awesome-copilot

agent-governance

Patterns and techniques for adding governance, safety, and trust controls to AI agent systems. Use this skill when: - Building AI agents that call external tools (APIs, databases, file systems) - Implementing policy-based access controls for agent tool usage - Adding semantic intent classification to detect dangerous prompts - Creating trust scoring systems for multi-agent workflows - Building audit trails for agent actions and decisions - Enforcing rate limits, content filters, or tool restrictions on agents - Working with any agent framework (PydanticAI, CrewAI, OpenAI Agents, LangChain, AutoGen)

workiq-copilot

Guides the Copilot CLI on how to use the WorkIQ CLI/MCP server to query Microsoft 365 Copilot data (emails, meetings, docs, Teams, people) for live context, summaries, and recommendations.

webapp-testing

Toolkit for interacting with and testing local web applications using Playwright. Supports verifying frontend functionality, debugging UI behavior, capturing browser screenshots, and viewing browser logs.

web-design-reviewer

This skill enables visual inspection of websites running locally or remotely to identify and fix design issues. Triggers on requests like "review website design", "check the UI", "fix the layout", "find design problems". Detects issues with responsive design, accessibility, visual consistency, and layout breakage, then performs fixes at the source code level.

vscode-ext-localization

Guidelines for proper localization of VS Code extensions, following VS Code extension development guidelines, libraries and good practices

vscode-ext-commands

Guidelines for contributing commands in VS Code extensions. Indicates naming convention, visibility, localization and other relevant attributes, following VS Code extension development guidelines, libraries and good practices

snowflake-semanticview

Create, alter, and validate Snowflake semantic views using Snowflake CLI (snow). Use when asked to build or troubleshoot semantic views/semantic layer definitions with CREATE/ALTER SEMANTIC VIEW, to validate semantic-view DDL against Snowflake via CLI, or to guide Snowflake CLI installation and connection setup.

scoutqa-test

This skill should be used when the user asks to "test this website", "run exploratory testing", "check for accessibility issues", "verify the login flow works", "find bugs on this page", or requests automated QA testing. Triggers on web application testing scenarios including smoke tests, accessibility audits, e-commerce flows, and user flow validation using ScoutQA CLI. Use this skill proactively after implementing web application features to verify they work correctly.

refactor

Surgical code refactoring to improve maintainability without changing behavior. Covers extracting functions, renaming variables, breaking down god functions, improving type safety, eliminating code smells, and applying design patterns. Less drastic than repo-rebuilder; use for gradual improvements.

prd

Generate high-quality Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) for software systems and AI-powered features. Includes executive summaries, user stories, technical specifications, and risk analysis.

plantuml-ascii

Generate ASCII art diagrams using PlantUML text mode. Use when user asks to create ASCII diagrams, text-based diagrams, terminal-friendly diagrams, or mentions plantuml ascii, text diagram, ascii art diagram. Supports: Converting PlantUML diagrams to ASCII art, Creating sequence diagrams, class diagrams, flowcharts in ASCII format, Generating Unicode-enhanced ASCII art with -utxt flag

nuget-manager

Manage NuGet packages in .NET projects/solutions. Use this skill when adding, removing, or updating NuGet package versions. It enforces using `dotnet` CLI for package management and provides strict procedures for direct file edits only when updating versions.

microsoft-docs

Query official Microsoft documentation to find concepts, tutorials, and code examples across Azure, .NET, Agent Framework, Aspire, VS Code, GitHub, and more. Uses Microsoft Learn MCP as the default, with Context7 and Aspire MCP for content that lives outside learn.microsoft.com.

microsoft-code-reference

Look up Microsoft API references, find working code samples, and verify SDK code is correct. Use when working with Azure SDKs, .NET libraries, or Microsoft APIs—to find the right method, check parameters, get working examples, or troubleshoot errors. Catches hallucinated methods, wrong signatures, and deprecated patterns by querying official docs.

