create-agent Skill
Create a custom agent (.agent.md) for a specific job. Published by microsoft in vscode.
Decision snapshot
Is this a fit?
Developers using vscode, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions
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1 month ago · MIT license
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What is create-agent Skill?
Create a custom agent (.agent.md) for a specific job. 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. See how SkillIndex evaluates profiles.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Developers using vscode
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: extensions/copilot/assets/prompts/skills/create-agent/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 create-agent Skill
- Use it for developers using vscode.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/vscode
- Skill file: extensions/copilot/assets/prompts/skills/create-agent/SKILL.md
What it does
Create a custom agent (.agent.md) for a specific job.
Skill instructions
Related skill: agent-customization. Load and follow agents.md for template and principles. Guide the user to create an .agent.md. Extract from Conversation First, review the conversation history. If the user has been using the agent in a specialized way (e.g., restricting tools, following a specific persona, focusing on certain file types), generalize that into a custom agent. Extract: - The specialized role or persona being assumed - Tool preferences (which to use, which to avoid) - The domain or job scope Clarify if Needed If no clear specialization emerges from the conversation, clarify: - What job should this agent do? - When should it be picked over the default agent? - Which tools should it use (or avoid)? Iterate 1. Draft the agent file and save it. 2. Identify the most ambiguous or weak parts and ask about those. 3. Once finalized, summarize what the agent does, suggest example prompts to try it, and propose related customizations to create next. Remember to follow the agent-cu
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Frequently asked questions
What is create-agent?
create-agent is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Create a custom agent (.agent.md) for a specific job.
Who is create-agent best for?
create-agent is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references.
How do I install create-agent?
Install or run create-agent using Copy skill directory. Check create-agent for the latest setup command.
Is create-agent actively maintained?
create-agent may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
Project health auto-fetched from the source repository.
Maintain this resource?
Review this source-backed profile, send a correction with evidence, or link to it from your documentation. Claims verify your relationship to the project; profile facts still require source evidence and editorial review.
