azure-carbon-optimization
Expert knowledge for Azure Carbon Optimization development including troubleshooting, security, and integrations & coding patterns. Use when building, debugging, or optimizing Azure Carbon Optimization applications. Not for Azure Cost Management (use azure-cost-management), Azure Impact Reporting (use azure-impact-reporting), Azure Monitor (use azure-monitor), Azure Policy (use azure-policy).
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Azure Carbon Optimization Skill
This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Carbon Optimization. Covers troubleshooting, security, and integrations & coding patterns. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
How to Use This Skill
IMPORTANT for Agent: This file may be large. Use the Category Index below to locate relevant sections, then use
read_filewith specific line ranges (e.g.,L136-L144) to read the sections needed for the user's question This skill requires network access to fetch documentation content. Usemcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetchto retrieve full articles.
- Fallback: Use the built-in
WebFetchtool if the Microsoft Learn MCP server is not available.
Category Index
| Category | Lines | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | L31-L35 | Diagnosing and resolving common Azure Carbon Optimization issues, including data collection gaps, configuration problems, inaccurate emissions estimates, and troubleshooting dashboards or reports. |
| Security | L36-L40 | Setting up Azure RBAC roles and permissions so users and apps can securely access and manage Azure Carbon Optimization resources. |
| Integrations & Coding Patterns | L41-L45 | Using the Carbon Service REST API and Python scripts to programmatically export Azure emissions data, authenticate, query, and integrate carbon metrics into external systems. |
Troubleshooting
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Troubleshoot common Azure Carbon optimization issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/carbon-optimization/troubleshooting |
Security
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Configure RBAC access for Azure Carbon optimization | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/carbon-optimization/permissions |
Integrations & Coding Patterns
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Use Carbon Service REST API to export emissions data | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/carbon-optimization/api-export-data |
| Export Azure carbon data via Python REST integration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/carbon-optimization/tutorial-export-python |