Official Azure Command Line Interface for Cloud Management
Cross-platform CLI for managing Azure resources through commands and automation scripts.
Learn more about azure-cli
Azure CLI is Microsoft's official command-line interface for managing Azure cloud resources across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Built with Python, it provides over 200 command groups covering compute, networking, storage, databases, AI services, and more. The tool features comprehensive resource management capabilities, including creation, configuration, monitoring, and deletion of Azure services. It supports both interactive shell sessions and scripting for automation, integrates with Azure Cloud Shell, and offers JSON output for programmatic parsing. Azure CLI enables infrastructure-as-code workflows, CI/CD pipeline integration, and provides consistent cross-platform experiences with built-in authentication, context management, and extensive extension support for specialized Azure services.
Comprehensive Azure Service Coverage
Manage every aspect of Azure infrastructure through a unified command interface. From virtual machines and Kubernetes clusters to cognitive services and databases, Azure CLI provides access to 200+ command groups covering the entire Azure ecosystem. Commands follow consistent patterns with intuitive syntax, comprehensive help documentation, and intelligent tab completion for efficient resource management.
Cross-Platform Automation Ready
Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure consistently across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments. Azure CLI integrates seamlessly with shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management tools. JSON-structured output enables easy parsing and integration with other tools, while built-in query capabilities using JMESPath allow precise data extraction for automation workflows.
Interactive Cloud Shell Integration
Access Azure CLI instantly through browser-based Cloud Shell without local installation. Pre-authenticated sessions eliminate credential management overhead, while persistent storage maintains scripts and configurations. Extensions enable specialized functionality for emerging Azure services, and interactive mode provides enhanced tab completion, command descriptions, and example suggestions for improved productivity.
from azure.cli.core import get_default_cli
cli = get_default_cli()
exit_code = cli.invoke([
'group', 'create',
'--name', 'my-resource-group',
'--location', 'eastus'
])
if exit_code == 0:
print("Resource group created successfully")Azure CLI 2.82.0
- –https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/azure-docs-cli/blob/main/docs-ref-conceptual/Latest-version/release-notes-azure-cli.md SHA256 hashes of the release artifacts ``` ce7d29613602c6248e0b9d8a19fc2a1f8b3cad53faab2649fd2ac53eb8e0f338 azure-cli-2.82.0-x64.msi 90cb57e8fcfc5969a12fc9ce091f5853e05d9683b6c191778d98d9c6314c7e6d azure-cli-2.82.0-x64.zip 2ea47bfae3496ee6ba11af7d40bdf9afb393f2204952ed26416bcfe315df7d03 azure-cli-2.82.0.msi ```
Azure CLI 2.66.2
- –Resolve CVE-2025-4517 (#32350)
- –Resolve CVE-2025-24049 (#32038)
- –Resolve CVE-2025-9230 (#32491)
- –Resolve CVE-2025-9232 (#32491)
- –Resolve CVE-2024-13176 (#32032)
Azure CLI 2.81.0
- –https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/azure-docs-cli/blob/main/docs-ref-conceptual/Latest-version/release-notes-azure-cli.md SHA256 hashes of the release artifacts ``` 00cd75d65f599e183a94b55cc6557a6a008425ca6c490d5d1d6208fe742c3f57 azure-cli-2.81.0-x64.msi ea0071f6991dd6c7f7e62f591a116d9486de6ae6e8d4b271c0c075c79c021af7 azure-cli-2.81.0-x64.zip c50422feb097ca4b07c41acad355d98cb5c53f05addaaedb8cae215ebd31decb azure-cli-2.81.0.msi ```
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