Install the Azure Developer CLI
To get started with the Azure Developer CLI (azd), you can install the tool locally or use it from a cloud environment such as GitHub Codespaces. The Azure Developer CLI can be installed with a single command and supports a variety of platforms and environments. This module assumes a local installation of azd, but you can read more about the pros and cons of the different development environment choices on the supported environments page.
When you install azd, the following tools are also installed within azd scope (meaning they are not installed globally) and are removed if azd is uninstalled:
- The GitHub CLI
- The Bicep CLI
Install azd on your preferred environment using one of the following commands:
To verify the installation completed successfully, run the following command:
azd version
The console output should display the currently installed version of azd. For additional guidance around installing, updating, and uninstalling azd, visit the installation page.