| name | sentinel-use-case-documentor |
| description | Documents Microsoft Sentinel analytics rules as comprehensive SOC use cases. Use when the user wants to document a Sentinel rule, create SOC documentation, generate use case docs from an ARM template, or document a KQL detection query. |
Sentinel Use Case Documentor
Transforms Sentinel ARM template exports into standardized SOC use case documentation.
When to Use
- User provides a Sentinel ARM template JSON file
- User asks to "document" a detection rule or analytics rule
- User wants SOC/SIEM use case documentation
Example: Document this Sentinel rule: @rule.json
Two Modes
| Mode | Use When | Behavior |
|---|
| Quick | Batch processing, time-sensitive | Generate with [HUMAN INPUT REQUIRED] placeholders |
| Guided | Critical rules, compliance audits | Interactive Q&A before generating |
Workflow
Step 0: Load References
Read these files to understand expected output:
expected_output.md - Complete example
references/TEMPLATE.md - Copyable template
Step 1: Ask Mode
Use AskUserQuestion: "How would you like to document this rule?"
- Quick Mode - Generate with placeholders
- Guided Mode - Interactive Q&A
Step 2: Parse ARM Template
Extract from resources[0].properties:
| Field | Path | Output Section |
|---|
| displayName | .displayName | Use Case Name |
| description | .description | Purpose |
| severity | .severity | SOC Notification |
| query | .query | Detection Logic |
| queryFrequency | .queryFrequency | Timing |
| queryPeriod | .queryPeriod | Timing |
| tactics | .tactics[] | MITRE Mapping |
| techniques | .techniques[] | MITRE Mapping |
| entityMappings | .entityMappings[] | Alert Fields |
Step 3: Analyze KQL Query
Identify from query field:
- Tables: Map to connectors (see
references/REFERENCE.md for full mapping)
- Thresholds:
count() >= N, where X > N
- Time windows:
bin(TimeGenerated, Xm), ago(Xd)
- Embedded docs:
// DESCRIPTION:, // INVESTIGATION STEPS:, // FALSE POSITIVE:
Step 4: Infer Missing Sections
Apply inference rules from references/REFERENCE.md:
- Problem Statement <- tactic
- Kill Chain Phase <- tactic
- Compliance Frameworks <- technique
Step 5: Generate Documentation
Copy references/TEMPLATE.md and fill placeholders.
Quick Mode: Fill what you can, mark gaps with [HUMAN INPUT REQUIRED]
Guided Mode: Ask for each gap:
- "What security problem does this detection address?"
- "Who owns this detection?"
- "How should SOC be notified?"
- "What investigation steps should analysts follow?"
Step 6: Write Output
Save to {original_filename}_UseCase.md in the same directory.
Reference Files
| File | Purpose |
|---|
references/TEMPLATE.md | Copyable template with placeholders |
references/FORMS.md | Guide explaining each section |
references/REFERENCE.md | Technical details: ARM parsing, KQL analysis, inference mappings |
references/MCP_INTEGRATION.md | Optional MCP server enhancements |
expected_output.md | Complete example output |
sample_input.json | Example ARM template |
MCP Enhancement (Optional)
If available, use these MCP servers to enrich documentation:
mitreattack - Official MITRE technique descriptions
MS-Sentinel-MCP-Server - Validate table schemas and KQL
detection-nexus - Find related detections
See references/MCP_INTEGRATION.md for details.