binlog-failure-analysis Skill
Analyze MSBuild binary logs to diagnose build failures. USE FOR: build errors that are unclear from console output, diagnosing cascading failures across multi-project builds, tracing MSBuild target execution order, and generally any MSBuild build issues. Requires an existing .binlog file. DO NOT USE FOR: generating bin Published by microsoft in testfx.
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Data analysis, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions
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2 months ago · MIT license
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What is binlog-failure-analysis Skill?
Analyze MSBuild binary logs to diagnose build failures. USE FOR: build errors that are unclear from console output, diagnosing cascading failures across multi-project builds, tracing MSBuild target execution order, and generally any MSBuild build issues. Requires an existing .binlog file. DO NOT USE FOR: generating bin Published by microsoft in testfx. 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
- Data analysis
- Data analysis use cases
Declared skill metadata
- Declared license: MIT
- Source file: .agents/skills/binlog-failure-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 binlog-failure-analysis Skill
- Use it for data analysis.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/testfx
- Skill file: .agents/skills/binlog-failure-analysis/SKILL.md
What it does
Analyze MSBuild binary logs to diagnose build failures. USE FOR: build errors that are unclear from console output, diagnosing cascading failures across multi-project builds, tracing MSBuild target execution order, and generally any MSBuild build issues. Requires an existing .binlog file. DO NOT USE FOR: generating bin
Skill instructions
Analyzing MSBuild Failures with Binary Logs This skill diagnoses MSBuild build failures from a .binlog file. The preferred path uses the binlog MCP server (Microsoft.AITools.BinlogMcp, exposed under the binlog MCP namespace) which is bundled with this plugin. If the MCP server is not available, fall back to the binlog replay workflow at the bottom. Primary workflow — binlog MCP The MCP server exposes structured tools for inspecting a .binlog without parsing text logs. Call them directly instead of replaying the binlog to a text file. Call tools/list for the MCP first if you are unsure which tools are available. Important constraints: - The .binlog file is a binary format — do NOT try to cat, head, strings, or read it directly. Use only the MCP tools to query it. - The original source/project files might or might NOT be available on disk. Project files (.csproj, .props, .targets, App.config, etc.) - if you cannot locate them on disk, they can only be read from within the binlog via MCP
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Frequently asked questions
What is binlog-failure-analysis?
binlog-failure-analysis is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Analyze MSBuild binary logs to diagnose build failures. USE FOR: build errors that are unclear from console output, diagnosing cascading failures across multi-project builds, tracing MSBuild.
Who is binlog-failure-analysis best for?
binlog-failure-analysis is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, data analysis workflows.
How do I install binlog-failure-analysis?
Install or run binlog-failure-analysis using Copy skill directory. Check binlog-failure-analysis for the latest setup command.
Is binlog-failure-analysis actively maintained?
binlog-failure-analysis may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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