appinsights-instrumentation

Official source

Reference guidance for instrumenting ASP.NET Core, Node.js, and Python web apps with Azure Application Insights via auto-instrument or manual OpenTelemetry SDK setup.

Source: Microsoft

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GitHub Copilot · CompatibleClaude Code · CompatibleDevelopment

At a glance

Verified source
Best for
Understanding how to add App Insights telemetry to an Azure-hosted app
Works with
GitHub Copilot · Claude Code
Outcome
Choosing auto-instrument vs manual SDK setup by language and host
Source
microsoft/github-copilot-for-azure
OverviewUse casesHow it worksInstall and useSimilar

01 / Understand the skill

About appinsights-instrumentation

Guidance for instrumenting webapps with Azure Application Insights. Provides telemetry patterns, SDK setup, and configuration references. WHEN: how to instrument app, App Insights SDK, telemetry patterns, what is App Insights, Application Insights guidance, instrumentation examples, APM best practices.

02 / Confirm the fit

Use appinsights-instrumentation when you need to

  • Understanding how to add App Insights telemetry to an Azure-hosted app
  • Choosing auto-instrument vs manual SDK setup by language and host
  • Looking up OpenTelemetry distro/exporter setup per language

03 / See the workflow

How appinsights-instrumentation works

  1. 01Install: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/github-copilot-for-azure --skill appinsights-instrumentation
  2. 02Try: How do I instrument my ASP.NET Core App Service app with App Insights?
  3. 03Get: Language- and host-specific instrumentation guidance and SDK references.

Check before installing

Compatible platforms

GitHub Copilot · Claude Code

Best fit

Understanding how to add App Insights telemetry to an Azure-hosted app

Review the source instructions if the required output differs from the formats described above.

Install and use

Compatible with GitHub Copilot and Claude Code · Published by Microsoft

Ready to add appinsights-instrumentation?

Use the published instructions below, then provide the required input and describe the result you need.

General instructions · GitHub Copilot · Claude Code

npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/github-copilot-for-azure --skill appinsights-instrumentation

Review the source repository and license before installing third-party skills.

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