How to view contents of function app zip post deployment?

Question

I have published a function app using the below command

func azure functionapp publish timedapicall  --build remote --python

I see an entry in storage account's scm-releases container.

However, if i try to download and open the zip file, it keeps throwing an error that it is an unsupported format.

An attempt to access via scm.azurewebsites.net doesnt show debug console dropdown either. Deployments link doesnt open anything either.

Answer 1

Hi Ashwin Venkatesha,

Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

To view the contents of a function app zip file after deployment, you can try using one of the below options, esp., Kudu service or Azure CLI which can be more handy.

Kudu Service:

• Access Kudu by navigating to https://<app_name>.scm.azurewebsites.net.
• Use the Debug Console to navigate to the D:\home\data\SitePackages directory.
• Find the zip file, which contains the timestamp and the packagename.txt file indicating the currently deployed package.
  • https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/deployment-zip-push

Azure CLI:

• Use the az functionapp deployment source config-zip command to deploy and manage your function app zip files.
  • https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/deployment-zip-push

REST APIs:

• Deploy the zip file to your app by sending a POST request to https://<app_name>.scm.azurewebsites.net/api/zipdeploy.
  • https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/deployment-zip-push

Using FTP

• Get FTP Credentials:
  • go to your Function App & in the left-hand menu, select Deployment Center.
  • Under the FTP/Credentials tab, note down the FTP hostname, username, and password.
  • Use an FTP client (FileZilla) to connect to your Function App using the FTP credentials.
  • In the FTP client, navigate to the /site/wwwroot directory.
  • Now download the files to your local machine or view them directly within the FTP client.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/deployment-zip-push

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