Explore runbook gallery

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Azure Automation runbooks are provided to help eliminate the time it takes to build custom solutions. The runbooks have already been built by Microsoft and the Microsoft community. You can use them with or without modification.

You can also import runbooks from the runbook gallery at Azure Automation GitHub in the runbooks repository Azure Automation - Runbooks.

Note

The AzureRM PowerShell module has been officially deprecated as of February 29, 2024. Users are advised to migrate from AzureRM to the Az PowerShell module to ensure continued support and updates. For more details on the new Az PowerShell module, go to Introducing the new Azure PowerShell Az module.

In the Azure portal, you can import directly from the runbook gallery using the following steps:

  1. Open your Automation account, and then select Process Automation > Runbooks.
  2. In the runbooks pane, select Browse gallery.
  3. From the runbook gallery, locate the runbook item you want, select it, and select Import.

Exploring runbook details

When browsing through the runbooks in the repository, you can:

  • Review the code: View the source code to understand how the runbook works.
  • Visualize the code: For graphical runbooks, see a visual representation of the workflow.
  • Check information: View the source project, detailed description, ratings, and questions and answers.

For more information, see Azure Automation.

Screenshot of Star Azure V2 VMs runbook in the runbook gallery in Azure Automation. Both the Import and View Source Project options are highlighted. A graphical diagram of the runbook also displays.

Finding Python runbooks

Python runbooks are also available from the Azure Automation GitHub in the runbooks repository. To find them, filter by language and select Python.

Note

You can't use PowerShell to import directly from the runbook gallery. You must use the Azure portal for imports.