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Now you can filter and transform azd JSON output using JMESPath queries, Azure Developer CLI (azd) now supports JMESPath queries on JSON output, including error messages. Pass --query to extract exactly what you need.

Azure Developer CLI now supports direct deployments to Azure App Service slots--quick, clear, and slot-aware for the first time.

The azd development (dev) container feature now supports an extensions option. You can specify a comma-separated list of azd extensions in your dev container configuration, and they install automatically when the container builds.

Explore the January 2026 release of the Azure Developer CLI. Discover new features in versions 1.23.0, 1.23.1 and 1.23.2 ...

Azure SDK releases every month. This post includes the January 2026's highlights and release notes.