The skill
Expert knowledge for Chaos Studio development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when automating Chaos Studio via CLI/ARM, configuring AKS pod faults, securing Private Link/RBAC, or choosing Workspaces vs classic, and other Chaos Studio related development tasks. Not for Azure Monitor (use azure-monitor), Azure Resiliency (use azure-resiliency), Azure Reliability (use azure-reliability), Azure Defender For Cloud (use azure-defender-for-cloud).
Chaos Studio Skill
This skill provides expert guidance for Chaos Studio. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.
How to Use This Skill
IMPORTANT for Agent: Use the Category Index below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., L35-L120), use read_file with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., [security.md](security.md)), use read_file on the linked reference file
IMPORTANT for Agent: If metadata.generated_at is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If mcp_microsoftdocs tools are not available, suggest the user install it: Installation Guide
This skill requires network access to fetch documentation content:
- Preferred: Use
mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch with query string from=learn-agent-skill. Returns Markdown.
- Fallback: Use
fetch_webpage with query string from=learn-agent-skill&accept=text/markdown. Returns Markdown.
Category Index
| Category |
Lines |
Description |
| Troubleshooting |
L36-L44 |
Diagnosing and fixing Chaos Studio agent, workspace, scenario, and classic experiment issues, including status verification, known errors, and common deployment/runtime failures. |
| Best Practices |
L45-L50 |
Guidance on designing Chaos Studio scenarios to test AKS node resilience and on filtering/targeting specific Azure resources when configuring chaos experiments. |
| Decision Making |
L51-L56 |
Guidance on when to use Chaos Workspaces vs classic Experiments and how to migrate existing Chaos Studio classic experiments into Workspaces. |
| Limits & Quotas |
L57-L63 |
Limits, quotas, and known issues for Chaos Studio classic and Workspaces preview, including experiment constraints, feature gaps, and current platform limitations. |
| Security |
L64-L78 |
Networking, identity, RBAC, AKS auth, IP allowlists, Private Link, CMK, and least-privilege role setup to securely run and manage Chaos Studio experiments and workspaces. |
| Configuration |
L79-L91 |
Configuring Chaos Studio experiments: AKS pod faults, fault/action library, workspaces/scenarios via CLI, VNet injection, and classic target selection (static/dynamic, capabilities, Azure Policy). |
| Integrations & Coding Patterns |
L92-L114 |
Patterns and examples for automating, integrating, and scripting Chaos Studio experiments and agents using CLI, ARM/Bicep, REST, Logic Apps, and Azure monitoring/telemetry tools. |
| Deployment |
L115-L122 |
Checking OS/region/model compatibility, and deploying Chaos Studio classic experiments and targets using ARM templates, including version and fault support details. |
Troubleshooting
| Topic |
URL |
| Resolve known Chaos Studio agent issues |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-agent-known-issues |
| Troubleshoot Azure Chaos Studio agent issues |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-agent-troubleshooting |
| Verify and diagnose Chaos Studio agent status |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-agent-verify-status |
| Troubleshoot Chaos Studio Workspaces and scenarios |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/troubleshoot-workspaces-scenarios |
| Troubleshoot Azure Chaos Studio classic experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/troubleshooting |
Best Practices
| Topic |
URL |
| Test AKS node resilience with Chaos Studio Workspaces |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-aks-guidance |
| Filter and target resources in Chaos Studio Scenarios |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-workspaces-resource-targeting |
Decision Making
| Topic |
URL |
| Migrate from Chaos Studio classic experiments to Workspaces |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-migrate-from-classic |
| Choose between Chaos Workspaces and Experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-workspaces-vs-experiments |
Limits & Quotas
| Topic |
URL |
| Review limitations and known issues for Chaos Experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-limitations |
| Review Chaos Studio classic service limits and quotas |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-service-limits |
| Review Chaos Studio Workspaces preview limitations |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-workspaces-limitations |
Security
| Topic |
URL |
| Understand Chaos Studio agent networking and identity |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-agent-concepts |
| Configure AKS authentication for Chaos Experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-aks-authentication |
| Prepare and secure AKS for Chaos Studio extension |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-aks-extension-install |
| Authorize Chaos Studio IP ranges for AKS experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-aks-ip-ranges |
| Assign RBAC permissions for Chaos Studio experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-assign-experiment-permissions |
| Configure customer-managed keys for Chaos Studio classic |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-configure-customer-managed-keys |
| Review supported resources and roles for Chaos Studio |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-fault-providers |
| Configure permissions and security for Chaos Experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-permissions-security |
| Configure Private Link for Chaos Studio agent |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-private-link-agent-service |
| Configure Chaos Studio Workspace permissions and identities |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-workspace-permissions |
| Create least-privilege custom roles for Chaos Studio Workspaces |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-workspaces-least-privilege-roles |
Configuration
| Topic |
URL |
| Use Chaos Studio AKS extension for pod-level faults |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-aks-extension-overview |
| Use Chaos Studio fault and action library |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-fault-library |
| Manage Chaos Studio Workspaces and Scenarios via CLI |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-manage-cli |
| Set up virtual network injection for Chaos Studio |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-private-networking |
| Run and manage classic Chaos Studio experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-run-experiment |
| Configure target selection for classic experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-target-selection |
| Configure targets and capabilities for classic experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-targets-capabilities |
| Configure dynamic targets in portal for classic experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-tutorial-dynamic-target-portal |
| Configure Chaos Studio classic targets via Azure Policy |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/sample-policy-targets |
Integrations & Coding Patterns
| Topic |
URL |
| Use Chaos Studio relay container for private networks |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/azure-container-instance-details |
| Deploy Chaos Studio agent with ARM templates |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-agent-arm-template |
| Deploy Chaos Studio classic experiments with Bicep |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-bicep |
| Measure Chaos Experiment impact with Azure Monitor Workbooks |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-fault-metrics-and-dashboard |
| Manage Chaos Experiments with REST API samples |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-samples-rest-api |
| Send Chaos Studio agent telemetry to Application Insights |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-set-up-app-insights |
| Send Chaos Studio experiment telemetry to Azure Monitor |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-set-up-azure-monitor |
| Simulate Microsoft Entra ID outages with classic experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-tutorial-aad-outage-portal |
| Define agent-based CPU pressure experiments with Azure CLI |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-tutorial-agent-based-cli |
| Configure agent-based faults in portal for classic experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-tutorial-agent-based-portal |
| Configure AKS Chaos Mesh faults with Azure CLI |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-tutorial-aks-cli |
| Create AKS Chaos Mesh faults in portal for classic experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-tutorial-aks-portal |
| Simulate availability zone down on VM scale sets |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-tutorial-availability-zone-down-portal |
| Simulate DNS outages with NSG rules in classic experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-tutorial-dns-outage |
| Configure dynamic VM targets with Azure CLI for Chaos Experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-tutorial-dynamic-target-cli |
| Script service-direct faults with Azure CLI and REST |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-tutorial-service-direct-cli |
| Create service-direct faults in portal for classic experiments |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-tutorial-service-direct-portal |
| Use CLI and portal experiment examples in Chaos Studio |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/experiment-examples |
| Schedule recurring classic experiments with Logic Apps |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/tutorial-schedule |
Deployment
| Topic |
URL |
| Check OS and fault support for Chaos Studio agent |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-agent-os-support |
| Check regional availability for Chaos Studio models |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-region-availability |
| Check Chaos Studio classic version compatibility |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/chaos-studio-versions |
| Deploy classic experiments with ARM template samples |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/sample-template-experiment |
| Deploy Chaos Studio targets via ARM templates |
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/chaos-studio/sample-template-targets |