azure-carbon-optimization

name	azure-carbon-optimization
description	Expert knowledge for Azure Carbon Optimization development including troubleshooting, security, and integrations & coding patterns. Use when using Carbon Service REST API, Python exports, RBAC roles, emissions data quality, or dashboard issues, and other Azure Carbon Optimization related development tasks. 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).
compatibility	Requires network access. Uses mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or WebFetch to retrieve documentation.
user-invocable	false

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: 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

This skill requires network access to fetch documentation content:

• Preferred: Use mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch. Returns Markdown.
• Fallback: Use WebFetch. Returns Markdown.

Category Index

Category	Lines	Description
Troubleshooting	L27-L31	Diagnosing and resolving common Azure Carbon Optimization issues, including data collection gaps, configuration problems, inaccurate emissions estimates, and troubleshooting dashboards or reports.
Security	L32-L36	Setting up Azure RBAC roles and permissions so users and apps can securely access and manage Azure Carbon Optimization resources.
Integrations & Coding Patterns	L37-L41	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