local-publish-sts Skill
Build SQL Tools Service (STS) and run the Cake LocalPublish target so the resulting binaries are available under artifacts/publish for local testing. Use when: building STS locally, running LocalPublish, rebuilding STS after code changes, preparing STS for use by another extension/client, "publish STS", "local publish" Published by microsoft in sqltoolsservice.
What is local-publish-sts Skill?
Build SQL Tools Service (STS) and run the Cake LocalPublish target so the resulting binaries are available under artifacts/publish for local testing. Use when: building STS locally, running LocalPublish, rebuilding STS after code changes, preparing STS for use by another extension/client, "publish STS", "local publish" Published by microsoft in sqltoolsservice. 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
- Database workflows
- Testing use cases
- Database workflows use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use local-publish-sts Skill
- Use it for testing.
- Use it for database workflows.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/sqltoolsservice
- Skill file: .github/skills/local-publish-sts/SKILL.md
What it does
Build SQL Tools Service (STS) and run the Cake LocalPublish target so the resulting binaries are available under artifacts/publish for local testing. Use when: building STS locally, running LocalPublish, rebuilding STS after code changes, preparing STS for use by another extension/client, "publish STS", "local publish"
Skill instructions
Local-publish STS Build and publish the SQL Tools Service locally via the Cake LocalPublish target. Produces a runnable MicrosoftSqlToolsServiceLayer host plus all companion service DLLs under artifacts/publish/. When to use - Iterating on STS code and wanting a fresh self-contained build. - Preparing a local STS for vscode-mssql or any other client that consumes it - The user says "build STS", "publish STS", "local publish", "rebuild STS". This skill only builds. To wire the output into a vscode-mssql repo's environment, run the hook-local-sts-into-mssql skill afterward. Procedure Step 1: Run LocalPublish From the STS repo root: Windows: pwsh .\build.ps1 --target=LocalPublish --configuration=Debug On non-Windows: bash ./build.sh --target=LocalPublish --configuration=Debug The build typically takes ~1–2 minutes on a warm cache. Use an initialwait of at least 300 seconds when running via tools that need a hint. Step 2: Confirm output The published binaries live at (relative to repo root
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Frequently asked questions
What is local-publish-sts?
local-publish-sts is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Build SQL Tools Service (STS) and run the Cake LocalPublish target so the resulting binaries are available under artifacts/publish for local testing.
Who is local-publish-sts best for?
local-publish-sts is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, testing workflows, database workflows.
How do I install local-publish-sts?
Install or run local-publish-sts using Copy skill directory. Check local-publish-sts for the latest setup command.
Is local-publish-sts actively maintained?
local-publish-sts may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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