agent-customization Skill
WORKFLOW SKILL — Create, update, review, fix, or debug VS Code agent customization files (.instructions.md, .prompt.md, .agent.md, SKILL.md, copilot-instructions.md, AGENTS.md). USE FOR: saving coding preferences; troubleshooting why instructions/skills/agents are ignored or not invoked; configuring applyTo patterns; d Published by microsoft in vscode.
What is agent-customization Skill?
WORKFLOW SKILL — Create, update, review, fix, or debug VS Code agent customization files (.instructions.md, .prompt.md, .agent.md, SKILL.md, copilot-instructions.md, AGENTS.md). USE FOR: saving coding preferences; troubleshooting why instructions/skills/agents are ignored or not invoked; configuring applyTo patterns; d Published by microsoft in vscode. 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
- Documentation
- Data analysis
- Documentation use cases
- Data analysis use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use agent-customization Skill
- Use it for documentation.
- Use it for data analysis.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/vscode
- Skill file: extensions/copilot/assets/prompts/skills/agent-customization/SKILL.md
What it does
WORKFLOW SKILL — Create, update, review, fix, or debug VS Code agent customization files (.instructions.md, .prompt.md, .agent.md, SKILL.md, copilot-instructions.md, AGENTS.md). USE FOR: saving coding preferences; troubleshooting why instructions/skills/agents are ignored or not invoked; configuring applyTo patterns; d
Skill instructions
Agent Customization Decision Flow | Primitive | When to Use | |-----------|-------------| | agent instructions | Always-on, applies everywhere in the project | | File Instructions | Explicit via applyTo patterns, or on-demand via description | | MCP | Integrates external systems, APIs, or data | | Hooks | Deterministic shell commands at agent lifecycle points (block tools, auto-format, inject context) | | Custom Agents | Subagents for context isolation, or multi-stage workflows with tool restrictions | | Prompts | Single focused task with parameterized inputs | | Skills | On-demand workflow with bundled assets (scripts/templates) | Quick Reference Consult the reference docs for templates, domain examples, advanced frontmatter options, asset organization, anti-patterns, and creation checklists. If the references are not enough, load the official documentation links for each primitive. | Type | File | Location | Reference | |------|------|----------|-----------| | agent instructions | co
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Frequently asked questions
What is agent-customization?
agent-customization is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. WORKFLOW SKILL — Create, update, review, fix, or debug VS Code agent customization files (.instructions.md, .prompt.md, .agent.md, SKILL.md, copilot-instructions.md, AGENTS.md).
Who is agent-customization best for?
agent-customization is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, documentation workflows, data analysis workflows.
How do I install agent-customization?
Install or run agent-customization using Copy skill directory. Check agent-customization for the latest setup command.
Is agent-customization actively maintained?
agent-customization may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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