item-management Skill
Patterns for managing MSBuild item groups: Include/Remove/Update semantics, item metadata, batching with %(Metadata), transforms, per-item filtering, and cross-product batching pitfalls. USE FOR: diagnosing and fixing item group anti-patterns in .csproj files, reviewing item management for correctness, fixing CS2002 du Published by microsoft in testfx.
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Developers using testfx, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions
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2 months ago · MIT license
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What is item-management Skill?
Patterns for managing MSBuild item groups: Include/Remove/Update semantics, item metadata, batching with %(Metadata), transforms, per-item filtering, and cross-product batching pitfalls. USE FOR: diagnosing and fixing item group anti-patterns in .csproj files, reviewing item management for correctness, fixing CS2002 du 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
- Developers using testfx
Declared skill metadata
- Declared license: MIT
- Source file: .agents/skills/item-management/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 item-management Skill
- Use it for developers using testfx.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/testfx
- Skill file: .agents/skills/item-management/SKILL.md
What it does
Patterns for managing MSBuild item groups: Include/Remove/Update semantics, item metadata, batching with %(Metadata), transforms, per-item filtering, and cross-product batching pitfalls. USE FOR: diagnosing and fixing item group anti-patterns in .csproj files, reviewing item management for correctness, fixing CS2002 du
Skill instructions
MSBuild Item Management Patterns Canonical patterns for working with item groups, from Microsoft.Common.CurrentVersion.targets. Include / Remove / Update — Three Operations | Operation | Purpose | When to use | |---|---|---| | Include | Add new items to the group | Creating items with identity + metadata | | Remove | Remove items matching a pattern | Excluding files or clearing a group | | Update | Modify metadata on existing items | Adding/changing metadata without re-adding | Include — Add Items xml <ItemGroup <Compile Include="Generated.cs" <AutoGentrue</AutoGen </Compile </ItemGroup Remove — Subtract Items xml <ItemGroup <!-- Remove specific items -- <Reference Remove="$(AdditionalExplicitAssemblyReferences)" / <!-- Set subtraction: prior minus current -- <CleanOrphanFileWrites Include="@(CleanPriorFileWrites)" Exclude="@(CleanCurrentFileWrites)" / <!-- Clear an entire group -- <Temporary Remove="@(Temporary)" / </ItemGroup Update — Modify Existing Items xml <ItemGroup <EmbeddedRe
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Frequently asked questions
What is item-management?
item-management is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Patterns for managing MSBuild item groups: Include/Remove/Update semantics, item metadata, batching with %(Metadata), transforms, per-item filtering, and cross-product batching pitfalls.
Who is item-management best for?
item-management is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references.
How do I install item-management?
Install or run item-management using Copy skill directory. Check item-management for the latest setup command.
Is item-management actively maintained?
item-management may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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