func new does not answer

Question

Hi, trying to follow instructions from here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/create-first-function-cli-python?tabs=linux%2Cbash%2Cazure-cli%2Cbrowser#create-a-local-function

i'm able to instanciate the project with func init --python

then when running func new --name HttpExample --template "HTTP trigger" --authlevel "

i don't get any answer at all.

Regards

Answer 1

Hi @LE CARDINAL Daniel ,

This issue can happen due to a combination of incomplete commands, environment issues, and tool mismatches.

Try the below workarounds to resolve this issue:

Fix incomplete func new command

The --authlevel flag is missing a value, which causes the CLI to silently hang. Update your command with this:

func new --name HttpExample --template "HTTP trigger" --authlevel "function"

Other valid values for --authlevel are: function (default, requires function key), anonymous (no auth), admin (admin key required)

Use a clean Python virtual environment

Be sure your Python environment is not interfering with the CLI:

python3.10 -m venv .venv

source .venv/bin/activate

pip install -r requirements.txt

Verify you're using the latest Azure Functions Core Tools v4:

func --version

To update:

npm install -g azure-functions-core-tools@4 --unsafe-perm true

If func start appears to hang, run it with verbose mode:

func start --verbose

This helps surface errors like missing extensions, ports in use, or misconfigured settings.

Reset and reinitialize if needed

If all else fails:

rm -rf .vscode .venv __pycache__ .funcignore local.settings.json

Then reinitialize the project:

func init . --python
func new --name HttpExample --template "HTTP trigger" --authlevel "function"
func start

In the meantime, please use this HTTP trigger function app. Unzip it and run it using func start. It is working as expected in my environment.

Hope it helps!

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