Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
This page contains Windows bias

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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.

Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
windows_first
Summary
The documentation shows a mild Windows bias by presenting the Windows installation link for Azure CLI first and listing the Windows environment variable instructions before macOS and Linux. However, command-line examples use Azure CLI, which is cross-platform, and Linux/macOS instructions are present.
Recommendations
  • Provide a platform-neutral Azure CLI installation link or mention all platforms equally in the prerequisites.
  • Rotate or randomize the order of OS tabs (Windows, macOS, Linux) for environment variable setup, or default to a platform-neutral view.
  • Explicitly state that all CLI commands work on Windows, macOS, and Linux to reinforce cross-platform parity.
  • Where possible, use language that does not imply Windows is the default or primary platform.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-12 00:00 #99 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-11 06:20 #98 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-10 00:00 #92 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-06 22:28 #78 completed Clean Clean
2025-12-29 18:00 #48 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-12-15 00:00 #7 completed Clean Clean
2025-12-14 05:05 #6 completed Clean Clean

Flagged Code Snippets

Make these replacements in the code:

- Replace `<purchasedPhoneNumber>` with a phone number that's associated with your Communication Services resource.
- Replace `<yourConnectionString>` with your connection string.

> [!NOTE]
> The Azure CLI option provides functionality only for listing and showing phone numbers. It does not support other operations such as searching, purchasing, editing or releasing phone numbers.

### (Optional) Use Azure CLI phone numbers operations without passing in a connection string

You can configure the `AZURE_COMMUNICATION_CONNECTION_STRING` environment variable to use Azure CLI phone numbers operations without having to use `--connection_string` to pass in the connection string. To configure an environment variable, open a console window and select your operating system from the below tabs. Replace `<yourConnectionString>` with your actual connection string.

#### [Windows](#tab/windows)

Open a console window and enter the following command: