microsoft-opentelemetry-setup Skill
Set up Microsoft.OpenTelemetry distro in a new .NET application. Use when adding observability to an agent, ASP.NET Core app, console app, or Agent Framework project. Covers package installation, exporter configuration, token resolver setup, baggage context, and instrumentation options. Published by microsoft in opentelemetry-distro-dotnet.
What is microsoft-opentelemetry-setup Skill?
Set up Microsoft.OpenTelemetry distro in a new .NET application. Use when adding observability to an agent, ASP.NET Core app, console app, or Agent Framework project. Covers package installation, exporter configuration, token resolver setup, baggage context, and instrumentation options. Published by microsoft in opentelemetry-distro-dotnet. 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
- Developers using opentelemetry-distro-dotnet
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use microsoft-opentelemetry-setup Skill
- Use it for developers using opentelemetry-distro-dotnet.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/opentelemetry-distro-dotnet
- Skill file: skills/microsoft-opentelemetry-setup/SKILL.md
What it does
Set up Microsoft.OpenTelemetry distro in a new .NET application. Use when adding observability to an agent, ASP.NET Core app, console app, or Agent Framework project. Covers package installation, exporter configuration, token resolver setup, baggage context, and instrumentation options.
Skill instructions
Microsoft OpenTelemetry Distro — Greenfield Setup When to Use - User asks to "add observability" or "add telemetry" to a .NET app - User wants to set up Agent 365, Azure Monitor, or OTLP export - User is starting a new agent project and needs tracing - User asks about Microsoft.OpenTelemetry package Procedure 1. Detect App Type Scan the project to determine the app type: - ASP.NET Core — has WebApplication.CreateBuilder() or IHostApplicationBuilder → use hosted pattern - Console / Background Service — no web host, uses OpenTelemetrySdk.Create() → use console pattern - Agent Framework — references Microsoft.Agents.Builder or Microsoft.Agents.AI → use Agent Framework pattern 2. Install Package Add to the project's .csproj: xml <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.OpenTelemetry" Version="<latest" / Remove any individual OpenTelemetry packages the distro replaces: - OpenTelemetry.Extensions.Hosting - OpenTelemetry.Instrumentation.AspNetCore - OpenTelemetry.Instrumentation.Http - OpenTeleme
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Frequently asked questions
What is microsoft-opentelemetry-setup?
microsoft-opentelemetry-setup is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Set up Microsoft.OpenTelemetry distro in a new .NET application. Use when adding observability to an agent, ASP.NET Core app, console app, or Agent Framework project.
Who is microsoft-opentelemetry-setup best for?
microsoft-opentelemetry-setup is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references.
How do I install microsoft-opentelemetry-setup?
Install or run microsoft-opentelemetry-setup using Copy skill directory. Check microsoft-opentelemetry-setup for the latest setup command.
Is microsoft-opentelemetry-setup actively maintained?
microsoft-opentelemetry-setup may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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