vscode-dev-workbench Skill
Use when the user wants to run the vscode.dev server locally and exercise the VS Code workbench or Agents window in the integrated browser against the local microsoft/vscode sources. Covers starting the dev server, the vscode-quality=dev URL, browser-driven interaction patterns, and optionally wiring up a local mock ag Published by microsoft in vscode.
What is vscode-dev-workbench Skill?
Use when the user wants to run the vscode.dev server locally and exercise the VS Code workbench or Agents window in the integrated browser against the local microsoft/vscode sources. Covers starting the dev server, the vscode-quality=dev URL, browser-driven interaction patterns, and optionally wiring up a local mock ag 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
- Browser automation
- Browser automation use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use vscode-dev-workbench Skill
- Use it for browser automation.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/vscode
- Skill file: .github/skills/vscode-dev-workbench/SKILL.md
What it does
Use when the user wants to run the vscode.dev server locally and exercise the VS Code workbench or Agents window in the integrated browser against the local microsoft/vscode sources. Covers starting the dev server, the vscode-quality=dev URL, browser-driven interaction patterns, and optionally wiring up a local mock ag
Skill instructions
Running vscode.dev Against Local VS Code Sources The vscode-dev repo is the vscode.dev server. When run locally with ?vscode-quality=dev, it serves the VS Code web workbench (or Agents window at /agents) from the sibling microsoft/vscode checkout. This is the fastest way to validate web-only changes to the workbench without shipping an Insiders build. Layout assumption vscode-dev and vscode must be sibling folders: <workRoot/ vscode/ microsoft/vscode checkout vscode-dev/ microsoft/vscode-dev checkout If your paths differ, check server/ in vscode-dev for the source root resolution — the /vscode-sources/ route maps to ../vscode. Start the dev server Critical: Run npm run dev from the vscode-dev folder, NOT from vscode. The vscode repo has no dev script and will fail with npm error Missing script: "dev". Terminal tools that simplify/strip leading cd into separate commands will silently keep the cwd of a previous terminal — always use an absolute pushd or verify with pwd before npm run dev
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Frequently asked questions
What is vscode-dev-workbench?
vscode-dev-workbench is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Use when the user wants to run the vscode.dev server locally and exercise the VS Code workbench or Agents window in the integrated browser against the local microsoft/vscode sources.
Who is vscode-dev-workbench best for?
vscode-dev-workbench is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, browser automation workflows.
How do I install vscode-dev-workbench?
Install or run vscode-dev-workbench using Copy skill directory. Check vscode-dev-workbench for the latest setup command.
Is vscode-dev-workbench actively maintained?
vscode-dev-workbench may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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