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Azure Developer CLI (azd) – April 2026
The Azure Developer CLI () shipped five releases in April 2026. The biggest theme this month is multi-language hook support: write hooks in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or .NET alongside the existing Bash and PowerShell options. Here's what's in versions 1.23.14, 1.23.15, 1.24.0, 1.24.1, and 1.24.2. To share your feedback and questions, join the April release discussion on GitHub. Highlights: New features 🪝 Multi-language hooks Hooks in now support Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and .NET scripts, alongside the existing Bash and PowerShell options. Each language gets auto...
The problem: All-or-nothing batch processing in Azure Service Bus
Azure Functions lets you settle each Service Bus message on its own within a batch. Complete, abandon, dead-letter, or defer messages one by one to avoid duplicate processing and handle errors with precision.
Azure MCP Server now available as an MCP Bundle (.mcpb)
Azure MCP Server is now available as an MCP Bundle (.mcpb), enabling one-click installation into Claude Desktop and other MCP-compatible clients.
Write azd hooks in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or .NET
Hooks are one of the most popular features in , and now you can write them in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or .NET, not just Bash and PowerShell. What's new? The Azure Developer CLI () hook system now supports four more languages beyond Bash and PowerShell. You can write hook scripts in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or .NET. automatically detects the language from the file extension, manages dependencies, and runs the script with no extra configuration required. Why it matters Hooks let you run custom logic at key points in the lifecycle before provisioning, after deployment, and more. Previously, hook...
Azure SDK Release (April 2026)
Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you'll find this month's highlights and release notes.
GitHub Copilot meets Azure Developer CLI: AI-assisted project setup and error troubleshooting
The Azure Developer CLI (azd) now integrates with GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted project scaffolding and intelligent deployment error troubleshooting, helping you resolve common Azure errors like MissingSubscriptionRegistration, SkuNotAvailable, and StorageAccountAlreadyTaken without leaving the terminal.
Stop juggling package managers—just run `azd update`
Update the Azure Developer CLI with a single command on any platform and switch release channels.
Announcing Azure MCP Server 2.0 Stable Release for Self-Hosted Agentic Cloud Automation
Azure MCP Server 2.0 is now generally available, delivering first-class self-hosting, stronger security hardening, and a faster foundation for agentic workflows across Azure.
Give your Foundry Agent Custom Tools with MCP Servers on Azure Functions
Learn how to connect your MCP server hosted on Azure Functions to Microsoft Foundry agents. This post covers authentication options and setup steps to give your AI agent access to custom MCP tools.
MCP as Easy as 1-2-3: Introducing the Fluent API for MCP Apps
Build MCP tools with rich UI experiences using the new Fluent API for MCP Apps in the .NET isolated worker. Configure views, permissions, and security policies with just a few lines of code.
Announcing the end of support for Node.js 20.x in the Azure SDK for JavaScript
After July 9, 2026, the Azure SDK for JavaScript will no longer support Node.js 20.x. Upgrade to an Active Node.js Long Term Support (LTS) version to stay secure and up-to-date.
MCP Apps on Azure Functions: Quickstart with TypeScript
Learn how to build and deploy MCP (Model Context Protocol) apps on Azure Functions using TypeScript. This guide covers MCP tools, resources, local development, and serverless deployment with a practical weather app example.
Azure Developer CLI (azd) – March 2026: Run and Debug AI Agents Locally, GitHub Copilot Integration, & Container App Jobs
Run, invoke, and monitor AI agents locally or in Microsoft Foundry with the new azd AI agent extension commands. Plus GitHub Copilot-powered project setup, Container App Jobs deployment, local preflight validation, and configurable timeouts.
Writing Azure service-related unit tests with Docker using Spring Cloud Azure
This post shows how to write Azure service-related unit tests with Docker using Spring Cloud Azure.
Azure SDK Release (March 2026)
Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you find this month's highlights and release notes.
From code to cloud: Deploy an AI agent to Microsoft Foundry in minutes with azd
Deploy and monitor an AI agent on Microsoft Foundry using the Azure Developer CLI (azd). This tutorial covers infrastructure scaffolding with Bicep, one-command deployment, local development, and real-time log streaming—all from Visual Studio Code.
