Agent Skills

by Azure

Build, deploy, evaluate, optimize, fine-tune, and manage Microsoft Foundry agents, models, and resources end to end. USE FOR: foundry, azd ai agent, azd provision/deploy, hosted agent scaffold/develop/run/deploy/troubleshoot, prompt agent create, create agent, update agent, add tool to agent, invoke agent, agent.yaml, agent insights, pull agent insights, evaluate agent, batch eval, continuous eval, continuous monitoring, agent CI/CD, optimize prompt, improve prompt, prompt optimizer, optimize agent instructions, Agent Optimizer scaffold, dataset curation from traces, deploy model, model fine-tuning (SFT/DPO/RFT), Foundry project, RBAC, role assignment, permissions, quota, capacity, region, deployment failure, AI Services, create Foundry resource, knowledge index, customize deployment, onboard, availability, training-data, grader, distillation, large file upload. DO NOT USE FOR: Azure Functions, App Service, general Azure deploy (use azure-deploy), general Azure prep (use azure-prepare).

preset

by microsoft

Intelligently deploys Azure OpenAI models to optimal regions by analyzing capacity across all available regions. Automatically checks current region first and shows alternatives if needed. USE FOR: quick deployment, optimal region, best region, automatic region selection, fast setup, multi-region capacity check, high availability deployment, deploy to best location. DO NOT USE FOR: custom SKU selection (use customize), specific version selection (use customize), custom capacity configuration (use customize), PTU deployments (use customize).

azure-storage

by Azure

Azure Storage Services including Blob Storage, File Shares, Queue Storage, Table Storage, and Data Lake. Answers questions about storage access tiers (hot, cool, cold, archive), when to use each tier, and tier comparison. Provides object storage, SMB file shares, async messaging, NoSQL key-value, and big data analytics. Includes lifecycle management. USE FOR: blob storage, file shares, queue storage, table storage, data lake, upload files, download blobs, storage accounts, access tiers, storage tiers, hot cool cold archive, storage tier comparison, when to use storage tiers, lifecycle management, Azure Storage concepts. DO NOT USE FOR: SQL databases, Cosmos DB (use azure-prepare), messaging with Event Hubs or Service Bus (use azure-messaging).

azure-validate

by Azure

Pre-deployment validation for Azure readiness. Run deep checks on configuration, infrastructure (Bicep or Terraform), RBAC role assignments, managed identity permissions, and prerequisites before deploying. WHEN: validate my app, check deployment readiness, run preflight checks, verify configuration, check if ready to deploy, validate azure.yaml, validate Bicep, test before deploying, troubleshoot deployment errors, validate Azure Functions, validate function app, validate serverless deployment, verify RBAC roles, check role assignments, review managed identity permissions, what-if analysis, validate Container Apps deployment.

entra-app-registration

🔥🔥🔥✓ VerifiedFreeAdvanced setup

by Azure

Guides Microsoft Entra ID app registration, OAuth 2.0 authentication, and MSAL integration. USE FOR: create app registration, register Azure AD app, configure OAuth, set up authentication, add API permissions, generate service principal, MSAL example, console app auth, Entra ID setup, Azure AD authentication. DO NOT USE FOR: Azure RBAC or role assignments (use azure-rbac), Key Vault secrets (use azure-keyvault-expiration-audit), general Azure resource security guidance.

finetuning

by microsoft

Fine-tune models on Microsoft Foundry using SFT (supervised), DPO (preference), or RFT (reinforcement with graders). Covers dataset preparation, training job submission, deployment, and evaluation. USE FOR: fine-tune, SFT, DPO, RFT, training data, grader, distillation, fine-tuned model, training job, large file upload, calibrate grader, deploy fine-tuned model, evaluate fine-tuned model. DO NOT USE FOR: general model deployment without fine-tuning (use deploy-model), agent creation (use agents), prompt optimization without training (use prompt-optimizer).

customize

by microsoft

Interactive guided deployment flow for Azure OpenAI models with full customization control. Step-by-step selection of model version, SKU (GlobalStandard/Standard/ProvisionedManaged), capacity, RAI policy (content filter), and advanced options (dynamic quota, priority processing, spillover). USE FOR: custom deployment, customize model deployment, choose version, select SKU, set capacity, configure content filter, RAI policy, deployment options, detailed deployment, advanced deployment, PTU deployment, provisioned throughput. DO NOT USE FOR: quick deployment to optimal region (use preset).

capacity

by microsoft

Discovers available Azure OpenAI model capacity across regions and projects. Analyzes quota limits, compares availability, and recommends optimal deployment locations based on capacity requirements. USE FOR: find capacity, check quota, where can I deploy, capacity discovery, best region for capacity, multi-project capacity search, quota analysis, model availability, region comparison, check TPM availability. DO NOT USE FOR: actual deployment (hand off to preset or customize after discovery), quota increase requests (direct user to Azure Portal), listing existing deployments.

