skill-creator-ms — Библиотека модульных навыков для AI Agents

--- name: skill-creator-ms description: "Guide for creating effective skills for AI coding agents working with Azure SDKs and Microsoft Foundry services. Use when creating new skills or updating existing skills." risk: unknown source: community date_added: "2026-02-27" --- # Skill Creator Guide for creating skills that extend AI agent capabilities, with emphasis on Azure SDKs and Microsoft Foundry. > **Required Context:** When creating SDK or API skills, users MUST provide the SDK package name, documentation URL, or repository reference for the skill to be based on. ## About Skills Skills are modular knowledge packages that transform general-purpose agents into specialized experts: 1. **Procedural knowledge** — Multi-step workflows for specific domains 2. **SDK expertise** — API patterns, authentication, error handling for Azure services 3. **Domain context** — Schemas, business logic, company-specific patterns 4. **Bundled resources** — Scripts, references, templates for complex tasks --- ## Core Principles ### 1. Concise is Key The context window is a shared resource. Challenge each piece: "Does this justify its token cost?" **Default assumption: Agents are already capable.** Only add what they don't already know. ### 2. Fresh Documentation First **Azure SDKs change constantly.** Skills should instruct agents to verify documentation: ```markdown ## Before Implementation Search `microsoft-docs` MCP for current API patterns: - Query: "[SDK name] [operation] python" - Verify: Parameters match your installed SDK version ``` ### 3. Degrees of Freedom Match specificity to task fragility: | Freedom | When | Example | |---------|------|---------| | **High** | Multiple valid approaches | Text guidelines | | **Medium** | Preferred pattern with variation | Pseudocode | | **Low** | Must be exact | Specific scripts | ### 4. Progressive Disclosure Skills load in three levels: 1. **Metadata** (~100 words) — Always in context 2. **SKILL.md body** (<5k words) — When skill triggers 3. **References** (unlimited) — As needed **Keep SKILL.md under 500 lines.** Split into reference files when approaching this limit. --- ## Skill Structure ``` skill-name/ ├── SKILL.md (required) │ ├── YAML frontmatter (name, description) │ └── Markdown instructions └── Bundled Resources (optional) ├── scripts/ — Executable code ├── references/ — Documentation loaded as needed └── assets/ — Output resources (templates, images) ``` ### SKILL.md - **Frontmatter**: `name` and `description`. The description is the trigger mechanism. - **Body**: Instructions loaded only after triggering. ### Bundled Resources | Type | Purpose | When to Include | |------|---------|-----------------| | `scripts/` | Deterministic operations | Same code rewritten repeatedly | | `references/` | Detailed patterns | API docs, schemas, detailed guides | | `assets/` | Output resources | Templates, images, boilerplate | **Don't include**: README.md, CHANGELOG.md, installation guides. --- ## Creating Azure SDK Skills When creating skills for Azure SDKs, follow these patterns consistently. ### Skill Section Order Follow this structure (based on existing Azure SDK skills): 1. **Title** — `# SDK Name` 2. **Installation** — `pip install`, `npm install`, etc. 3. **Environment Variables** — Required configuration 4. **Authentication** — Always `DefaultAzureCredential` 5. **Core Workflow** — Minimal viable example 6. **Feature Tables** — Clients, methods, tools 7. **Best Practices** — Numbered list 8. **Reference Links** — Table linking to `/references/*.md` ### Authentication Pattern (All Languages) Always use `DefaultAzureCredential`: ```python # Python from azure.identity import DefaultAzureCredential credential = DefaultAzureCredential() client = ServiceClient(endpoint, credential) ``` ```csharp // C# var credential = new DefaultAzureCredential(); var client = new ServiceClient(new Uri(endpoint), credential); ``` ```java // Java TokenCredential credential = new DefaultAzureCredentialBuilder().build(); ServiceClient client = new ServiceClientBuilder() .endpoint(endpoint) .credential(credential) .buildClient(); ``` ```typescript // TypeScript import { DefaultAzureCredential } from "@azure/identity"; const credential = new DefaultAzureCredential(); const client = new ServiceClient(endpoint, credential); ``` **Never hardcode credentials. Use environment variables.