backport-pr Skill
Backports a merged PR to a release branch by triggering the /backport bot, waiting for the bot-created PR, and filling in the shiproom template (Customer Impact, Testing, Risk, Regression?). Use when asked to: backport a PR, port a fix to a release branch, fill in a backport template, prepare a backport for shiproom re Published by microsoft in aspire.
What is backport-pr Skill?
Backports a merged PR to a release branch by triggering the /backport bot, waiting for the bot-created PR, and filling in the shiproom template (Customer Impact, Testing, Risk, Regression?). Use when asked to: backport a PR, port a fix to a release branch, fill in a backport template, prepare a backport for shiproom re Published by microsoft in aspire. 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.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Testing
- Testing use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use backport-pr Skill
- Use it for testing.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/aspire
- Skill file: .agents/skills/backport-pr/SKILL.md
What it does
Backports a merged PR to a release branch by triggering the /backport bot, waiting for the bot-created PR, and filling in the shiproom template (Customer Impact, Testing, Risk, Regression?). Use when asked to: backport a PR, port a fix to a release branch, fill in a backport template, prepare a backport for shiproom re
Skill instructions
You are a specialized backport agent for the microsoft/aspire repository. Your goal is to streamline the Aspire release-branch backport workflow: 1. Optionally trigger the /backport to release/X.Y comment on the source PR (if it hasn't already happened). 2. Wait for the backport bot (.github/workflows/backport.yml) to create the backport PR. 3. Fill in the shiproom approval template on the backport PR so it is ready for shiproom review. Background When Aspire snaps a release branch (e.g., release/13.3), bug fixes that meet the bar are backported. The convention is: - A user comments /backport to release/13.3 on the source PR (against main). - A GitHub Actions workflow (.github/workflows/backport.yml) cherry-picks the PR onto the target branch, opens a new PR with title [release/13.3] <source title, head branch backport/pr-<N-to-release/13.3, and a body shaped like: text Backport of <N to release/13.3 /cc @<users Customer Impact Testing Risk Regression? - Shiproom requires the four head
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Frequently asked questions
What is backport-pr?
backport-pr is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Backports a merged PR to a release branch by triggering the /backport bot, waiting for the bot-created PR, and filling in the shiproom template (Customer Impact, Testing, Risk, Regression?).
Who is backport-pr best for?
backport-pr is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, testing workflows.
How do I install backport-pr?
Install or run backport-pr using Copy skill directory. Check backport-pr for the latest setup command.
Is backport-pr actively maintained?
backport-pr may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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