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Intelligently deploys Azure OpenAI models to optimal regions by analyzing capacity across all available regions. Automatically checks current region first and shows alternatives if needed. USE FOR: quick deployment, optimal region, best region, automatic region selection, fast setup, multi-region capacity check, high availability deployment, deploy to best location. DO NOT USE FOR: custom SKU selection (use customize), specific version selection (use customize), custom capacity configuration (use customize), PTU deployments (use customize).
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The preset skill streamlines the deployment of Azure OpenAI models by programmatically checking for capacity across regions. It first evaluates the user's current project region and, if capacity is unavailable, queries all regions to identify viable alternatives. The skill handles the end-to-end process, including authentication verification, project identification, model selection, and deployment execution using the GlobalStandard SKU.

What it does

  • Verifies Azure CLI authentication and subscription context.
  • Checks capacity for specific models in the current project region.
  • Scans all available regions for capacity if the primary region is exhausted.
  • Facilitates the selection of an alternative region and project.
  • Automates the deployment of models with the GlobalStandard SKU.
  • Monitors and reports on the status of the deployment process.

When to use it

  • When you need to deploy an Azure OpenAI model quickly without manual capacity checks.
  • When your primary region lacks sufficient capacity for a new deployment.
  • When you want to ensure high availability by selecting the best available region.
  • When setting up new AI projects within the Microsoft Foundry environment.

Advantages

  • Reduces manual effort by automating multi-region capacity lookups.
  • Prevents deployment failures caused by regional capacity constraints.
  • Ensures consistent deployment configurations using GlobalStandard SKU.
  • Provides clear paths for error handling and quota management.

Usage examples

“Deploy my GPT-4o model to the best available region.”
The agent checks the current project region, finds it full, scans other regions, presents the best options, and deploys the model to the selected location.
“I need to set up a new model deployment but I am not sure which region has space.”
The agent queries all regions for the specified model's capacity and guides you through selecting a region that can accommodate the deployment.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://mp-staging.autogineer.com/agent-skills/microsoft/preset/download

  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip preset.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by Microsoft

Deploy Model to Optimal Region

Automates intelligent Azure OpenAI model deployment by checking capacity across regions and deploying to the best available option.

What This Skill Does

  1. Verifies Azure authentication and project scope

  2. Checks capacity in current project's region

  3. If no capacity: analyzes all regions and shows available alternatives

  4. Filters projects by selected region

  5. Supports creating new projects if needed

  6. Deploys model with GlobalStandard SKU

  7. Monitors deployment progress

Prerequisites

  • Azure CLI installed and configured

  • Active Azure subscription with Cognitive Services read/create permissions

  • Microsoft Foundry project resource ID (PROJECT_RESOURCE_ID env var or provided interactively)

    • Format: /subscriptions/{sub-id}/resourceGroups/{rg}/providers/Microsoft.CognitiveServices/accounts/{account}/projects/{project}

    • Found in: Microsoft Foundry portal → Project → Overview → Resource ID

Quick Workflow

Fast Path (Current Region Has Capacity)
1. Check authentication → 2. Get project → 3. Check current region capacity
→ 4. Deploy immediately
Alternative Region Path (No Capacity)
1. Check authentication → 2. Get project → 3. Check current region (no capacity)
→ 4. Query all regions → 5. Show alternatives → 6. Select region + project
→ 7. Deploy

Deployment Phases

PhaseActionKey Commands
1. Verify AuthCheck Azure CLI login and subscriptionaz account show, az login
2. Get ProjectParse PROJECT_RESOURCE_ID ARM ID, verify existsaz cognitiveservices account show
3. Get ModelList available models, user selects model + versionaz cognitiveservices account list-models
4. Check Current RegionQuery capacity using GlobalStandard SKUaz rest --method GET .../modelCapacities
5. Multi-Region QueryIf no local capacity, query all regionsSame capacity API without location filter
6. Select Region + ProjectUser picks region; find or create projectaz cognitiveservices account list, az cognitiveservices account create
7. DeployGenerate unique name, calculate capacity (50% available, min 50 TPM), create deploymentaz cognitiveservices account deployment create

For detailed step-by-step instructions, see workflow reference.

Error Handling

ErrorSymptomResolution
Auth failureaz account show returns errorRun az login then az account set --subscription <id>
No quotaAll regions show 0 capacityDefer to the quota skill for increase requests and troubleshooting; check existing deployments; try alternative models
Model not foundEmpty capacity listVerify model name with az cognitiveservices account list-models; check case sensitivity
Name conflict"deployment already exists"Append suffix to deployment name (handled automatically by generate_deployment_name script)
Region unavailableRegion doesn't support modelSelect a different region from the available list
Permission denied"Forbidden" or "Unauthorized"Verify Cognitive Services Contributor role: az role assignment list --assignee <user>

Advanced Usage

# Custom capacity
az cognitiveservices account deployment create ... --sku-capacity <value>

# Check deployment status
az cognitiveservices account deployment show --name <acct> --resource-group <rg> --deployment-name <name> --query "{Status:properties.provisioningState}"

# Delete deployment
az cognitiveservices account deployment delete --name <acct> --resource-group <rg> --deployment-name <name>

Notes

  • SKU: GlobalStandard only — API Version: 2024-10-01 (GA stable)

Related Skills

  • microsoft-foundry - Parent skill for Microsoft Foundry operations

  • quota — For quota viewing, increase requests, and troubleshooting quota errors, defer to this skill

  • azure-quick-review - Review Azure resources for compliance

  • cost-estimation - Estimate costs through the separately installed azure-cost plugin

  • azure-validate - Validate Azure infrastructure before deployment

Files

Requirements and compatibility

Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro, OpenCode, Goose, Amp, Roo Code, JetBrains Junie, Factory Droid, Devin (ex-Windsurf), Mistral Vibe, OpenHands, Letta

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Needs: Needs a command-line tool

Security

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Attribution and licence

Created by
Microsoft
Publisher
Microsoft (Official)
Source
microsoft/skills · .github/plugins/azure-skills/skills/microsoft-foundry/models/deploy-model/preset · commit 0696600
Licence
MIT License (redistribution allowed)
  • LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from .github/plugins/azure-skills/LICENSE)
  • ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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