extension-points Skill
Guide for MSBuild extensibility: CustomBefore/CustomAfter hooks, wildcard imports with alphabetic ordering, import gating with control properties, NuGet package build extension layout (build/buildTransitive), and the MicrosoftCommonPropsHasBeenImported guard. USE FOR: diagnosing and fixing MSBuild import and hook patte Published by microsoft in testfx.
What is extension-points Skill?
Guide for MSBuild extensibility: CustomBefore/CustomAfter hooks, wildcard imports with alphabetic ordering, import gating with control properties, NuGet package build extension layout (build/buildTransitive), and the MicrosoftCommonPropsHasBeenImported guard. USE FOR: diagnosing and fixing MSBuild import and hook patte 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.
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 testfx
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use extension-points Skill
- Use it for developers using testfx.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/testfx
- Skill file: .agents/skills/extension-points/SKILL.md
What it does
Guide for MSBuild extensibility: CustomBefore/CustomAfter hooks, wildcard imports with alphabetic ordering, import gating with control properties, NuGet package build extension layout (build/buildTransitive), and the MicrosoftCommonPropsHasBeenImported guard. USE FOR: diagnosing and fixing MSBuild import and hook patte
Skill instructions
MSBuild Extension Points How the MSBuild pipeline provides hooks for SDKs, NuGet packages, repos, and users to inject custom logic. CustomBefore / CustomAfter Hooks Every major .targets file defines import hooks: xml <PropertyGroup <CustomBeforeMicrosoftCommonTargets Condition="'$(CustomBeforeMicrosoftCommonTargets)' == ''" $(MSBuildExtensionsPath)\v$(MSBuildToolsVersion)\Custom.Before.Microsoft.Common.targets </CustomBeforeMicrosoftCommonTargets </PropertyGroup <Import Project="$(CustomBeforeMicrosoftCommonTargets)" Condition="'$(CustomBeforeMicrosoftCommonTargets)' != '' and Exists('$(CustomBeforeMicrosoftCommonTargets)')"/ <!-- ... core targets ... -- <Import Project="$(CustomAfterMicrosoftCommonTargets)" Condition="'$(CustomAfterMicrosoftCommonTargets)' != '' and Exists('$(CustomAfterMicrosoftCommonTargets)')"/ Rules - Default path includes version (v$(MSBuildToolsVersion)) for side-by-side installations. - Always check Exists(). The file may not be present on every machine. - Appe
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What is extension-points?
extension-points is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Guide for MSBuild extensibility: CustomBefore/CustomAfter hooks, wildcard imports with alphabetic ordering, import gating with control properties, NuGet package build extension layout.
Who is extension-points best for?
extension-points is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references.
How do I install extension-points?
Install or run extension-points using Copy skill directory. Check extension-points for the latest setup command.
Is extension-points actively maintained?
extension-points may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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