraping the UI.
Manifest
/api/registry/manifest/microsoftdocs-azure-automation
LLM text
/api/registry/manifest/microsoftdocs-azure-automation?format=text
Install alias
/api/registry/install/microsoftdocs-azure-automation
Recommend
/api/registry/recommend?task=Use%20azure-automation%20in%20an%20agent%20workflow&limit=3
Agent fit
Workflow automation
Use-case tags
Platforms
Claude Code
Audit report
A machine-readable review of install readiness, security metadata, maintenance, and adoption risk.
Agent decision cockpit
Use this as a leading candidate, then validate the README and install path in your own agent stack.
Role in stack
Primary pick
Primary fit
Workflow automation
Trust label
Production-ready
Install path
Command ready
Use when
Evidence
review first
Implementation path
Trust profile
Useful candidate with missing or mixed trust signals. Keep it in an isolated workspace until the outcome loop proves task fit.
GitHub adoption
INFO730 GitHub stars
Stars/forks activity
INFO730 stars, 117 forks; issue activity unavailable in current metadata
Recent maintenance
PASS6d since push
License clarity
PASSCC-BY-4.0
Good signals
Review before install
Recommended action
Run only in a sandbox and compare close alternatives before using it for real work.
Quality profile
Solid option that is likely worth shortlisting for production workflows.
Workflow fit
Automate repeated work
I need my agent to automate a repeated workflow across tools and files.
Manage repositories
I need my agent to triage GitHub issues, review pull requests, and summarize repository changes.
Operate local tools
I need my agent to operate local files and desktop apps in a repeatable workflow.
Workflow fit
Turn skills into distribution
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Inspect, patch, and verify code
A workflow for software agents that inspect repositories, review pull requests, generate tests, and turn findings into shippable patches.
Operate and verify web apps
A workflow for agents that navigate products, fill forms, take screenshots, and verify real user flows across web applications.
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--- name: azure-automation description: Expert knowledge for Azure Automation development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when building runbooks, DSC/Hybrid Workers, Entra/RBAC auth, webhooks/email integrations, or AMA-based tracking, and other Azure Automation related development tasks. Not for Azure Functions (use azure-functions), Azure Logic Apps (use azure-logic-apps), Azure DevOps (use azure-devops), Azure Resource Manager (use azure-resource-manager). compatibility: Requires network access. Uses mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage to retrieve documentation. metadata: generated_at: "2026-08-09" generator: "docs2skills/1.0.0" --- # Azure Automation Skill
This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Automation. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
## How to Use This Skill
> **IMPORTANT for Agent**: Use the **Category Index** below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., `L35-L120`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file
> **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md)
This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content: - **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown. - **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown`. Returns Markdown.
## Category Index
| Category | Lines | Description | |----------|-------|-------------| | Troubleshooting | L36-L45 | Diagnosing and fixing Azure Automation issues: runbook failures, DSC/State Configuration, Hybrid Runbook Workers, managed identities, shared resources, and collecting logs for support. | | Best Practices | L46-L55 | Best practices for structuring and running Automation runbooks: modular parent-child design, execution patterns, error handling, stream/output usage, and avoiding context/locking issues. | | Decision Making | L56-L63 | Guidance on choosing runbook types and planning migrations: Orchestrator to Automation, Log Analytics to AMA, agent to extension workers, and Run As accounts to managed identities. | | Limits & Quotas | L64-L71 | Limits, quotas, and version details for Azure Automation: DSC extension history, Automation account capacity, job/runbook limits, and Change Tracking/Inventory support matrix with AMA. | | Security | L72-L92 | Securing Automation accounts: identities (system/user-assigned), Entra auth, RBAC, encryption, credentials/certs, private endpoints, policies, and security best practices. | | Configuration | L93-L134 | Configuring Azure Automation runbooks, DSC/State Configuration, Hybrid Runbook Workers, schedules, modules/packages, alerts, policies, and integrations (VS Code, source control, ARM, Azure Monitor). | | Integrations & Coding Patterns | L135-L147 | Patterns for integrating runbooks with AWS, ARM/SQL/Office 365, webhooks, email (SendGrid), Azure Monitor logging, and using the graphical runbook SDK with managed identities | | Deployment | L148-L152 | Guides for deploying Automation resources: setting up DSC continuous deployment with Chocolatey and installing/configuring Windows and Linux Hybrid Runbook Worker agents (agent- and extension-based). |
### Troubleshooting | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Collect diagnostic data for Azure Automation support cases | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/collect-data-microsoft-azure-automation-case | | Troubleshoot Azure Automation State Configuration problems | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/desired-state-configuration | | Troubleshoot extension-based Hybrid Runbook Worker failures | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/extension-based-hybrid-runbook-worker | | Troubleshoot managed identity issues in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/managed-identity | | Diagnose and fix Azure Automation runbook issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/runbooks | | Troubleshoot Azure Automation shared resource problems | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/troubleshoot/shared-resources |
### Best Practices | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Design modular parent-child runbooks in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-child-runbooks | | Design and manage Azure Automation runbook execution | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-runbook-execution | | Implement error handling in Azure Automation graphical runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-runbook-graphical-error-handling | | Configure output and message streams in Automation runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-runbook-output-and-messages | | Avoid context switching issues in Azure Automation runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/context-switching | | Manage Azure Automation runbooks with recommended design patterns | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/manage-runbooks |
### Decision Making | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Migrate System Center Orchestrator runbooks to Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-orchestrator-migration | | Choose appropriate Azure Automation runbook type | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-runbook-types | | Migrate Change Tracking from Log Analytics agent to AMA | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/change-tracking/guidance-migration-log-analytics-monitoring-agent | | Plan and execute migration from Run As to managed identities | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/migrate-run-as-accounts-managed-identity |
### Limits & Quotas | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Reference Azure DSC extension version history details | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-extension-history | | View and manage Azure Automation limits and quotas | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-limits-quotas | | Azure Automation subscription limits and quotas reference | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-subscription-limits-faq | | Support matrix for Change Tracking and Inventory with AMA | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-change-tracking-inventory/change-tracking-inventory-support-matrix |
### Security | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure user-assigned managed identity for Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/add-user-assigned-identity | | Configure and understand Azure Automation data security | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-managing-data | | Assign Azure RBAC roles and permissions for Automation accounts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-role-based-access-control | | Configure encryption for secure assets in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-secure-asset-encryption | | Apply security best practices for Azure Automation accounts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-security-guidelines | | Configure authentication methods for Azure Automation accounts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-security-overview | | Configure Microsoft Entra ID authentication for Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-use-azure-ad | | Disable local authentication for Azure Automation securely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/disable-local-authentication | | Disable system-assigned managed identity in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/disable-managed-identity-for-automation | | Enable system-assigned managed identity for Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/enable-managed-identity-for-automation | | Secure Azure Automation access with Private Link and private endpoints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/how-to/private-link-security | | Use managed identity in Azure Automation PowerShell runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/learn/powershell-runbook-managed-identity | | Provision Automation account and Reader role via Terraform | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/quickstarts/create-azure-automation-account-terraform | | Enable managed identities for Azure Automation accounts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/quickstarts/enable-managed-identity | | Apply Azure Policy compliance controls to Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/security-controls-policy | | Securely manage certificates for Azure Automation runbooks and DSC | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/shared-resources/certificates | | Create and use credential assets securely in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/shared-resources/credentials |
### Configuration | Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure metric alerts for Azure Automation runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-alert-metric | | Configure and use connection assets in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-connections | | Trigger Azure Automation runbooks from Azure Monitor alerts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-create-alert-triggered-runbook | | Compile DSC configurations in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-compile | | Configure DSC data at scale in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-config-data-at-scale | | Generate DSC configurations from existing servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-config-from-server | | Configure STIG-based DSC data in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-configuration-based-on-stig | | Convert DSC configurations to composite resources | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-create-composite | | Send State Configuration data to Azure Monitor Logs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-diagnostics | | Configure core Azure Automation State Configuration tasks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-getting-started | | Enable and onboard machines to State Configuration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-onboarding | | Remediate noncompliant servers with State Configuration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-dsc-remediate | | Use the Azure Automation textual editor for PowerShell runbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-edit-textual-runbook | | Author and configure graphical runbooks in Azure Automation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-graphical-authoring-intro | | Configure and run runbooks on Hybrid Runbook Workers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/automation/automation-hrw-run-runbooks | | Configure and use Azure Automation Hybrid Runbook Worker | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/a
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