Azure Developer CLI (azd): Run and test AI agents locally with azd
New azd ai agent run and invoke commands let you start and test AI agents from your terminal—locally or in the cloud.
Azure Developer CLI (azd): Debug hosted AI agents from your terminal
New azd ai agent show and monitor commands help you diagnose hosted AI agent failures directly from the CLI.
Azure Developer CLI (azd): One command to swap Azure App Service slots
The new azd appservice swap command makes deployment slot swaps fast and intuitive.
Azure SDK Release (February 2026)
Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you'll find this month's highlights and release notes.
Azure Developer CLI (azd) – February 2026: JMESPath Queries & Deployment Slots
This post announces the February 2026 release of the Azure Developer CLI (`azd`).
Improved Python (PyPi/uvx) support in Azure MCP Server
Azure MCP Server now offers first-class Python support via PyPI and uvx, making it easier than ever for Python developers to integrate Azure into their agentic workflows.
JMESPath support comes to azd JSON output
Run JMESPath queries on azd JSON output, including error messages.
Deploy to Azure App Service deployment slots with azd
azd now supports direct deployments to Azure App Service slots—quick, clear, and slot-aware for the first time.
Auto-install `azd` extensions in dev containers
The `azd` dev container feature now supports automatic extension installation.
Azure Developer CLI (azd) – January 2026: Configuration & Performance
This post announces the January 2026 release of the Azure Developer CLI (`azd`).
Azure SDK Release (January 2026)
Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you'll find this month's highlights and release notes.
Azure Developer CLI (azd) Dec 2025 – Extensions Enhancements, Foundry Rebranding, and Azure Pipelines Improvements
This post announces the December release of the Azure Developer CLI (`azd`).
Blue-green deployment in Azure Container Apps using Azure Developer CLI
Learn how to implement blue-green deployment in Azure Container Apps using Azure Developer CLI (azd) revision-based deployment strategy.
Azure SDK Release (November 2025)
Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you'll find this month's highlights and release notes.
Announcing the azd AI agent extension: Publish Microsoft Foundry agents directly from your development environment
This post shares how to work with the new Azure Developer CLI (`azd`) agents extension.
Azure Developer CLI (azd) Nov 2025 – Container Apps (GA), Layered Provisioning (Beta), Extension Framework, and Aspire 13
This post announces the November release of the Azure Developer CLI (`azd`).
Introducing the azd extension to configure GitHub Copilot coding agent integration with Azure
This post shares how to set up the GitHub Copilot coding agent integration with Azure resources and services by using the Azure Developer CLI (`azd`) extension.
Announcing Azure MCP Server 1.0.0 Stable Release – A New Era for Agentic Workflows
Today marks a major milestone for agentic development on Azure: the stable release of the Azure MCP Server 1.0!
Azure SDK Release (October 2025)
Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you'll find this month's highlights and release notes.
Easily connect AI workloads to Azure Blob Storage with adlfs
Microsoft works with the fsspec open-source community to enhance adlfs. This update delivers faster file operations and improved reliability for AI workloads that connect to Azure Blob and Data Lake Storage.
Azure Developer CLI (azd) – October 2025
This post announces the October release of the Azure Developer CLI (`azd`).
Azure SDK Release (September 2025)
Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you'll find this month's highlights and release notes.
Azure Storage APIs gain Entra ID and RBAC support
To align with security best practices, Microsoft Entra ID and RBAC support is now generally available for several Azure Storage data plane APIs.
Azure SDK Release (August 2025)
Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you'll find this month's highlights and release notes.
Azure Developer CLI (azd) – August 2025
This post announces the August release of the Azure Developer CLI (`azd`).
Azure SDK Release (July 2025)
Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you'll find this month's highlights and release notes.
Azure Developer CLI (azd) – July 2025
This post announces the July release of the Azure Developer CLI (`azd`).
Azure SDK Release (June 2025)
Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you find this month's highlights and release notes.
