creating-skills
Create custom agent capabilities when discovering novel tools, receiving task-agnostic tips from reviewers, or after researching specialized workflows not covered in existing instructions. Teaches structure, YAML optimization for LLM discoverability, and token efficiency. Published by microsoft in vstest.
What is creating-skills?
Create custom agent capabilities when discovering novel tools, receiving task-agnostic tips from reviewers, or after researching specialized workflows not covered in existing instructions. Teaches structure, YAML optimization for LLM discoverability, and token efficiency. Published by microsoft in vstest. 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
- Developers using vstest
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use creating-skills
- Use it for developers using vstest.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/vstest
- Skill file: .github/skills/creating-skills/SKILL.md
What it does
Create custom agent capabilities when discovering novel tools, receiving task-agnostic tips from reviewers, or after researching specialized workflows not covered in existing instructions. Teaches structure, YAML optimization for LLM discoverability, and token efficiency.
Skill instructions
Creating GitHub Copilot Agent Skills This skill teaches you how to create effective GitHub Copilot Agent Skills for this repository. Pre-Check: Avoid Duplication STOP and check before creating a new skill: 1. Does it exist already? - List all skills: ls -la .github/skills/ - Read existing skill frontmatter and content - If semantically similar skill exists, STOP 2. Should an existing skill be expanded? - If frontmatter semantically matches your use case → Update existing skill's description - Add keywords to improve discoverability rather than creating duplicate 3. Should existing skill content change? - If frontmatter matches but content incomplete → Add section to existing skill - Enhance with additional examples, procedures, or troubleshooting - Update frontmatter only if significantly broadening scope Only create new skill if: - No semantic overlap with existing skills - Addresses distinct problem domain - Has unique triggering conditions Skill Structure Directory Placement Skills
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Frequently asked questions
What is creating-skills?
creating-skills is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Create custom agent capabilities when discovering novel tools, receiving task-agnostic tips from reviewers, or after researching specialized workflows not covered in existing instructions.
Who is creating-skills best for?
creating-skills is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references.
How do I install creating-skills?
Install or run creating-skills using Copy skill directory. Check creating-skills for the latest setup command.
Is creating-skills actively maintained?
creating-skills may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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