azure-postgres

Configure passwordless authentication with Microsoft Entra ID for existing Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server. This skill focuses on setting up Entra ID authentication, managing user access, and migrating from password-based authentication.

When Azure MCP is enabled, use these tools for PostgreSQL operations:

| CLI prefix | az postgres flexible-server | | MCP tools | azurepostgres | | Best for | Relational data, PostgreSQL compatibility, PostGIS | | Engine versions | PostgreSQL 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (recommended) |

Create new Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server instances and configure passwordless authentication with Microsoft Entra ID. Set up developer access, managed identities for apps, group-based permissions, and migrate from password-based to Entra ID authentication. Trigger phrases include "passwordless for postgres", "entra id postgres", "azure ad postgres authentication", "postgres managed identity", "migrate postgres to passwordless". Source: microsoft/github-copilot-for-azure.