mcp-cli

Interface for MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers via CLI. Use when you need to interact with external tools, APIs, or data sources through MCP servers, list available MCP servers/tools, or call MCP tools from command line.

make-skill-template

Create new Agent Skills for GitHub Copilot from prompts or by duplicating this template. Use when asked to "create a skill", "make a new skill", "scaffold a skill", or when building specialized AI capabilities with bundled resources. Generates SKILL.md files with proper frontmatter, directory structure, and optional scripts/references/assets folders.

legacy-circuit-mockups

Generate breadboard circuit mockups and visual diagrams using HTML5 Canvas drawing techniques. Use when asked to create circuit layouts, visualize electronic component placements, draw breadboard diagrams, mockup 6502 builds, generate retro computer schematics, or design vintage electronics projects. Supports 555 timers, W65C02S microprocessors, 28C256 EEPROMs, W65C22 VIA chips, 7400-series logic gates, LEDs, resistors, capacitors, switches, buttons, crystals, and wires.

image-manipulation-image-magick

Process and manipulate images using ImageMagick. Supports resizing, format conversion, batch processing, and retrieving image metadata. Use when working with images, creating thumbnails, resizing wallpapers, or performing batch image operations.

github-issues

Create, update, and manage GitHub issues using MCP tools. Use this skill when users want to create bug reports, feature requests, or task issues, update existing issues, add labels/assignees/milestones, set issue fields (dates, priority, custom fields), set issue types, manage issue workflows, link issues, add dependencies, or track blocked-by/blocking relationships. Triggers on requests like "create an issue", "file a bug", "request a feature", "update issue X", "set the priority", "set the start date", "link issues", "add dependency", "blocked by", "blocking", or any GitHub issue management task.

git-commit

Execute git commit with conventional commit message analysis, intelligent staging, and message generation. Use when user asks to commit changes, create a git commit, or mentions "/commit". Supports: (1) Auto-detecting type and scope from changes, (2) Generating conventional commit messages from diff, (3) Interactive commit with optional type/scope/description overrides, (4) Intelligent file staging for logical grouping

gh-cli

GitHub CLI (gh) comprehensive reference for repositories, issues, pull requests, Actions, projects, releases, gists, codespaces, organizations, extensions, and all GitHub operations from the command line.

chrome-devtools

Expert-level browser automation, debugging, and performance analysis using Chrome DevTools MCP. Use for interacting with web pages, capturing screenshots, analyzing network traffic, and profiling performance.

azure-static-web-apps

Helps create, configure, and deploy Azure Static Web Apps using the SWA CLI. Use when deploying static sites to Azure, setting up SWA local development, configuring staticwebapp.config.json, adding Azure Functions APIs to SWA, or setting up GitHub Actions CI/CD for Static Web Apps.

azure-role-selector

When user is asking for guidance for which role to assign to an identity given desired permissions, this agent helps them understand the role that will meet the requirements with least privilege access and how to apply that role.

azure-resource-visualizer

Analyze Azure resource groups and generate detailed Mermaid architecture diagrams showing the relationships between individual resources. Use this skill when the user asks for a diagram of their Azure resources or help in understanding how the resources relate to each other.

azure-devops-cli

Manage Azure DevOps resources via CLI including projects, repos, pipelines, builds, pull requests, work items, artifacts, and service endpoints. Use when working with Azure DevOps, az commands, devops automation, CI/CD, or when user mentions Azure DevOps CLI.

azure-deployment-preflight

Performs comprehensive preflight validation of Bicep deployments to Azure, including template syntax validation, what-if analysis, and permission checks. Use this skill before any deployment to Azure to preview changes, identify potential issues, and ensure the deployment will succeed. Activate when users mention deploying to Azure, validating Bicep files, checking deployment permissions, previewing infrastructure changes, running what-if, or preparing for azd provision.

