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azure-kubernetes

Plan, create and configure production AKS clusters: a Day-0 checklist, SKU choice (Automatic or Standard) and networking options.

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Kind: Skill
Works with: Claude Code, Cursor, Gemini / Antigravity
Source: microsoft/skills @ 2130750147de
Path: .github/plugins/azure-skills/skills/azure-kubernetes/SKILL.md
License: MIT
Jobs: Planning, Implementation

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# Azure Kubernetes Service

> **AUTHORITATIVE GUIDANCE — MANDATORY COMPLIANCE**
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> This skill produces a **recommended AKS cluster configuration** based on user requirements, distinguishing **Day-0 decisions** (networking, API server — hard to change later) from **Day-1 features** (can enable post-creation). See [CLI reference](./references/cli-reference.md) for commands.

## Quick Reference
| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Best for | AKS cluster planning and Day-0 decisions |
| MCP Tools | `mcp_azure_mcp_aks` |
| CLI | `az aks create`, `az aks show`, `kubectl get`, `kubectl describe` |
| Related skills | azure-kubernetes-app-deploy (deploy an app to an existing cluster), azure-diagnostics (baseline AKS troubleshooting), azure-validate (readiness checks), azure-kubernetes-automatic-readiness (migrate existing cluster to AKS Automatic), optional `aks-skills` operations add-on (focused incident, exact-signature, packet-capture, and GPU Day-2 workflows) |

## When to Use This Skill
Activate this skill when user wants to:
- Create a new AKS cluster
- Plan AKS cluster configuration for production workloads
- Design AKS networking (API server access, pod IP model, egress)
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