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aspire-init Skill

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WORKFLOW SKILL - First-run flow for adding Aspire to a repo. Picks aspire new (greenfield) or aspire init (existing repo), drops the AppHost skeleton, then hands off to aspireify for resource wiring. USE FOR: aspire init, aspire new, aspire-starter, aspire-ts-starter, aspire-py-starter, add Aspire to existing repo, sca Published by microsoft in Build26-BRK205-aspire-for-agents-transform-how-you-build-and-deploy-distributed-apps.

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Developers using Build26-BRK205-aspire-for-agents-transform-how-you-build-and-deploy-distributed-apps, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions

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3 months ago · MIT license

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What is aspire-init Skill?

WORKFLOW SKILL - First-run flow for adding Aspire to a repo. Picks aspire new (greenfield) or aspire init (existing repo), drops the AppHost skeleton, then hands off to aspireify for resource wiring. USE FOR: aspire init, aspire new, aspire-starter, aspire-ts-starter, aspire-py-starter, add Aspire to existing repo, sca Published by microsoft in Build26-BRK205-aspire-for-agents-transform-how-you-build-and-deploy-distributed-apps. 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.

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95/100
Maintenance signal
90/100
Adoption signal
15/100

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Key capabilities

  • Includes SKILL.md support
  • Reusable instructions support
  • Developers using Build26-BRK205-aspire-for-agents-transform-how-you-build-and-deploy-distributed-apps

Declared skill metadata

  • Declared author: Microsoft
  • Declared license: MIT
  • Source file: src/.agents/skills/aspire-init/SKILL.md

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When to use aspire-init Skill

  • Use it for developers using build26-brk205-aspire-for-agents-transform-how-you-build-and-deploy-distributed-apps.

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Source

  • Creator: microsoft
  • Repository: microsoft/Build26-BRK205-aspire-for-agents-transform-how-you-build-and-deploy-distributed-apps
  • Skill file: src/.agents/skills/aspire-init/SKILL.md

What it does

WORKFLOW SKILL - First-run flow for adding Aspire to a repo. Picks aspire new (greenfield) or aspire init (existing repo), drops the AppHost skeleton, then hands off to aspireify for resource wiring. USE FOR: aspire init, aspire new, aspire-starter, aspire-ts-starter, aspire-py-starter, add Aspire to existing repo, sca

Skill instructions

Aspire Init First-run only. This skill owns the skeleton drop and template choice for repositories that do not yet have an Aspire AppHost. Once the skeleton is in place, hand off to aspireify for the actual resource wiring. Prerequisites | Requirement | Install | |-------------|---------| | .NET 10.0 SDK | https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download | | Aspire CLI (curl installer) | curl -sSL https://aspire.dev/install.sh | bash | | Aspire CLI (NativeAOT global tool) | dotnet tool install -g Aspire.Cli (.NET 10 required) | | Diagnose missing prerequisites | aspire doctor | Aspire ships the CLI as a NativeAOT .NET global tool — instant startup, no JIT warmup. The curl/PowerShell installer remains supported for environments without .NET 10. Detection Activate only when adding Aspire to a workspace that does not yet have one. Confirm ALL of the following before running aspire init: | Signal | How to Detect | Meaning | |--------|---------------|---------| | No C AppHost | No .csproj containing

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What is aspire-init?

aspire-init is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. WORKFLOW SKILL - First-run flow for adding Aspire to a repo. Picks aspire new (greenfield) or aspire init (existing repo), drops the AppHost skeleton, then hands off to aspireify for resource wiring.

Who is aspire-init best for?

aspire-init is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references.

How do I install aspire-init?

Install or run aspire-init using Copy skill directory. Check aspire-init for the latest setup command.

Is aspire-init actively maintained?

aspire-init may need a closer maintenance check before production use.

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