The term 'az' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program

Question

Created Powershell Azure function and trying to use "az" commands under that function app. As per docs, function runtime should resolve "az" and other module dependencies. but it doesn't work for me.

ERROR: The term 'az' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again. Microsoft.Azure.WebJobs.Script.Rpc.RpcException : Result: ERROR: The term 'az' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program.

I want to run some "az" command under function app without manually uploading modules. Is it powershell Preview version issue or something I need to correct?

requirement.psd1

@{
Az = '2.*'
}

If you mean the Azure CLI, you can take a look at the [issue](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/56544059/azure-cli-commands-not-working-inside-azure-function-apps-portal). — Charles Xu, Sep 18 '19 at 09:18
If I will copy CLI directory, probably it will work. then what is the use of requirement.psd1? — Pankaj Rawat, Sep 18 '19 at 09:22
PLEASE do not post **_pictures_** of code, errors, or sample data. why should anyone be forced to squint at your image when _you already have it as text_. also, why force those who want to help you to type in the test code _when you already have it as text_. — Lee_Dailey, Sep 18 '19 at 09:22
First of all, Azure CLI is not the PowerShell module for the function. So you can not install the CLI module like the PowerShell modules nomally. — Charles Xu, Sep 18 '19 at 09:25

Karthikeyan VK · Answer 1 · 2022-02-21T07:18:09.793

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For those who get these error in local while trying to access AZ, try this command below in an admin PowerShell instance.

Invoke-WebRequest -Uri https://aka.ms/installazurecliwindows -OutFile .\AzureCLI.msi; Start-Process msiexec.exe -Wait -ArgumentList '/I AzureCLI.msi /quiet'; rm .\AzureCLI.msi

You can get more details about installation @ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/install-azure-cli-windows?view=azure-cli-latest&tabs=azure-powershell

Make sure you restart the powershell instance

edited Feb 21 '22 at 07:18

answered Aug 21 '20 at 07:43

Karthikeyan VK

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Exactly what was needed! Thanks (do not forget to reload the shell) – Anton Yurchenko Apr 27 '21 at 07:26
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NOTE: You have to do this in an *admin* PowerShell instance (as mentioned at the link). I ran it in a user instance without luck, but running it in an admin shell worked like a charm. – zcoop98 Jun 04 '21 at 20:05
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Restart PowerShell after running this command so it updates all the changes done. – Affes Salem Dec 17 '21 at 03:28
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~Make sure to restart the powershell~ is quite important! – penny chan Mar 14 '22 at 07:55
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I think people should be restarting powershell after this – Hoecuspocus Jun 22 '23 at 17:52

score 31 · Accepted Answer · edited Sep 18 '19 at 10:41

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"Az" in the context of PowerShell probably means the Az module, with cmdlets like Add-AzAccount etc.

"az" is the cross-platform CLI, which is not a PowerShell module.

edited Sep 18 '19 at 10:41

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answered Sep 18 '19 at 09:17

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score 28 · Answer 3 · answered Apr 22 '21 at 13:39

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I got this error because I had not installed CLI. I was sent this link which downloaded the required install:

https://aka.ms/installazurecliwindows

answered Apr 22 '21 at 13:39

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Sathiamoorthy · Answer 4 · 2023-01-24T05:17:14.723

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Two ways you can solve this issue.

Install below installation file for Azure CLI in windows.

https://aka.ms/installazurecliwindows

(OR)

Install using PowerShell the below command.

Invoke-WebRequest -Uri https://aka.ms/installazurecliwindows -OutFile .\AzureCLI.msi; Start-Process msiexec.exe -Wait -ArgumentList '/I AzureCLI.msi /quiet'; rm .\AzureCLI.msi

More details: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/install-azure-cli-windows?view=azure-cli-latest&tabs=azure-cli

edited Jan 24 '23 at 05:17

answered Aug 12 '21 at 04:28

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Thanks for your answer, this really worked for me. Note - This required PowerShell to be open in Administrator mode – Rushikesh Joshi Mar 10 '23 at 19:51

score 0 · Answer 5 · answered Jul 07 '21 at 10:40

I can see PowerShell 7.x and later is the recommended version.

You can check Powershell version using below command

$PSVersionTable.PSVersion

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/azure/install-az-ps?view=azps-6.2.0

NOTE

PowerShell 7.x and later is the recommended version of PowerShell for use with the Azure Az PowerShell module on all platforms.

score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Aug 18 '21 at 22:36

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Run this to fix: Install-Module AzureAD -Force Install-module AzureADPreview -Force Install-Module -Name MSOnline -Force Import-Module Az -Force Install-Module Az -Force

answered Aug 18 '21 at 22:36

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score 0 · Answer 7 · answered Oct 05 '21 at 03:50

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Download this then this problem will not occur. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/install-azure-cli-windows?tabs=azure-cli

answered Oct 05 '21 at 03:50

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The term 'az' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program

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