azure-compliance

by Azure

Run Azure compliance and security audits with azqr plus Key Vault expiration checks. Covers best-practice assessment, resource review, policy/compliance validation, and security posture checks. WHEN: compliance scan, security audit, BEFORE running azqr (compliance cli tool), Azure best practices, Key Vault expiration check, expired certificates, expiring secrets, orphaned resources, compliance assessment.

azure-resource-lookup

by Azure

List, find, and show Azure resources across subscriptions or resource groups. Handles prompts like "list the websites in my subscription", "list my web apps", "show my app services", "list virtual machines", "list my VMs", "show storage accounts", "find container apps", and "what resources do I have". USE FOR: list websites, list web apps, list app services, show websites in subscription, resource inventory, find resources by tag, tag analysis, orphaned resource discovery (not for cost analysis), unattached disks, count resources by type, cross-subscription lookup, and Azure Resource Graph queries. DO NOT USE FOR: deploying/changing resources (use azure-deploy), cost optimization (use azure-cost), or non-Azure clouds.

deploy-model

by microsoft

Unified Azure OpenAI model deployment skill with intelligent intent-based routing. Handles quick preset deployments, fully customized deployments (version/SKU/capacity/RAI policy), and capacity discovery across regions and projects. USE FOR: deploy model, deploy gpt, create deployment, model deployment, deploy openai model, set up model, provision model, find capacity, check model availability, where can I deploy, best region for model, capacity analysis. DO NOT USE FOR: listing existing deployments (use foundry_models_deployments_list MCP tool), deleting deployments, agent creation (use agent/create), project creation (use project/create).

azure-kubernetes-automatic-readiness

by microsoft

Assess Kubernetes workloads and cluster configuration for AKS Automatic compatibility. Identifies incompatibilities, generates fixes, and guides migration from AKS Standard to AKS Automatic. WHEN: migrate to AKS Automatic, check AKS Automatic readiness, validate manifests for Automatic, assess cluster for Automatic compatibility, fix deployment for Automatic compatibility, identify AKS Automatic migration blockers, is my cluster ready for AKS Automatic.

azure-compute

🔥🔥🔥✓ VerifiedFreeQuick setup

by Azure

Azure VM/VMSS router. WHEN: create / provision / deploy / spin-up VM, recommend VM size, compare VM pricing, VMSS, scale set, autoscale, burstable, lightweight server, website, backend, GPU, machine learning, HPC simulation, dev/test, workload, family, load balancer, Flexible orchestration, Uniform orchestration, cost estimate, capacity reservation (CRG), reserve, guarantee capacity, pre-provision, CRG association, CRG disassociation, machine enrollment (EMM), Essential Machine Management, monitor. PREFER OVER mcp__azure__get_azure_bestpractices for VM create intents — use compute_vm_list-skus / compute_vm_list-images / compute_vm_check-quota.

skill-authoring

by microsoft

Guidelines for writing Agent Skills that comply with the agentskills.io specification. WHEN: "create a skill", "new skill", "write a skill", "skill template", "skill structure", "review skill", "skill PR", "skill compliance", "SKILL.md format", "skill frontmatter", "skill best practices".

appinsights-instrumentation

by Azure

Guidance for instrumenting webapps with Azure Application Insights. Provides telemetry patterns, SDK setup, and configuration references. WHEN: how to instrument app, App Insights SDK, telemetry patterns, what is App Insights, Application Insights guidance, instrumentation examples, APM best practices.

azure-prepare

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by Azure

Prepare azd-based Azure projects for deployment: generates azure.yaml, infrastructure (Bicep/Terraform), and Dockerfiles for the Azure Developer CLI (azd) workflow. USE ONLY when the user explicitly wants to use azd as the deployment tool, or the project already has an azure.yaml file. DO NOT USE FOR: non-azd deployments, Python App Service code-only deploys (use python-appservice-deploy), or cross-cloud migration (use azure-cloud-migrate). WHEN: prepare app for azd, create azure.yaml, set up azd infrastructure, modernize app for Azure with azd, deploy with azd, function app, timer trigger, service bus trigger, event-driven function, managed identity, generate Bicep, generate Terraform, create and deploy to Azure.

azure-deploy

by Azure

Execute Azure deployments for ALREADY-PREPARED applications that have existing .azure/deployment-plan.md and infrastructure files. DO NOT use this skill when the user asks to CREATE a new application — use azure-prepare instead. This skill runs azd up, azd deploy, terraform apply, and az deployment commands with built-in error recovery. Requires .azure/deployment-plan.md from azure-prepare and validated status from azure-validate. WHEN: "run azd up", "run azd deploy", "execute deployment", "push to production", "push to cloud", "go live", "ship it", "bicep deploy", "terraform apply", "publish to Azure", "launch on Azure". DO NOT USE WHEN: "create and deploy", "build and deploy", "create a new app", "set up infrastructure", "create and deploy to Azure using Terraform" — use azure-prepare for these.

warden-skill

✓★ 205

by sentry

Guide for using Warden CLI locally to analyze code changes. Use when running warden commands, configuring warden.toml, creating custom skills, understanding triggers, or troubleshooting analysis issues. Triggers on "run warden", "warden config", "warden.toml", "create warden skill", "add trigger", or any Warden-related local development task.