appinsights-instrumentation

Instrument a webapp to send useful telemetry data to Azure App Insights

agentic-eval

Patterns and techniques for evaluating and improving AI agent outputs. Use this skill when: - Implementing self-critique and reflection loops - Building evaluator-optimizer pipelines for quality-critical generation - Creating test-driven code refinement workflows - Designing rubric-based or LLM-as-judge evaluation systems - Adding iterative improvement to agent outputs (code, reports, analysis) - Measuring and improving agent response quality

multi-stage-dockerfile

Create optimized multi-stage Dockerfiles for any language or framework

ruby-mcp-server-generator

Generate a complete Model Context Protocol server project in Ruby using the official MCP Ruby SDK gem.

postgresql-code-review

PostgreSQL-specific code review assistant focusing on PostgreSQL best practices, anti-patterns, and unique quality standards. Covers JSONB operations, array usage, custom types, schema design, function optimization, and PostgreSQL-exclusive security features like Row Level Security (RLS).

kotlin-mcp-server-generator

Generate a complete Kotlin MCP server project with proper structure, dependencies, and implementation using the official io.modelcontextprotocol:kotlin-sdk library.

dataverse-python-quickstart

Generate Python SDK setup + CRUD + bulk + paging snippets using official patterns.

rust-mcp-server-generator

Generate a complete Rust Model Context Protocol server project with tools, prompts, resources, and tests using the official rmcp SDK

playwright-explore-website

Website exploration for testing using Playwright MCP

java-junit

Get best practices for JUnit 5 unit testing, including data-driven tests

csharp-async

Get best practices for C# async programming

power-apps-code-app-scaffold

Scaffold a complete Power Apps Code App project with PAC CLI setup, SDK integration, and connector configuration

go-mcp-server-generator

Generate a complete Go MCP server project with proper structure, dependencies, and implementation using the official github.com/modelcontextprotocol/go-sdk.

dataverse-python-advanced-patterns

Generate production code for Dataverse SDK using advanced patterns, error handling, and optimization techniques.

playwright-generate-test

Generate a Playwright test based on a scenario using Playwright MCP

typespec-create-api-plugin

Generate a TypeSpec API plugin with REST operations, authentication, and Adaptive Cards for Microsoft 365 Copilot

refactor-plan

Plan a multi-file refactor with proper sequencing and rollback steps

mcp-create-declarative-agent

Skill converted from mcp-create-declarative-agent.prompt.md

csharp-tunit

Get best practices for TUnit unit testing, including data-driven tests

typescript-mcp-server-generator

Generate a complete MCP server project in TypeScript with tools, resources, and proper configuration

polyglot-test-agent

Generates comprehensive, workable unit tests for any programming language using a multi-agent pipeline. Use when asked to generate tests, write unit tests, improve test coverage, add test coverage, create test files, or test a codebase. Supports C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, Rust, Java, and more. Orchestrates research, planning, and implementation phases to produce tests that compile, pass, and follow project conventions.

add-educational-comments

Add educational comments to the file specified, or prompt asking for file to comment if one is not provided.

csharp-nunit

Get best practices for NUnit unit testing, including data-driven tests

openapi-to-application-code

Generate a complete, production-ready application from an OpenAPI specification

csharp-mcp-server-generator

Generate a complete MCP server project in C# with tools, prompts, and proper configuration

create-technical-spike

Create time-boxed technical spike documents for researching and resolving critical development decisions before implementation.

create-github-issues-feature-from-implementation-plan

Create GitHub Issues from implementation plan phases using feature_request.yml or chore_request.yml templates.

power-bi-dax-optimization

Comprehensive Power BI DAX formula optimization prompt for improving performance, readability, and maintainability of DAX calculations.

