dsc-resource-authoring Skill
Helps discover DSC resources available via dsc.exe, author new configuration.winget files for this repository, and debug existing DSC configurations. Use this skill when the user asks to add a new flow, pick a DSC resource, write or fix a configuration.winget, or debug a winget configure error. Published by microsoft in WindowsDeveloperConfig.
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Writing, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions
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2 months ago · MIT license
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What is dsc-resource-authoring Skill?
Helps discover DSC resources available via dsc.exe, author new configuration.winget files for this repository, and debug existing DSC configurations. Use this skill when the user asks to add a new flow, pick a DSC resource, write or fix a configuration.winget, or debug a winget configure error. Published by microsoft in WindowsDeveloperConfig. 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
- Writing
- Writing use cases
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: .github/skills/dsc-resource-authoring/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 dsc-resource-authoring Skill
- Use it for writing.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/WindowsDeveloperConfig
- Skill file: .github/skills/dsc-resource-authoring/SKILL.md
What it does
Helps discover DSC resources available via dsc.exe, author new configuration.winget files for this repository, and debug existing DSC configurations. Use this skill when the user asks to add a new flow, pick a DSC resource, write or fix a configuration.winget, or debug a winget configure error.
Skill instructions
DSC Resource Authoring Skill This skill guides you through three related tasks that all revolve around dsc.exe (DSC v3) and winget configure: 1. Discover — enumerate and inspect resources available on the machine. 2. Author — compose a valid configuration.winget file that follows the rules in AGENTS.md. 3. Debug — validate and diagnose an existing configuration. Read AGENTS.md at the repo root before starting. It is the authoritative source of rules; this skill translates those rules into concrete dsc commands. --- Phase 1 — Discover Available Resources List all resources powershell dsc resource list -o json | ConvertFrom-Json Using -o json gives structured output that is easy to filter and inspect. Key fields on each object: - type — the resource type string you put in the type: field of a .winget. - kind — Resource, Adapter, or Group. - version — the resource module version. Filter by name or adapter powershell Find WinGet-related resources dsc resource list -o json | ConvertFrom-Jso
Verified compatibility and discovery
Frequently asked questions
What is dsc-resource-authoring?
dsc-resource-authoring is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Helps discover DSC resources available via dsc.exe, author new configuration.winget files for this repository, and debug existing DSC configurations.
Who is dsc-resource-authoring best for?
dsc-resource-authoring is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, writing workflows.
How do I install dsc-resource-authoring?
Install or run dsc-resource-authoring using Copy skill directory. Check dsc-resource-authoring for the latest setup command.
Is dsc-resource-authoring actively maintained?
dsc-resource-authoring 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.
