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deploy-model
Agent skill frommicrosoft/azure-skills
Unified Azure OpenAI model deployment skill with intelligent intent-based routing. Handles quick preset deployments, fully customized deployments (version/SKU/capacity/RAI policy), and capacity discovery across regions and projects. USE FOR: deploy model, deploy gpt, create deployment, model deployment, deploy openai model, set up model, provision model, find capacity, check model availability, where can I deploy, best region for model, capacity analysis. DO NOT USE FOR: listing existing deployments (use foundry_models_deployments_list MCP tool), deleting deployments, agent creation (use agent/create), project creation (use project/create).
How to install deploy-model
npx skills add microsoft/azure-skills# or add only this skill to Claude Code: copy the folder
skills/microsoft-foundry/models/deploy-model/
# into
~/.claude/skills/deploy-model/ (all projects)
.claude/skills/deploy-model/ (one project)
1# Deploy Model23> **Scope — read this first.** This skill creates model deployments **out-of-band** via Azure CLI / MCP / portal. For azd-managed Foundry projects (those scaffolded from `azd ai agent init`), declare deployments in `azure.yaml services.ai-project.deployments[]` instead — `azd ai agent init` writes the entry from the sample manifest and `azd provision` creates the deployment through Bicep. See [foundry-agent/create/create-hosted.md](../../foundry-agent/create/create-hosted.md) for the Golden Path. Use this skill only for: (a) Foundry projects not managed by an azd project, (b) ad-hoc deployments outside the azd lifecycle.45Unified entry point for all Azure OpenAI model deployment workflows. Analyzes user intent and routes to the appropriate deployment mode.67## Quick Reference89| Mode | When to Use | Sub-Skill |10|------|-------------|-----------|11| **Preset** | Quick deployment, no customization needed | [preset/SKILL.md](preset/SKILL.md) |12| **Customize** | Full control: version, SKU, capacity, RAI policy | [customize/SKILL.md](customize/SKILL.md) |13| **Capacity Discovery** | Find where you can deploy with specific capacity | [capacity/SKILL.md](capacity/SKILL.md) |1415## Intent Detection1617Analyze the user's prompt and route to the correct mode:1819```20User Prompt21 │22 ├─ Simple deployment (no modifiers)23 │ "deploy gpt-4o", "set up a model"24 │ └─> PRESET mode25 │26 ├─ Customization keywords present27…
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