# Deploy Model

Unified Azure OpenAI model deployment skill with intelligent intent-based routing.

- Repository: https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills (1609 stars)
- Category: AI and agents
- License: MIT
- Last updated: 2026-10-30
- Runs scripts: yes, review before use

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add microsoft/azure-skills --skill deploy-model -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add microsoft/azure-skills --skill deploy-model -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add microsoft/azure-skills --skill deploy-model -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add microsoft/azure-skills --skill deploy-model -g -a gemini-cli -y`
Claude Code plugin marketplace: `/plugin marketplace add microsoft/azure-skills`

## Description

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).

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# Deploy Model

> **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.

Unified entry point for all Azure OpenAI model deployment workflows. Analyzes user intent and routes to the appropriate deployment mode.

## Quick Reference

| Mode | When to Use | Sub-Skill |
|------|-------------|-----------|
| **Preset** | Quick deployment, no customization needed | [preset/SKILL.md](preset/SKILL.md) |
| **Customize** | Full control: version, SKU, capacity, RAI policy | [customize/SKILL.md](customize/SKILL.md) |
| **Capacity Discovery** | Find where you can deploy with specific capacity | [capacity/SKILL.md](capacity/SKILL.md) |

## Intent Detection

Analyze the user's prompt and route to the correct mode:

The rest: https://github.com/microsoft/azure-skills/blob/HEAD/.github/plugins/azure-skills/skills/microsoft-foundry/models/deploy-model/SKILL.md