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azure-cosmos-java

Has your agent operate NoSQL databases in Azure Cosmos DB using Java. It's good for building applications that need fast data access anywhere in the world.

What it does

This tool helps developers connect and interact with Azure Cosmos DB, a NoSQL database from Microsoft. It allows you to create, read, update, and delete data, as well as perform queries.

When to use it

  • ✓When building applications that need to store and retrieve data quickly and at scale.
  • ✓When working with large amounts of data that don't fit a traditional database model.
  • ✓To create global applications that need data access across different world regions.

Example of what to ask your AI

“How do I use the Azure Cosmos DB Java SDK to create a new item in a container?”

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-java/SKILL.md

Ready-to-paste message

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How it works

The tool acts as a library you add to your Java code. It provides ready-made commands to communicate with Azure Cosmos DB, allowing you to manipulate your data without writing all the network communication from scratch.

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-java

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Technical content (original SKILL.md)

Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.

Azure Cosmos DB SDK for Java

Client library for Azure Cosmos DB NoSQL API with global distribution and reactive patterns.

Installation

<dependency>
    <groupId>com.azure</groupId>
    <artifactId>azure-cosmos</artifactId>
    <version>LATEST</version>
</dependency>

Or use Azure SDK BOM:

<dependencyManagement>
    <dependencies>
        <dependency>
            <groupId>com.azure</groupId>
            <artifactId>azure-sdk-bom</artifactId>
            <version>{bom_version}</version>
            <type>pom</type>
            <scope>import</scope>
        </dependency>
    </dependencies>
</dependencyManagement>

<dependencies>
    <dependency>
        <groupId>com.azure</groupId>
        <artifactId>azure-cosmos</artifactId>
    </dependency>
</dependencies>

Environment Variables

COSMOS_ENDPOINT=https://<account>.documents.azure.com:443/
COSMOS_KEY=<your-primary-key>

Authentication

Key-based Authentication

import com.azure.cosmos.CosmosClient;
import com.azure.cosmos.CosmosClientBuilder;

CosmosClient client = new CosmosClientBuilder()
    .endpoint(System.getenv("COSMOS_ENDPOINT"))
    .key(System.getenv("COSMOS_KEY"))
    .buildClient();

Async Client

import com.azure.cosmos.CosmosAsyncClient;

CosmosAsyncClient asyncClient = new CosmosClientBuilder()
    .endpoint(serviceEndpoint)
    .key(key)
    .buildAsyncClient();

With Customizations

import com.azure.cosmos.ConsistencyLevel;
import java.util.Arrays;

CosmosClient client = new CosmosClientBuilder()
    .endpoint(serviceEndpoint)
    .key(key)
    .directMode(directConnectionConfig, gatewayConnectionConfig)
    .consistencyLevel(ConsistencyLevel.SESSION)
    .connectionSharingAcrossClientsEnabled(true)
    .contentResponseOnWriteEnabled(true)
    .userAgentSuffix("my-application")
    .preferredRegions(Arrays.asList("West US", "East US"))
    .buildClient();

Client Hierarchy

Class Purpose
CosmosClient / CosmosAsyncClient Account-level operations
CosmosDatabase / CosmosAsyncDatabase Database operations
CosmosContainer / CosmosAsyncContainer Container/item operations

Core Workflow

Create Database

// Sync
client.createDatabaseIfNotExists("myDatabase")
    .map(response -> client.getDatabase(response.getProperties().getId()));

// Async with chaining
asyncClient.createDatabaseIfNotExists("myDatabase")
    .map(response -> asyncClient.getDatabase(response.getProperties().getId()))
    .subscribe(database -> System.out.println("Created: " + database.getId()));

Create Container

asyncClient.createDatabaseIfNotExists("myDatabase")
    .flatMap(dbResponse -> {
        String databaseId = dbResponse.getProperties().getId();
        return asyncClient.getDatabase(databaseId)
            .createContainerIfNotExists("myContainer", "/partitionKey")
            .map(containerResponse -> asyncClient.getDatabase(databaseId)
                .getContainer(containerResponse.getProperties().getId()));
    })
    .subscribe(container -> System.out.println("Container: " + container.getId()));

CRUD Operations

import com.azure.cosmos.models.PartitionKey;

CosmosAsyncContainer container = asyncClient
    .getDatabase("myDatabase")
    .getContainer("myContainer");

// Create
container.createItem(new User("1", "John Doe", "john@example.com"))
    .flatMap(response -> {
        System.out.println("Created: " + response.getItem());
        // Read
        return container.readItem(
            response.getItem().getId(),
            new PartitionKey(response.getItem().getId()),
            User.class);
    })
    .flatMap(response -> {
        System.out.println("Read: " + response.getItem());
        // Update
        User user = response.getItem();
        user.setEmail("john.doe@example.com");
        return container.replaceItem(
            user,
            user.getId(),
            new PartitionKey(user.getId()));
    })
    .flatMap(response -> {
        // Delete
        return container.deleteItem(
            response.getItem().getId(),
            new PartitionKey(response.getItem().getId()));
    })
    .block();

Query Documents

import com.azure.cosmos.models.CosmosQueryRequestOptions;
import com.azure.cosmos.util.CosmosPagedIterable;

CosmosContainer container = client.getDatabase("myDatabase").getContainer("myContainer");


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FAQ

What is a NoSQL database?

A NoSQL database is a type of database that doesn't use the traditional format of tables with rows and columns. It's more flexible and can handle different data types and structures.

What are 'Request Units' (RUs)?

RUs are a measure of the 'cost' of an operation in Azure Cosmos DB. More complex operations or those using more resources consume more RUs.

Can I use this tool with other databases?

No, this tool is specific to Azure Cosmos DB, a database service from Microsoft.

Details

Original description by the author

Azure Cosmos DB SDK for Java. NoSQL database operations with global distribution, multi-model support, and reactive patterns.

repo: sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills

Popularity

GitHub stars
48k
Ranking position
#2303
License
MIT
Updated
10/15/2026

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