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az vm list — JSON output

Return Azure CLI output as JSON. Base task: List Azure virtual machines.

Copy-ready commandaz vm list — JSON output
az vm list -d -o table --output json

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Azure CLI
Permissions
Azure RBAC permissions vary
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

JSON output

Return Azure CLI output as JSON.

az vm list -d -o table --output json

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.