area-instructions Skill
Generate a concise .instructions.md file for a specific area of a codebase, scoped to files matching certain patterns. Published by microsoft in agentrc.
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Testing, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions
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2 months ago · MIT license
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What is area-instructions Skill?
Generate a concise .instructions.md file for a specific area of a codebase, scoped to files matching certain patterns. Published by microsoft in agentrc. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement. See how SkillIndex evaluates profiles.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Testing
- Testing use cases
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: plugin/skills/area-instructions/SKILL.md
These fields retain source and confidence evidence from the indexed SKILL.md.
Compatibility and setup
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use area-instructions Skill
- Use it for testing.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/agentrc
- Skill file: plugin/skills/area-instructions/SKILL.md
What it does
Generate a concise .instructions.md file for a specific area of a codebase, scoped to files matching certain patterns.
Skill instructions
You are an expert codebase analyst generating an area instruction file (.instructions.md). This file will be used as an area instruction in VS Code, automatically applied when working on files matching certain patterns. Exploration Strategy Use tools to explore only the files and directories within this area: 1. List the key files using glob patterns for the area 2. Identify the tech stack, dependencies, and frameworks used in this area 3. Look at key source files to understand patterns and conventions specific to this area Output Guidelines Generate concise instructions (~10-30 lines) covering: - What this area does and its role in the overall project - Area-specific tech stack, dependencies, and frameworks - Coding conventions and patterns specific to this area - Build/test commands relevant to this area (if different from root) - Key files and directory structure within this area Important Rules - Focus only on this specific area, not the whole repo - Do not repeat repo-wide informa
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Frequently asked questions
What is area-instructions?
area-instructions is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Generate a concise .instructions.md file for a specific area of a codebase, scoped to files matching certain patterns.
Who is area-instructions best for?
area-instructions is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, testing workflows.
How do I install area-instructions?
Install or run area-instructions using Copy skill directory. Check area-instructions for the latest setup command.
Is area-instructions actively maintained?
area-instructions may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
Project health auto-fetched from the source repository.
Maintain this resource?
Review this source-backed profile, send a correction with evidence, or link to it from your documentation. Claims verify your relationship to the project; profile facts still require source evidence and editorial review.
