azure-policy

Author, manage, and enforce custom Azure Policy definitions and initiatives.

Updated Mar 16, 2026

Search Tags:#compliance #governance #initiative management #policy definition #Azure Policy

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npx skills add https://github.com/ivegamsft/work-tracker --skill azure-policy-ivegamsft

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Skill: azure-policy
Source: https://github.com/ivegamsft/work-tracker/tree/main/.agents/skills/azure-policy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ivegamsft/work-tracker --skill azure-policy-ivegamsft

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires bash, git, grep, find, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for authoring, managing, and enforcing custom Azure Policy definitions and initiatives to maintain Azure governance and compliance.

Core Features & Use Cases

Custom Policy Definition: Author and manage custom Azure Policy definitions.
Policy Initiative Composition: Bundle related policy definitions into initiatives.
Remediation Automation: Generate remediation tasks for DeployIfNotExists policies.
Compliance Reporting: Generate compliance queries for Azure Resource Graph and KQL.
Regulatory Mapping: Map organizational controls to regulatory frameworks like CIS, NIST 800-53, and ISO 27001.

Quick Start

Use the azure-policy skill to create a new policy definition for denying unapproved VM SKUs.

Frequently Asked Questions about azure-policy

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I author custom Azure Policy definitions for governance and compliance management?▼

You can author custom Azure Policy definitions by using provided templates and scripts to create rules that enforce governance and compliance. This Skill supports policy-as-code authoring to manage organizational controls directly through code.

Can I bundle multiple Azure Policy definitions into a single initiative?▼

Yes, you can bundle related Azure Policy definitions into policy initiatives. This allows you to group rules together for streamlined governance management and apply them collectively to your Azure environment.

What's the best way to map Azure Policy controls to regulatory frameworks like NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001?▼

The best way to map Azure Policy controls to regulatory frameworks like NIST 800-53, CIS, and ISO 27001 is by using the built-in reference materials. These references align your custom policy definitions with specific regulatory compliance standards.

Do I need Bash and Git to manage policy-as-code workflows?▼

Yes, you need Bash, Git, Grep, and Find installed to manage policy-as-code workflows. These dependencies are required for scripting, version control, and reference management when authoring and enforcing custom Azure Policy definitions.

How do I generate compliance queries for Azure Resource Graph using KQL?▼

You can generate compliance queries for Azure Resource Graph by using KQL templates provided within the Skill. These queries help you evaluate resource compliance state against your deployed custom Azure Policy definitions and initiatives.

Does this support generating remediation tasks for DeployIfNotExists policies?▼

Yes, this supports generating remediation tasks for DeployIfNotExists policies. You can automate remediation to ensure existing Azure resources comply with your custom policy definitions without requiring manual intervention for each non-compliant resource.