dependency-analysis Skill
Analyzes script dependencies and cascading impact using the build system XML files. Use this skill when modifying shared functions, reviewing changes to Shared/ code, writing tests for scripts with dependencies, or assessing the blast radius of any code change. Published by microsoft in CSS-Exchange.
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Testing, Data analysis, Writing, Includes SKILL.md
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What is dependency-analysis Skill?
Analyzes script dependencies and cascading impact using the build system XML files. Use this skill when modifying shared functions, reviewing changes to Shared/ code, writing tests for scripts with dependencies, or assessing the blast radius of any code change. Published by microsoft in CSS-Exchange. 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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Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Testing
- Data analysis
- Writing
- Testing use cases
- Data analysis use cases
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: .github/skills/dependency-analysis/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 dependency-analysis Skill
- Use it for testing.
- Use it for data analysis.
- Use it for writing.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/CSS-Exchange
- Skill file: .github/skills/dependency-analysis/SKILL.md
What it does
Analyzes script dependencies and cascading impact using the build system XML files. Use this skill when modifying shared functions, reviewing changes to Shared/ code, writing tests for scripts with dependencies, or assessing the blast radius of any code change.
Skill instructions
Dependency Analysis CSS-Exchange scripts dot-source shared functions. Changes to a shared function cascade through multiple levels of dependents. The build system generates two XML files that are the authoritative source (when generated fresh by .build/Build.ps1): - dist/dependencyHashtable.xml — What each script imports (parent to child) - dist/dependentHashtable.xml — What depends on each script (child to parent) Generate fresh XML by running .build/Build.ps1 first. When to Use This - Before modifying any file in Shared/ — understand what breaks - During code review — verify callers handle changed shared function contracts - When writing tests — identify which scripts need test coverage for a change - When assessing risk — map the full blast radius of a proposed change Analysis Process 1. Identify the changed file(s) 2. Query the dependency XML to find direct callers 3. Walk the full cascade chain (all levels, not just direct callers) 4. Identify root/released scripts (entry points w
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Frequently asked questions
What is dependency-analysis?
dependency-analysis is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Analyzes script dependencies and cascading impact using the build system XML files.
Who is dependency-analysis best for?
dependency-analysis is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, testing workflows, data analysis workflows, writing workflows.
How do I install dependency-analysis?
Install or run dependency-analysis using Copy skill directory. Check dependency-analysis for the latest setup command.
Is dependency-analysis actively maintained?
dependency-analysis may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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