create-prompt Skill
Create a reusable prompt file (.prompt.md) for a common task. Published by microsoft in vscode.
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Developers using vscode, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions
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1 month ago · MIT license
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What is create-prompt Skill?
Create a reusable prompt file (.prompt.md) for a common task. 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-prompt/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-prompt 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-prompt/SKILL.md
What it does
Create a reusable prompt file (.prompt.md) for a common task.
Skill instructions
Related skill: agent-customization. Load and follow prompts.md for template and principles. Guide the user to create a .prompt.md. Extract from Conversation First, review the conversation history. If the user has been working on a repeatable task pattern (e.g., explaining code, generating tests, refactoring), generalize that into a reusable prompt. Extract: - The core task being performed repeatedly - Any implicit inputs (selected code, file type, context) - The desired output format or style Clarify if Needed If no clear pattern emerges from the conversation, clarify: - What task should this prompt help with? - Should it take arguments or use fixed context? - Workspace-scoped or personal? Iterate 1. Draft the prompt and save it. 2. Identify the most ambiguous or weak parts and ask about those. 3. Once finalized, summarize what the prompt does, suggest example invocations, and propose related customizations to create next. Remember to follow the agent-customization guidelines to create
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Frequently asked questions
What is create-prompt?
create-prompt is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Create a reusable prompt file (.prompt.md) for a common task.
Who is create-prompt best for?
create-prompt is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references.
How do I install create-prompt?
Install or run create-prompt using Copy skill directory. Check create-prompt for the latest setup command.
Is create-prompt actively maintained?
create-prompt may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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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.
