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azure-keyvault-keys-ts
Manage cryptographic keys using Azure Key Vault Keys SDK for JavaScript (@azure/keyvault-keys). Use when creating, encrypting/decrypting, signing, or rotating keys.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific commands and patterns for managing cryptographic keys in Azure Key Vault that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires @azure/identity, @azure/keyvault-keys installed locally. Requires azure account access. About 3k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Azure Key Vault Keys SDK for TypeScript Manage cryptographic keys with Azure Key Vault. Installation Environment Variables Authentication Secrets Operations Create/Set Secret Get Secret List Secrets Delete Secret Keys Operations Create Keys Get Key List Keys Rotate Key Delete Key Cryptographic Operations Create CryptographyClient Encrypt/Decrypt Sign/Verify Wrap/Unwrap Keys Backup and Restore Key Types Error Handling Best Practices 1. Use DefaultAzureCredential - Works across dev and production 2. Enable soft-delete - Required for production vaults 3. Set expiration dates - On both keys and secrets 4. Use key rotation policies - Automate key rotation 5. Limit key operations - Only grant needed operations (encrypt, sign, etc.) 6. Browser not supported - These SDKs are Node.js only When to Use This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview. Limitations Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above. Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review. Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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