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azure-cosmos-db-py

Lets your agent build NoSQL services in Azure Cosmos DB with good practices. It helps ensure the database is secure and reliable.

What it does

This code helps build and manage data in a database called Azure Cosmos DB. It ensures data is stored in an organized and secure way, following good programming practices.

When to use it

  • ✓When creating a new data service for an application.
  • ✓When needing to ensure data is stored securely.
  • ✓When developing an application that uses Azure Cosmos DB.

Example of what to ask your AI

“Set up the Azure Cosmos DB database for my application.”

Want more? Open the sections below.

How to use

The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.

Skill link

https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/blob/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/azure-cosmos-db-py/SKILL.md

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How it works

The code connects to Azure Cosmos DB using secure credentials. It organizes data into models and ensures operations are performed efficiently and securely.

Installation

Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.

In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:

npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill azure-cosmos-db-py

Or download just the file:

curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/azure-cosmos-db-py/SKILL.md -o SKILL.md
Technical content (original SKILL.md)

Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.

Bundled upstream support

Supporting files are included at skill-relative paths. See UPSTREAM-NOTICE.md for their pinned sources, licenses, hashes, and import changes.

Restored helper safety

The integration fixture in assets/conftest_template.py connects to the configured Cosmos endpoint; cleanup_test_docs deletes records explicitly added to its tracking list. Use only an isolated disposable test container with test-only records, never production data. Copying the template does not connect to Cosmos.

Cosmos DB Service Implementation

Build production-grade Azure Cosmos DB NoSQL services following clean code, security best practices, and TDD principles.

Installation

pip install azure-cosmos azure-identity

Environment Variables

COSMOS_ENDPOINT=https://<account>.documents.azure.com:443/
COSMOS_DATABASE_NAME=<database-name>
COSMOS_CONTAINER_ID=<container-id>
# For emulator only (not production)
COSMOS_KEY=<emulator-key>

Authentication

DefaultAzureCredential (preferred):

from azure.cosmos import CosmosClient
from azure.identity import DefaultAzureCredential

client = CosmosClient(
    url=os.environ["COSMOS_ENDPOINT"],
    credential=DefaultAzureCredential()
)

Emulator (local development):

from azure.cosmos import CosmosClient

client = CosmosClient(
    url="https://localhost:8081",
    credential=os.environ["COSMOS_KEY"],
    connection_verify=False
)

Architecture Overview

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                         FastAPI Router                          │
│  - Auth dependencies (get_current_user, get_current_user_required)
│  - HTTP error responses (HTTPException)                         │
└──────────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────┘
                               │
┌──────────────────────────────▼──────────────────────────────────┐
│                        Service Layer                            │
│  - Business logic and validation                                │
│  - Document ↔ Model conversion                                  │
│  - Graceful degradation when Cosmos unavailable                 │
└──────────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────┘
                               │
┌──────────────────────────────▼──────────────────────────────────┐
│                     Cosmos DB Client Module                     │
│  - Singleton container initialization                           │
│  - Dual auth: DefaultAzureCredential (Azure) / Key (emulator)   │
│  - Async wrapper via run_in_threadpool                          │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Quick Start

1. Client Module Setup

Create a singleton Cosmos client with dual authentication:

# db/cosmos.py
from azure.cosmos import CosmosClient
from azure.identity import DefaultAzureCredential
from starlette.concurrency import run_in_threadpool

_cosmos_container = None

def _is_emulator_endpoint(endpoint: str) -> bool:
    return "localhost" in endpoint or "127.0.0.1" in endpoint

async def get_container():
    global _cosmos_container
    if _cosmos_container is None:
        if _is_emulator_endpoint(settings.cosmos_endpoint):
            client = CosmosClient(
                url=settings.cosmos_endpoint,
                credential=settings.cosmos_key,
                connection_verify=False
            )
        else:
            client = CosmosClient(
                url=settings.cosmos_endpoint,
                credential=DefaultAzureCredential()
            )
        db = client.get_database_client(settings.cosmos_database_name)
        _cosmos_container = db.get_container_client(settings.cosmos_container_id)
    return _cosmos_container

Full implementation: See references/client-setup.md

2. Pydantic Model Hierarchy

Use five-tier model pattern for clean separation:

class ProjectBase(BaseModel):           # Shared fields
    name: str = Field(..., min_length=1, max_length=200)

class ProjectCreate(ProjectBase):       # Creation request
    workspace_id: str = Field(..., alias="workspaceId")

class ProjectUpdate(BaseModel):         # Partial updates (all optional)
    name: Optional[str] = Field(None, min_length=1)

class Project(ProjectBase):             # API response
    id: str
    created_at: datetime = Field(..., alias="createdAt")


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FAQ

What is Azure Cosmos DB?

It's a NoSQL database service from Microsoft that allows you to store and query data quickly and at scale.

What are 'clean code best practices'?

These are methods and conventions that make code easier to understand, maintain, and secure, like organizing code and avoiding common errors.

What is TDD?

TDD stands for Test-Driven Development. It's a practice where you write tests before writing the main code, ensuring everything works as expected.

Details

Original description by the author

Build production-grade Azure Cosmos DB NoSQL services following clean code, security best practices, and TDD principles.

repo: sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills

Popularity

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License
MIT
Updated
10/15/2026

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