azure-deployment-preflight

Validate Bicep syntax, preview changes, and check Azure RBAC permissions.

1|Updated Feb 15, 2026
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Skill: azure-deployment-preflight
Source: https://github.com/ajilantony/copilot-agentops/tree/main/skills/azure-deployment-preflight
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ajilantony/copilot-agentops --skill azure-deployment-preflight-ajilantony

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents costly deployment errors by performing comprehensive preflight validation of Bicep deployments to Azure, ensuring syntax correctness, identifying potential issues, and checking permissions before actual deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bicep Syntax Validation: Checks Bicep files for syntax errors using the Bicep CLI.
  • What-If Analysis: Previews infrastructure changes using azd provision --preview or az deployment ... --what-if.
  • Permission Checks: Verifies if the user has the necessary Azure RBAC permissions for deployment.
  • Project Type Detection: Automatically adapts to azd projects or standalone Bicep files.
  • Use Case: Before deploying a new microservice infrastructure defined in Bicep, use this skill to catch syntax errors, preview the exact resources that will be created or modified, and confirm you have the correct permissions, thus avoiding deployment failures and unexpected changes.

Quick Start

Run a preflight validation for my Bicep deployment in the 'infra' directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about azure-deployment-preflight

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I validate Bicep syntax and preview Azure deployment changes before executing?

You can validate Bicep syntax and preview changes by running a preflight validation that executes what-if analysis using Azure CLI or Azure Developer CLI. It identifies potential issues and generates a Markdown report of findings and recommendations.

What is Azure deployment preflight validation and when do I need it?

Azure deployment preflight validation is a pre-execution check for Bicep files that verifies syntax, previews what-if infrastructure changes, and confirms RBAC permissions. You need it to catch errors and avoid unexpected changes before deploying to Azure.

Can I use this preflight validation with both Azure CLI and Azure Developer CLI workflows?

Yes, preflight validation supports both Azure CLI and Azure Developer CLI workflows. It automatically detects project types, locates Bicep and parameter files, and adapts the validation process to your specific azd or standalone Bicep setup.

How do I check if I have the necessary Azure RBAC permissions for Bicep deployment?

You can check Azure RBAC permissions by running a preflight validation that verifies your account has the necessary permissions for deployment. It includes this check alongside syntax validation and what-if analysis in the final report.

Does preflight validation work with standalone Bicep files or only azd projects?

Preflight validation works with both standalone Bicep files and azd projects. It automatically detects the project type, locates the relevant Bicep and parameter files, and adapts its validation workflow to your specific infrastructure setup.

What does the Bicep what-if analysis report include after preflight validation?

The what-if analysis report includes detailed Markdown findings of syntax errors, previewed infrastructure changes, and Azure RBAC permission checks. It provides actionable recommendations to resolve issues before executing your Bicep deployment.