azure-well-architected

Assess and optimize Azure workloads using the Well-Architected Framework.

686|107|Updated Jan 27, 2026
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Skill: azure-well-architected
Source: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills/tree/main/skills/azure-well-architected
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-well-architected-microsoftdocs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive guidance for designing, assessing, and optimizing Azure cloud workloads according to Microsoft's Well-Architected Framework, ensuring cost-efficiency, reliability, performance, security, and operational excellence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Design Review Checklists: Access checklists for cost, operations, performance, reliability, and security.
  • Recommendations: Get expert advice on optimizing various aspects of Azure workloads.
  • Service Guides: Find WAF-aligned best practices for specific Azure services.
  • Use Case: When architecting a new Azure solution, use this Skill to access design principles and checklists to ensure it meets all Well-Architected criteria from the outset.

Quick Start

Use the azure-well-architected skill to find the design review checklist for Azure security.

Frequently Asked Questions about azure-well-architected

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

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What is the Azure Well-Architected Framework and what does it evaluate?

The Azure Well-Architected Framework evaluates cloud architecture across five pillars: cost, operations, performance, reliability, and security. It provides design principles, tradeoffs, and assessment questions to ensure workloads meet best practices.

How do I review my existing Azure workload for reliability and security best practices?

Review existing Azure workloads by accessing design review checklists and WAF-aligned service guides. This retrieves assessment questions and expert recommendations to identify optimization opportunities and architecture tradeoffs.

Can I get best practice recommendations for specific Azure services?

Yes, you can retrieve WAF-aligned service guides for specific Azure services. These guides provide targeted best practices and recommendations to optimize individual service configurations within your overall cloud architecture.

Does the Azure Well-Architected assessment require network access?

Yes, assessing Azure architecture requires network access. It uses fetch tools to retrieve Microsoft documentation, design checklists, and workload patterns dynamically for accurate optimization guidance.

What's the best way to design a new Azure solution for operational excellence?

The best way to design a new Azure solution is applying WAF design principles from the outset. Access operational excellence checklists and design review questions to validate architecture decisions before deployment.