python-mcp-server-generator

Generate a complete MCP server project in Python with tools, resources, and proper configuration

structured-autonomy-plan

Structured Autonomy Planning Prompt

csharp-xunit

Get best practices for XUnit unit testing, including data-driven tests

winui3-migration-guide

UWP-to-WinUI 3 migration reference. Maps legacy UWP APIs to correct Windows App SDK equivalents with before/after code snippets. Covers namespace changes, threading (CoreDispatcher to DispatcherQueue), windowing (CoreWindow to AppWindow), dialogs, pickers, sharing, printing, background tasks, and the most common Copilot code generation mistakes.

java-springboot

Get best practices for developing applications with Spring Boot.

what-context-needed

Ask Copilot what files it needs to see before answering a question

mcp-copilot-studio-server-generator

Generate a complete MCP server implementation optimized for Copilot Studio integration with proper schema constraints and streamable HTTP support

dataverse-python-production-code

Generate production-ready Python code using Dataverse SDK with error handling, optimization, and best practices

noob-mode

Plain-English translation layer for non-technical Copilot CLI users. Translates every approval prompt, error message, and technical output into clear, jargon-free English with color-coded risk indicators.

postgresql-optimization

PostgreSQL-specific development assistant focusing on unique PostgreSQL features, advanced data types, and PostgreSQL-exclusive capabilities. Covers JSONB operations, array types, custom types, range/geometric types, full-text search, window functions, and PostgreSQL extensions ecosystem.

dotnet-best-practices

Ensure .NET/C# code meets best practices for the solution/project.

mcp-create-adaptive-cards

Skill converted from mcp-create-adaptive-cards.prompt.md

suggest-awesome-github-copilot-skills

Suggest relevant GitHub Copilot skills from the awesome-copilot repository based on current repository context and chat history, avoiding duplicates with existing skills in this repository, and identifying outdated skills that need updates.

sponsor-finder

Find which of a GitHub repository's dependencies are sponsorable via GitHub Sponsors. Uses deps.dev API for dependency resolution across npm, PyPI, Cargo, Go, RubyGems, Maven, and NuGet. Checks npm funding metadata, FUNDING.yml files, and web search. Verifies every link. Shows direct and transitive dependencies with OSSF Scorecard health data. Invoke with /sponsor followed by a GitHub owner/repo (e.g. "/sponsor expressjs/express").

dataverse-python-usecase-builder

Generate complete solutions for specific Dataverse SDK use cases with architecture recommendations

structured-autonomy-generate

Structured Autonomy Implementation Generator Prompt

power-bi-model-design-review

Comprehensive Power BI data model design review prompt for evaluating model architecture, relationships, and optimization opportunities.

power-bi-performance-troubleshooting

Systematic Power BI performance troubleshooting prompt for identifying, diagnosing, and resolving performance issues in Power BI models, reports, and queries.

playwright-explore-website

Website exploration for testing using Playwright MCP

openapi-to-application-code

Generate a complete, production-ready application from an OpenAPI specification

create-technical-spike

Create time-boxed technical spike documents for researching and resolving critical development decisions before implementation.

mcp-deploy-manage-agents

Skill converted from mcp-deploy-manage-agents.prompt.md

breakdown-feature-implementation

Prompt for creating detailed feature implementation plans, following Epoch monorepo structure.

java-docs

Ensure that Java types are documented with Javadoc comments and follow best practices for documentation.

csharp-nunit

Get best practices for NUnit unit testing, including data-driven tests

containerize-aspnet-framework

Containerize an ASP.NET .NET Framework project by creating Dockerfile and .dockerfile files customized for the project.

containerize-aspnetcore

Containerize an ASP.NET Core project by creating Dockerfile and .dockerfile files customized for the project.

suggest-awesome-github-copilot-instructions

Suggest relevant GitHub Copilot instruction files from the awesome-copilot repository based on current repository context and chat history, avoiding duplicates with existing instructions in this repository, and identifying outdated instructions that need updates.

create-spring-boot-kotlin-project

Create Spring Boot Kotlin Project Skeleton

tldr-prompt

Create tldr summaries for GitHub Copilot files (prompts, agents, instructions, collections), MCP servers, or documentation from URLs and queries.