Function Keys How To - Document Details

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Summary

The documentation provides both Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell examples for managing access keys, but the PowerShell examples are more detailed and prominent. PowerShell is a Windows-centric tool, and there are no explicit Linux shell (bash) or cross-platform scripting examples beyond Azure CLI. In some cases, PowerShell scripts are provided with detailed variable setup and REST API usage, while the CLI examples are simpler. Additionally, the documentation notes that the Azure CLI example is designed for Azure Cloud Shell (Bash) and must be modified for Windows, but does not provide a native Linux terminal/bash example outside of Cloud Shell. There is a subtle 'windows_first' bias in the prominence and detail of PowerShell content, and a lack of parity for Linux users who may want bash or scripting examples outside of Cloud Shell.

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Add explicit bash/Linux shell script examples for all CLI operations, not just Azure Cloud Shell, to ensure Linux users have clear, native instructions.
Balance the level of detail between PowerShell and CLI/bash examples, ensuring both platforms have equally comprehensive guidance.
Where PowerShell is used for REST API calls, provide equivalent curl or HTTPie examples for Linux/macOS users.
Clarify in each example whether it is cross-platform, and if not, provide platform-specific alternatives.
Consider including a table or section summarizing which tools are available and recommended for Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.

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Flagged Code Snippets

In this script, replace `<RESOURCE_GROUP>` and `<APP_NAME>` with the resource group and your function app name, respective. 

Because the output contains sensitive information, either don't persist the output or secure any persisted file outputs.

### [Azure PowerShell](#tab/azure-powershell)

Run the following script, the output of which is the `default` host key, which can be used to access any HTTP triggered function in the function app.

In this script, replace `<RESOURCE_GROUP>` and `<APP_NAME>` with the resource group and your function app name, respective. This script has been created to run in Azure Cloud Shell (Bash). You must modify it to run in a Windows terminal.

The new key value generated by Functions is displayed for your reference. This new key value must be securely distributed to any apps that rely on the host key. Because the output contains sensitive information, either don't persist the output or secure any persisted file outputs.

### [Azure PowerShell](#tab/azure-powershell)

Run the following script, which uses the REST APIs to renew the `default` host key with a new key value generated by Functions.