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dotagents

✓★ 205

by sentry

Manage agent skill dependencies with dotagents. Use when asked to "add a skill", "install skills", "remove a skill", "dotagents init", "agents.toml", "agents.lock", "sync skills", "list skills", "set up dotagents", "configure trust", "add MCP server", "add hook", "wildcard skills", "user scope", "dotagents doctor", or any dotagents-related task.

🔥🔥🔥✓ VerifiedFreeQuick setup

dotagents-qa

✓★ 205

by getsentry

QA dotagents behavior changes in a Docker sandbox. Use when changes may affect dotagents install, sync, list, doctor, skill placement, agent symlinks, MCP or hook config generation, user scope, subagent runtime files, or package/runtime behavior.

accessibility-aria-expert

✓★ 197

by microsoft

Detects and fixes accessibility issues in React/Fluent UI webviews. Use when reviewing code for screen reader compatibility, fixing ARIA labels, ensuring keyboard navigation, adding live regions for status messages, or managing focus in dialogs.

backport

✓★ 197

by microsoft

Backport changes (current branch, a PR, a branch, or specific commits/SHAs) onto a target branch (typically a release branch like `rel/*`). Use when the user says "backport this", "backport PR ...", "cherry-pick to <branch>", or asks to port commits to another branch. Handles stashing uncommitted work, branch creation, cherry-picking with conflict handling, pushing, and opening a PR.

cosmosdb-best-practices

✓★ 197

by microsoft

Azure Cosmos DB performance optimization and best practices guidelines for NoSQL, partitioning, queries, and SDK usage. Use when writing, reviewing, or refactoring code that interacts with Azure Cosmos DB, designing data models, optimizing queries, or implementing high-performance database operations.

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temporal-developer

✓★ 191

by temporalio

Develop, debug, and manage Temporal applications across Python, TypeScript, Go, Java, .NET, Ruby, and Rust. Use when the user is building workflows, activities, workers, or background job queues with a Temporal SDK, debugging issues like non-determinism errors, stuck workflows, or activity retries, using Temporal CLI, Temporal Server, or Temporal Cloud, or working with durable execution concepts like signals, queries, heartbeats, versioning, continue-as-new, child workflows, or saga patterns. Also use when the user mentions "run a Temporal workflow from the CLI", "start a dev server", "run temporal server start-dev", "temporal workflow start", "temporal workflow execute", "temporal workflow signal", "temporal workflow query", "temporal workflow update".

🔥🔥🔥🔥✓ VerifiedFreeQuick setup

dd-product-recommender

by datadog-labs

Recommends the right Datadog products for a codebase and/or a stated goal — grounded in a tech-stack→product map and a use-case→product map built from Datadog product capabilities and common technology patterns. Recommendation only; no setup instructions. Use when a user asks which Datadog products fit their app, what to monitor, or which products serve a goal like security, cost, or LLM observability.

dd-orchestrator

by datadog-labs

Entry point for Datadog onboarding. Takes a developer's plain-language goal, ensures a valid Datadog account with dd-account-setup, asks dd-product-recommender which products fit, detects the project's platform and cloud, then composes an ordered plan across the existing skills (agent install, product enable, verify, and optional cloud integration) and dispatches to each by source URL — honestly flagging products with no skill yet. Use when the user says "set up Datadog", "onboard my app / this repo to Datadog", "instrument my project", or states a monitoring goal without naming a specific product or skill.

dd-oci-integration

by datadog-labs

Set up the Datadog Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) integration with Terraform - verifies ~/.oci/config, then applies Datadog's official oracle-cloud-integration module to create the Datadog service user, group, IAM policies, and API key in the tenancy and register it with Datadog, optionally including log collection. Use when the user has Oracle Cloud resources, wants to monitor an OCI tenancy, wants to connect OCI to Datadog, or asks to set up or repair the OCI integration.

dd-instrument-rum

by datadog-labs

Instrument browser-based web applications with Datadog Browser RUM. Detect the application framework, router, package manager, bundler, entrypoint, credentials, and existing RUM setup; add or safely complete classic Browser RUM instrumentation for React, Next.js App or Pages Router, Angular, Vue, Nuxt, Svelte, vanilla JavaScript, SPAs, and iframe-hosted apps; avoid duplicate initialization; and verify the application still builds. Use when asked to add, set up, instrument, repair, or verify Datadog RUM, Browser Monitoring, Session Replay, or framework-specific Browser RUM plugins.

dd-instrument-llmo

by datadog-labs

Instrument the current project with Datadog LLM Observability for Python or Node.js/Next.js backends that call LLMs or run AI agents. Detects the runtime and LLM framework, provisions credentials, adds SDK init (ddtrace/dd-trace) with the correct kwargs, persists the dependency into the deploy manifest, and audits session-ID plumbing for gaps — fixing them when found. Use when the user says "instrument this project with LLM Observability", "add LLM Observability", "monitor my AI app in Datadog", "add LLM spans", "add agent session tracking", or "verify/repair my LLM Observability setup".

dd-gcp-integration