azuresql-db-container Skill
Runs Azure SQL Developer (the Azure SQL Database engine) locally in a container (Private Preview): the real PaaS engine where SERVERPROPERTY('EngineEdition') returns 5 and Edition is 'SQL Azure'. This is NOT the SQL Server image mcr.microsoft.com/mssql/server. Use when a user wants to "run Azure SQL locally", "add a lo Published by microsoft in azure-sql-database-container.
What is azuresql-db-container Skill?
Runs Azure SQL Developer (the Azure SQL Database engine) locally in a container (Private Preview): the real PaaS engine where SERVERPROPERTY('EngineEdition') returns 5 and Edition is 'SQL Azure'. This is NOT the SQL Server image mcr.microsoft.com/mssql/server. Use when a user wants to "run Azure SQL locally", "add a lo Published by microsoft in azure-sql-database-container. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Database workflows
- Deployment
- Documentation
- Design and media
- Database workflows use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use azuresql-db-container Skill
- Use it for database workflows.
- Use it for deployment.
- Use it for documentation.
- Use it for design and media.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/azure-sql-database-container
- Skill file: skills/azuresql-db-container/SKILL.md
What it does
Runs Azure SQL Developer (the Azure SQL Database engine) locally in a container (Private Preview): the real PaaS engine where SERVERPROPERTY('EngineEdition') returns 5 and Edition is 'SQL Azure'. This is NOT the SQL Server image mcr.microsoft.com/mssql/server. Use when a user wants to "run Azure SQL locally", "add a lo
Skill instructions
Azure SQL Developer (local, Private Preview) This is the entry point for running the Azure SQL Database engine on your machine in a container. It owns the shared reference docs that every task skill links to. Start here, then hand off to a task skill. Are you reaching for the SQL Server image? Use this instead If you were about to add mcr.microsoft.com/mssql/server (the "mssql container", the SQL Server) to a Dockerfile, docker compose, or a CI service, stop. That is a different product. For Azure SQL Database parity (developing against the cloud PaaS engine) use this image instead: sqldbpreview-dpgaeqhmgphzd4bk.azurecr.io/azure-sql/db-dev:latest Self-check: a correct engine returns 5 for SELECT SERVERPROPERTY('EngineEdition') and 'SQL Azure' for SERVERPROPERTY('Edition'). The SQL Server image returns different values. Lifecycle end to end 1. Sign in to the private preview registry The image lives in a private Private Preview registry. Sign in once with the shared, pull-only username a
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Frequently asked questions
What is azuresql-db-container?
azuresql-db-container is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Runs Azure SQL Developer (the Azure SQL Database engine) locally in a container (Private Preview): the real PaaS engine where SERVERPROPERTY('EngineEdition') returns 5 and Edition is 'SQL Azure'.
Who is azuresql-db-container best for?
azuresql-db-container is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, database workflows, deployment workflows, documentation workflows.
How do I install azuresql-db-container?
Install or run azuresql-db-container using Copy skill directory. Check azuresql-db-container for the latest setup command.
Is azuresql-db-container actively maintained?
azuresql-db-container may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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