azure-compute
// Recommend Azure VM sizes, VM Scale Sets (VMSS), and configurations based on workload requirements, performance needs, and budget constraints. No Azure account required — uses public documentation and the Azure Retail Prices API. USE FOR: recommend VM size, which VM should I use, choose Azure VM, VM
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SKILL.md Frontmatter
nameazure-compute
descriptionAzure VM and VMSS router for recommendations, pricing, autoscale, orchestration, and connectivity troubleshooting. WHEN: Azure VM, VMSS, scale set, recommend, compare, server, website, burstable, lightweight, VM family, workload, GPU, learning, simulation, dev/test, backend, autoscale, load balancer, Flexible orchestration, Uniform orchestration, cost estimate, connect, refused, Linux, black screen, reset password, reach VM, port 3389, NSG, troubleshoot.
licenseMIT
metadata[object Object]
Azure Compute Skill
Routes Azure VM requests to the appropriate workflow based on user intent.
When to Use This Skill
Activate this skill when the user:
- Asks about Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) or VM Scale Sets (VMSS)
- Asks about choosing a VM, VM sizing, pricing, or cost estimates
- Needs a workload-based recommendation for scenarios like database, GPU, deep learning, HPC, web tier, or dev/test
- Mentions VM families, autoscale, load balancing, or Flexible versus Uniform orchestration
- Wants to troubleshoot Azure VM connectivity issues such as unreachable VMs, RDP/SSH failures, black screens, NSG/firewall issues, or credential resets
- Uses prompts like "Help me choose a VM"
Routing
User intent?
├─ Recommend / choose / compare / price a VM or VMSS
│ └─ Route to [VM Recommender](workflows/vm-recommender/vm-recommender.md)
│
├─ Can't connect / RDP / SSH / troubleshoot a VM
│ └─ Route to [VM Troubleshooter](workflows/vm-troubleshooter/vm-troubleshooter.md)
│
└─ Unclear
└─ Ask: "Are you looking for a VM recommendation, or troubleshooting a connectivity issue?"
| Signal | Workflow |
|---|---|
| "recommend VM", "which VM", "VM size", "VM pricing", "VMSS", "scale set" | VM Recommender |
| "can't connect", "RDP", "SSH", "NSG blocking", "reset password", "black screen" | VM Troubleshooter |
Workflows
| Workflow | Purpose | References |
|---|---|---|
| VM Recommender | Recommend VM sizes, VMSS, pricing using public APIs/docs | vm-families, retail-prices-api, vmss-guide |
| VM Troubleshooter | Diagnose and resolve VM connectivity failures (RDP/SSH) | cannot-connect-to-vm |