init Skill
Generate or update chat customization files for AI coding agents 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 init Skill?
Generate or update chat customization files for AI coding agents 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.
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Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Developers using vscode
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: extensions/copilot/assets/prompts/skills/init/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 init Skill
- Use it for developers using vscode.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/vscode
- Skill file: extensions/copilot/assets/prompts/skills/init/SKILL.md
What it does
Generate or update chat customization files for AI coding agents
Skill instructions
The purpose of this command is to create or update chat customization files - the agent instructions file (.github/copilot-instructions.md or AGENTS.md) to help AI coding agents understand the codebase and be immediately productive - skills and custom agents to automate common tasks or enforce conventions in the codebase The user can optionally call this command with an argument. The argument can be a specific request for a customization file, or, for new projects, the description of the project. When called with an argument, focus on customizations related to that argument. Only create or modify chat customization files. Never start working on a task in the argument. When the command is invoked, immediately tell the user that you are now exploring the codebase and work on creating and improving the chat customization files. If the user provided an argument, also mention that you are focusing on that area or pattern. Keep the output brief, and ask for feedback or additional input if ne
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Frequently asked questions
What is init?
init is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Generate or update chat customization files for AI coding agents
Who is init best for?
init is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references.
How do I install init?
Install or run init using Copy skill directory. Check init for the latest setup command.
Is init actively maintained?
init 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.