Exploring azd extensions: Enhance your Azure developer experience
A deep dive into the introduction of the Azure Developer CLI (azd) extensions and the azd extension framework to build extensions.
Introducing the Azure Storage Connector for PyTorch
This post announces the Azure Storage Connector for PyTorch (azstoragetorch), integrating files from Azure Blob Storage into your PyTorch training pipeline.
Azure Developer CLI (azd) – June 2025
This post announces the June release of the Azure Developer CLI (`azd`).
Azure SDK Release (May 2025)
Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you'll find this month's highlights and release notes.
Azure MCP Server – May 2025 Release
This post discusses the updates to the Azure MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server for Microsoft //build 2025.
Azure Developer CLI (azd) – May 2025
This post announces the May release of the Azure Developer CLI (`azd`).
Azure SDK Release (April 2025)
Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you find this month's highlights and release notes.
Azure Developer CLI (azd) in a real-life scenario
This post shares some useful tips and lessons learned while using azd during a migration.
Azure SDK modularized libraries for JavaScript
This post announces new modularized libraries for the Azure SDK for JavaScript.
Azure Toolkit for IntelliJ: Introducing the enhanced Java Code Quality Analyzer!
Discover the latest updates to the Azure Toolkit for IntelliJ, featuring an enhanced Java Code Quality Analyzer to help you write cleaner, safer, and more efficient Java code with Azure SDK client libraries.
Introducing the Azure MCP Server
This post introduces the Azure MCP Server, bringing the power of the cloud to your AI agents.
Introducing Spring Cloud Azure Starter Key Vault JCA: Streamlined TLS and mTLS for Spring Boot
This blog post shows the Spring Cloud Azure Starter Key Vault Java Crypto Architecture (JCA).
Azure Developer CLI (azd) – April 2025
This post announces the April release of the Azure Developer CLI (`azd`).
Azure SDK Release (March 2025)
Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you find this month's highlights and release notes.
Replacing jackson-databind with azure-json and azure-xml
This blog post explains how azure-json and azure-xml replaced jackson-databind in the Azure SDK for Java.
Azure Developer CLI (azd) – March 2025
This post announces the March release of the Azure Developer CLI (`azd`).
Azure SDK Release (February 2025)
Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you find this month's highlights and release notes.
Rust in time! Announcing the Azure SDK for Rust Beta. 🎉
Announcing the first beta release of the Azure SDK for Rust. This release includes libraries for Identity, Key Vault secrets & keys, Event Hubs, and Cosmos DB.
Spring Cloud Azure updates and troubleshooting tips for Java on AKS
This post shows the latest Spring Cloud Azure updates.
Simplify your .NET data transfers with the new Azure Storage Data Movement library
This post announces the new and improved Azure Storage Data Movement library for .NET.
Announcing the end of support for Node.js 18.x in the Azure SDK for JavaScript
After July 10, 2025, the Azure SDK for JavaScript will no longer support Node.js 18.x. Upgrade to an Active Node.js Long Term Support (LTS) version to stay secure and up-to-date.
Azure Developer CLI (azd) – February 2025
This post announces the March release of the Azure Developer CLI (`azd`).
Introducing Azure OpenAI Realtime API Support in JavaScript
Introducing the new Realtime API support in the OpenAI JavaScript library, enabling developers to create highly interactive and responsive applications by instantly sending and receiving messages from Azure OpenAI models.
Azure SDK Release (January 2025)
Azure SDK releases every month. In this post, you find this month's highlights and release notes.
Announcing AMQP v2 stack engine support in the Azure Messaging Event Hubs library for Java
This blog post announces a new stable release of the Azure Event Hubs library for Java, with enhanced reliability and performance.
azd CDN changing January 2025
This blog post makes customers aware of a critical Content Delivery Network (CDN) change for azd (the Azure Developer CLI) because the CDN provider is changing from Edgio to Azure Front Door.
Azure SDK Release (November 2024)
The Azure SDKs release every month. This post includes the month's highlights and release notes.
Azure Developer CLI (azd) – November 2024
This post announces the November release of the Azure Developer CLI (`azd`).