python-azviz 1.0.0

Azure resource topology visualization tool - Python implementation inspired by the PowerShell AzViz module

Python AzViz

A modern Python implementation for automatically generating Azure resource topology diagrams, inspired by the PowerShell AzViz module.

Overview

Python AzViz generates visual diagrams of Azure Resource Groups and their dependencies by:

• Discovering Azure resources using Azure Management APIs
• Mapping resource relationships and dependencies
• Creating graph visualizations using NetworkX and Graphviz
• Supporting multiple themes and output formats

Features

• Azure Resource Discovery: Automatically finds resources and dependencies
• Network Topology Mapping: Maps VNets, subnets, and network relationships
• VM Power State Visualization: Shows running/stopped status with color coding
• Visual Themes: Light, dark, and neon color schemes
• Multiple Formats: PNG and SVG output support
• Flexible Filtering: Include/exclude specific resource types
• Icon Integration: 40+ Azure service icons for visual clarity
• Hybrid Layout: Horizontal resource groups with vertical resource stacking
• Private Link Support: Visualizes Private Endpoints and Private Link Services

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8+
• Graphviz installed on your system
• Azure CLI or Azure credentials configured

Install Graphviz

Ubuntu/Debian:

sudo apt-get install graphviz

macOS:

brew install graphviz

Windows: Download from https://graphviz.org/download/

Option 1: Install Python AzViz (Future)

pip install python-azviz

Option 2: Run Directly from Source

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/rut31337/python-azviz.git
cd python-azviz

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Run directly using wrapper script
python azviz.py --help
python azviz.py export --resource-group my-rg
python azviz.py list-rg

Option 3: Development Installation

# Install in editable mode for development
pip install -e .
python-azviz --help

Quick Start

from azviz import AzViz

# Initialize with Azure credentials
viz = AzViz()

# Generate diagram for all resource groups
viz.export_diagram(
    resource_group=[],  # Empty list = all RGs
    output_file="all-resources.png",
    theme="light"
)

# Generate diagram for specific resource group
viz.export_diagram(
    resource_group="my-resource-group",
    output_file="my-diagram.png",
    theme="light"
)

CLI Usage

# Diagram all resource groups in subscription
python-azviz export --output all-resources.png

# Basic usage for specific resource group
python-azviz export --resource-group my-rg --output diagram.png

# With custom theme and format
python-azviz export --resource-group my-rg --theme dark --format svg --output diagram.svg

# Multiple resource groups
python-azviz export -g rg1 -g rg2 -g rg3 --output multi-rg.png

Configuration

Authentication

Python AzViz supports multiple authentication methods:

• Azure CLI (az login)
• Environment variables
• Managed Identity
• Service Principal

Themes

• light: Light background with dark text
• dark: Dark background with light text
• neon: High-contrast neon colors

Output Formats

• png: Portable Network Graphics
• svg: Scalable Vector Graphics

Examples

See the examples/ directory for more usage examples.

Migration from PowerShell AzViz

Python AzViz maintains compatibility with the original PowerShell version:

• Same parameter names and behavior
• Identical output formats and themes
• Compatible icon system

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Add tests
5. Submit a pull request

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Credits

• Original PowerShell AzViz by Prateek Kumar Singh
• Python implementation by Patrick Rutledge with assistance from Claude AI
• Azure service icons from Microsoft's official Azure Architecture Icons