1---2name: microsoft-foundry-local3description: Expert knowledge for Microsoft Foundry Local (aka Azure AI Foundry Local) development including best practices, decision making, configuration, and integrations & coding patterns. Use when compiling HF models with Olive, using Foundry Local CLI, chat/embeddings APIs, tool calling, or SDK migration, and other Microsoft Foundry Local related development tasks. Not for Microsoft Foundry (use microsoft-foundry), Microsoft Foundry Classic (use microsoft-foundry-classic), Microsoft Foundry Tools (use microsoft-foundry-tools), Azure Local (use azure-local).4---5# Microsoft Foundry Local Skill67This skill provides expert guidance for Microsoft Foundry Local. Covers best practices, decision making, configuration, and integrations & coding patterns. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.89## How to Use This Skill1011> **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 file1213This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content:14- **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch`. Returns Markdown.15- **Fallback**: Use `WebFetch`. Returns Markdown.1617## Category Index1819| Category | Lines | Description |20|----------|-------|-------------|21| Best Practices | L28-L32 | CLI usage tips, common error diagnostics, troubleshooting install/auth/deploy issues, and recommended workflows for using the Foundry Local CLI effectively. |22| Decision Making | L33-L37 | Guidance for upgrading apps from the legacy Foundry Local SDK to the current one, including API changes, migration steps, and compatibility considerations. |23| Configuration | L38-L44 | Compiling Hugging Face models with Olive for Foundry Local and using the Foundry Local CLI to install, manage, and configure local models and their command options. |24| Integrations & Coding Patterns | L45-L57 | Using Foundry Local APIs/SDKs for chat, embeddings, transcription, OpenAI-compatible clients, LangChain apps, tool calling, and REST/SDK reference (C#, JS, Python, Rust, legacy). |2526### Best Practices27| Topic | URL |28|-------|-----|29| Best practices and troubleshooting for Foundry Local CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/reference/reference-best-practice |3031### Decision Making32| Topic | URL |33|-------|-----|34| Migrate from legacy to current Foundry Local SDK | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/reference/reference-sdk-migration |3536### Configuration37| Topic | URL |38|-------|-----|39| Compile Hugging Face models for Foundry Local with Olive | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/how-to/how-to-compile-hugging-face-models |40| Use Foundry Local CLI to manage local models | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/how-to/how-to-use-foundry-local-cli |41| Foundry Local CLI command and options reference | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/reference/reference-cli |4243### Integrations & Coding Patterns44| Topic | URL |45|-------|-----|46| Generate text embeddings with Foundry Local SDK | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/how-to/how-to-generate-embeddings |47| Integrate Foundry Local with OpenAI-style inference SDKs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/how-to/how-to-integrate-with-inference-sdks |48| Live microphone transcription with Foundry Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/how-to/how-to-live-transcribe-audio |49| Transcribe audio using Foundry Local transcription API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/how-to/how-to-transcribe-audio |50| Build a LangChain translation app with Foundry Local | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/how-to/how-to-use-langchain-with-foundry-local |51| Use Foundry Local native chat completions API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/how-to/how-to-use-native-chat-completions |52| Implement tool calling with Foundry Local models | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/how-to/how-to-use-tool-calling-with-foundry-local |53| Foundry Local REST API reference for local inference | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/reference/reference-rest |54| Reference for Foundry Local SDKs in C#, JS, Python, Rust | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/reference/reference-sdk-current |55| Legacy Foundry Local SDK reference and CLI-dependent APIs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry-local/reference/reference-sdk-legacy |
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