# Support


## How to use Azure Developer CLI

The Azure Developer CLI (azd) is a developer-centric command-line interface (CLI) tool for building Azure applications. For more information on Azure Developer CLI, head over to [learn.microsoft.com][learn-doc]! Pick up your [templates][gh-template] as samples to [get started][azd-link] before building own Azure applications.

## How to file issues and get help  

This project uses [GitHub Issues][gh-issue] to track bugs and feature requests. Please search the [existing issues][exist-issue] before filing new issues to avoid duplicates. For new issues, file your bug or 
feature request as a new Issue.

For help and questions about using this project, please look at our [wiki][wiki] for using Azure Developer CLI and our [CONTRIBUTING doc][contribute] if you want to contribute. 

## Microsoft Support Policy  

Microsoft will assist with supported open-source technologies. Customers who request support for design guidance or development assistance may be directed to forums or community support. Customers may also have to work with our Linux partners or software vendors directly for scenarios that aren't supported by Microsoft. For more information see [Open-source technology support scope](https://learn.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/azure/cloud-services/support-linux-open-source-technology#open-source-technology-support-matrix)

Support for Azure Developer CLI is limited to the resources listed above.

[gh-issue]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-dev/issues/new/choose
[exist-issue]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-dev/issues
[wiki]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-dev/wiki
[contribute]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-dev/blob/main/cli/azd/CONTRIBUTING.md
[azd-link]: https://aka.ms/azure-dev
[learn-doc]: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/developer/azure-developer-cli/overview
[gh-template]: https://aka.ms/azure-dev/templates

## Troubleshoot Azure Developer CLI

If you an encounter an unexpected issue while working with azd, rerun the command with the `--debug` switch to enable additional debugging and diagnostic output. For more information see [Troubleshoot Azure Developer CLI | Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/developer/azure-developer-cli/troubleshoot?tabs=Browser)