microsoft/vscode
57 skills · 20,884 total installs
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fix-errorsGuidelines for fixing unhandled errors from the VS Code error telemetry dashboard.azure-pipelinesUse when validating Azure DevOps pipeline changes for the VS Code build.memory-leak-auditAudit code for memory leaks and disposable issues. Use when reviewing event listeners, DOM handlers, lifecycle callbacks, or fixing leak reports.accessibilityPrimary accessibility skill for VS Code. REQUIRED for new feature and contribution work, and also applies to updates of existing UI.sessionsAgents window architecture — covers the agents-first app, layering, folder structure, chat widget, menus, contributions, entry points, and development…hygieneUse when making code changes to ensure they pass VS Code's hygiene checks.author-contributionsIdentify all files a specific author contributed to on a branch vs its upstream, tracing code through renames.tool-rename-deprecationEnsure renamed built-in tool references preserve backward compatibility. Use when renaming a toolReferenceName, tool set referenceName, or any tool identifier.update-screenshotsDownload screenshot baselines from the latest CI run and commit them.launchLaunch Code OSS (VS Code from sources) into an isolated throwaway profile with unique debug ports so you can drive it with @playwright/cli AND attach a Node…component-fixturesUse when creating or updating component fixtures for screenshot testing, or when designing UI components to be fixture-friendly.add-policyUse when adding, modifying, or reviewing VS Code configuration policies.unit-testsUse when running unit tests in the VS Code repo. Covers the runTests tool, scripts/test.sh (macOS/Linux) and scripts/test.bat (Windows), and their supported…chat-customizations-editorUse when working on the Chat Customizations editor — the management UI for agents, skills, instructions, hooks, prompts, MCP servers, and plugins.fix-ci-failuresInvestigate and fix CI failures on a pull request. Use when CI checks fail on a PR branch — covers finding the PR, identifying failed checks, downloading logs…integration-testsUse when running integration tests in the VS Code repo. Covers scripts/test-integration.sh (macOS/Linux) and scripts/test-integration.bat (Windows), their…heap-snapshot-analysisAnalyze V8 heap snapshots to investigate memory leaks and retention issues.auto-perf-optimizeRun agent-driven VS Code performance or memory investigations.cpu-profile-analysisAnalyze V8/Chrome CPU profiles (.cpuprofile) and DevTools trace files (Trace-*.json).vscode-dev-workbenchUse 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…chat-perfRun chat perf benchmarks and memory leak checks against the local dev build or any published VS Code version.otelOpenTelemetry instrumentation for the Copilot Chat extension — covers the four agent execution paths, the IOTelService abstraction, span/metric/event…code-oss-logsFind and read timestamped process logs from Code OSS dev builds, including main.log, renderer.log, extension host logs, and agenthost.log.act-on-feedbackAct on user feedback attached to the current session. Use when the user submits feedback on the session's changes via the Submit Feedback button.agent-customization**WORKFLOW SKILL** — Create, update, review, fix, or debug VS Code agent customization files (.instructions.md, .prompt.md, .agent.md, SKILL.md,…agent-host-e2e-testsUse when writing, recording, updating, or troubleshooting the agent host end-to-end tests under src/vs/platform/agentHost/test/node/e2e (black-box tests that…agent-host-logsAnalyze Agent Host debug log exports. Use when given an ah-logs or ahp-logs zip/folder, an Export Agent Host Debug Logs bundle, events.jsonl, AHP JSONL…anthropic-sdk-upgraderUse this agent when the user needs to upgrade Anthropic SDK packages.chronicleAnalyze Copilot session history for standup reports, usage tips, session search, and session reindexing.code-reviewPerform a code review of the current session's changes. Use when the user requests a code review via the Run Code Review button in the Changes toolbar.commitCommit staged or unstaged changes with an AI-generated commit message that matches the repository's existing commit style.create-agentCreate a custom agent (.agent.md) for a specific job.create-draft-prCreate a draft pull request for the current session. Use when the user wants to open a draft PR with the session's changes.create-hookCreate a hook (.json) to enforce policy or automate agent lifecycle events.create-instructionsCreate an instructions file (.instructions.md) for a project rule or convention.create-prCreate a pull request for the current session. Use when the user wants to open a PR with the session's changes.create-promptCreate a reusable prompt file (.prompt.md) for a common task.create-skillCreate a reusable skill (SKILL.md) that packages a workflow.design-philosophyThe VS Code design philosophy — a shared Values→Principles→Moves vocabulary for reasoning about UI in design terms instead of raw pixels.fix-ciFix the failed CI checks for the current session. Use when the user requests a CI fix via the Fix Checks button in the Changes toolbar.flaky-smoke-testsDiagnose intermittent VS Code Electron smoke-test failures from the Azure DevOps Flaky Smoke Tests pipeline (definition 700).generate-run-commandsGenerate or modify run commands for the current session. Use when the user wants to set up or update run commands that appear in the session's Run button.get-search-view-resultsGet the current search results from the Search view in VS Codegithub-copilot-upgraderUse this to update the Github Copilot CLI/SDKinitGenerate or update chat customization files for AI coding agentsinstall-vscode-extensionHow to install a VS Code extension from an extension ID. Useful when the user wants to add new capabilities to their VS Code environment by installing…integrated-browserUse this when working on the VS Code integrated browser ("browserView") to understand its architecture and mental model.mergeMerge changes from the topic branch to the merge base branch. Use when the user wants to merge their session's work back to the base branch.project-setup-info-context7Comprehensive setup steps to help the user create complete project structures in a VS Code workspace.project-setup-info-localComprehensive setup steps to help the user create complete project structures in a VS Code workspace; this tool is designed for full project initialization and…smoke-testsUse when running VS Code smoke tests or working on smoke-test CI steps.symbolicate-crash-dumpSymbolicate a native VS Code crash dump (.dmp) using electron-minidump.syncSync the current session branch with its upstream branch, or publish the current session branch to a remote.sync-upstreamUpdate a stale session branch by rebasing onto the latest origin.troubleshootInvestigate unexpected chat agent behavior by analyzing direct debug logs in JSONL files.ux-css-layoutVS Code CSS conventions, file organization, class naming, standard sizes, SplitView/Grid layout, scrollable content, responsive layout, and text…ux-themingVS Code theming, color tokens, widget styles, focus indicators, and high-contrast theme support.