Microsoft Launches Open-Source Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit to Train AI Coding Assistants with 45+ Expert Database Rules

Jan 24, 2026
Azure Cosmos DB Blog
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Summary

Microsoft releases open-source Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit featuring 45+ expert database rules that instantly transforms AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot into database optimization specialists, covering everything from data modeling to global distribution with a simple one-command installation.

Key Points

  • Microsoft releases the Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit, an open-source collection of skills that teaches AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot expert-level Azure Cosmos DB best practices
  • The kit includes 45+ curated rules across 8 categories covering data modeling, partition key design, query optimization, SDK best practices, indexing strategies, throughput scaling, global distribution, and monitoring
  • Developers can install the kit with one command using 'npx add-skill AzureCosmosDB/cosmosdb-agent-kit' and immediately receive production-ready guidance for common Azure Cosmos DB challenges

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