> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ox.security/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ox.security/ox-code/scanning/scanning-ci-cd-pipelines/integrating-source-control-platforms/direct-source-control-pipeline-integration/azure-pipelines-and-azure-devops.md). # Azure Pipelines and Azure DevOps Azure Pipelines and Azure DevOps serve as essential tools for enhancing your CI/CD workflows. Azure Pipelines is a cloud-based service that facilitates build and release automation, enabling continuous integration and continuous delivery for applications. Azure DevOps integrates with OX Security Scan Extension, providing additional capabilities to Azure DevOps, and extending its functionality by integrating third-party tools and services. Integrating with OX Security can be achieved through Azure Pipelines for direct CI/CD security measures or using Azure DevOps Extensions for wider functional enhancements, as follows: * [**Azure Pipelines Integration**](/ox-code/scanning/scanning-ci-cd-pipelines/integrating-source-control-platforms/direct-source-control-pipeline-integration/azure-pipelines-and-azure-devops/azure-pipelines.md)**:** Embeds security into the CI/CD pipeline, enabling automatic vulnerability scanning during builds. This direct integration focuses on improving security within the CI/CD workflow and requires Docker support for executing security checks. * [**Azure DevOps Integration:**](/ox-code/scanning/scanning-ci-cd-pipelines/integrating-source-control-platforms/direct-source-control-pipeline-integration/azure-pipelines-and-azure-devops/ox-scan-extension-for-azure-devops.md) Offers broader customization, allowing the incorporation of third-party tools and services, including security measures. While this provides additional capabilities across Azure DevOps, it's less specialized for CI/CD-specific security than a dedicated Azure Pipelines integration. Choosing between these integrations depends on your specific needs: if you require streamlined security embedded directly into the CI/CD process, Azure Pipelines is ideal. For broader DevOps enhancements, including security across various areas, Azure DevOps Extensions are more suitable. > **Note:** OX Security supports only Git-based repositories in Azure Pipelines / Azure DevOps. Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC) is not supported. If your project uses TFVC, you need to migrate to a Git repository before integrating with OX. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.ox.security/ox-code/scanning/scanning-ci-cd-pipelines/integrating-source-control-platforms/direct-source-control-pipeline-integration/azure-pipelines-and-azure-devops.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.