** ### Standard Verb Patterns Azure SDKs use consistent verbs across all languages: | Verb | Behavior | |------|----------| | `create` | Create new; fail if exists | | `upsert` | Create or update | | `get` | Retrieve; error if missing | | `list` | Return collection | | `delete` | Succeed even if missing | | `begin` | Start long-running operation | ### Language-Specific Patterns See `references/azure-sdk-patterns.md` for detailed patterns including: - **Python**: `ItemPaged`, `LROPoller`, context managers, Sphinx docstrings - **.NET**: `Response<T>`, `Pageable<T>`, `Operation<T>`, mocking support - **Java**: Builder pattern, `PagedIterable`/`PagedFlux`, Reactor types - **TypeScript**: `PagedAsyncIterableIterator`, `AbortSignal`, browser considerations ### Example: Azure SDK Skill Structure ```markdown --- name: skill-creator description: | Azure AI Example SDK for Python. Use for [specific service features]. Triggers: "example service", "create example", "list examples". --- # Azure AI Example SDK ## Installation ```bash pip install azure-ai-example ``` ## Environment Variables ```bash AZURE_EXAMPLE_ENDPOINT=https://<resource>.example.azure.com ``` ## Authentication ```python from azure.identity import DefaultAzureCredential from azure.ai.example import ExampleClient credential = DefaultAzureCredential() client = ExampleClient( endpoint=os.environ["AZURE_EXAMPLE_ENDPOINT"], credential=credential ) ``` ## Core Workflow ```python # Create item = client.create_item(name="example", data={...}) # List (pagination handled automatically) for item in client.list_items(): print(item.name) # Long-running operation poller = client.begin_process(item_id) result = poller.result() # Cleanup client.delete_item(item_id) ``` ## Reference Files | File | Contents | |------|----------| | references/tools.md | Tool integrations | | references/streaming.md | Event streaming patterns | ``` --- ## Skill Creation Process 1. **Gather SDK Context** — User provides SDK/API reference (REQUIRED) 2. **Understand** — Research SDK patterns from official docs 3. **Plan** — Identify reusable resources and product area category 4. **Create** — Write SKILL.md in `.github/skills/<skill-name>/` 5. **Categorize** — Create symlink in `skills/<language>/<category>/` 6. **Test** — Create acceptance criteria and test scenarios 7. **Document** — Update README.md skill catalog 8. **Iterate** — Refine based on real usage ### Step 1: Gather SDK Context (REQUIRED) **Before creating any SDK skill, the user MUST provide:** | Required | Example | Purpose | |----------|---------|---------| | **SDK Package** | `azure-ai-agents`, `Azure.AI.OpenAI` | Identifies the exact SDK | | **Documentation URL** | `https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/...` | Primary source of truth | | **Repository** (optional) | `Azure/azure-sdk-for-python` | For code patterns | **Prompt the user if not provided:** ``` To create this skill, I need: 1. The SDK package name (e.g., azure-ai-projects) 2. The Microsoft Learn documentation URL or GitHub repo 3. The target language (py/dotnet/ts/java) ``` **Search official docs first:** ```bash # Use microsoft-docs MCP to get current API patterns # Query: "[SDK name] [operation] [language]" # Verify: Parameters match the latest SDK version ``` ### Step 2: Understand the Skill Gather concrete examples: - "What SDK operations should this skill cover?" - "What triggers should activate this skill?" - "What errors do developers commonly encounter?" | Example Task | Reusable Resource | |--------------|-------------------| | Same auth code each time | Code example in SKILL.md | | Complex streaming patterns | `references/streaming.md` | | Tool configurations | `references/tools.md` | | Error handling patterns | `references/error-handling.md` | ### Step 3: Plan Product Area Category Skills are organized by **language** and **product area** in the `skills/` directory via symlinks. **Product Area Categories:** | Category | Description | Examples | |----------|-------------|----------| | `foundry` | AI Foundry, agents, projects, inference | `azure-ai-agents-py`, `azure-ai-projects-py` | | `data` | Storage, Cosmos DB, Tables, Data Lake | `azure-cosmos-py`, `azure-storage-blob-py` | | `messaging` | Event Hubs, Service Bus, Event Grid | `azure-eventhub-py`, `azure-servicebus-py` | | `monitoring` | OpenTelemetry, App Insights, Query | `azure-monitor-opentelemetry-py` | | `identity` | Authentication, DefaultAzureCredential | `azure-identity-py` | | `security` | Key Vault, secrets, keys, certificates | `azure-keyvault-py` | | `integration` | API Management, App Configuration | `azure-appconfiguration-py` | | `compute` | Batch, ML compute | `azure-compute-batch-java` | | `container` | Container Registry, ACR | `azure-containerregistry-py` | **Determine the category** based on: 1. Azure service family (Storage → `data`, Event Hubs → `messaging`) 2. Primary use case (AI agents → `foundry`) 3. Existing skills in the same service area ### Step 4: Create the Skill **Location:** `.github/skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md` **Naming convention:** - `azure-<service>-<subservice>-<language>` - Examples: `azure-ai-agents-py`, `azure-cosmos-java`, `azure-storage-blob-ts` **For Azure SDK skills:** 1. Search `microsoft-docs` MCP for current API patterns 2. Verify against installed SDK version 3. Follow the section order above 4. Include cleanup code in examples 5. Add feature comparison tables **Write bundled resources first**, then SKILL.md. **Frontmatter:** ```yaml --- name: skill-name-py description: | Azure Service SDK for Python. Use for [specific features]. Triggers: "service name", "create resource", "specific operation". --- ``` ### Step 5: Categorize with Symlinks After creating the skill in `.github/skills/`, create a symlink in the appropriate category: ```bash # Pattern: skills/<language>/<category>/<short-name> -> ../../../.github/skills/<full-skill-name> # Example for azure-ai-agents-py in python/foundry: cd skills/python/foundry ln -s ../../../.github/skills/azure-ai-agents-py agents # Example for azure-cosmos-db-py in python/data: cd skills/python/data ln -s ../../../.github/skills/azure-cosmos-db-py cosmos-db ``` **Symlink naming:** - Use short, descriptive names (e.g., `agents`, `cosmos`, `blob`) - Remove the `azure-` prefix and language suffix - Match existing patterns in the category **Verify the symlink:** ```bash ls -la skills/python/foundry/agents # Should show: agents -> ../../../.github/skills/azure-ai-agents-py ``` ### Step 6: Create Tests **Every skill MUST have acceptance criteria and test scenarios.** #### 6.1 Create Acceptance Criteria **Location:** `.github/skills/<skill-name>/references/acceptance-criteria.md` **Source materials** (in priority order): 1. Official Microsoft Learn docs (via `microsoft-docs` MCP) 2. SDK source code from the repository 3. Existing reference files in the skill **Format:** ```markdown # Acceptance Criteria: <skill-name> **SDK**: `package-name` **Repository**: https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-<language> **Purpose**: Skill testing acceptance criteria --- ## 1. Correct Import Patterns ### 1.1 Client Imports #### ✅ CORRECT: Main Client ```python from azure.ai.mymodule import MyClient from azure.identity import DefaultAzureCredential ``` #### ❌ INCORRECT: Wrong Module Path ```python from azure.ai.mymodule.models import MyClient # Wrong - Client is not in models ``` ## 2. Authentication Patterns #### ✅ CORRECT: DefaultAzureCredential ```python credential = DefaultAzureCredential() client = MyClient(endpoint, credential) ``` #### ❌ INCORRECT: Hardcoded Credentials ```python client = MyClient(endpoint, api_key="hardcoded") # Security risk ``` ``` **Critical patterns to document:** - Import paths (these vary significantly between Azure SDKs) - Authentication patterns - Client initialization - Async variants (`.aio` modules) - Common anti-patterns #### 6.2 Create Test Scenarios **Location:** `tests/scenarios/<skill-name>/scenarios.yaml` ```yaml config: model: gpt-4 max_tokens: 2000 temperature: 0.3 scenarios: - name: basic_client_creation prompt: | Create a basic example using the Azure SDK. Include proper authentication and client initialization. expected_patterns: - "DefaultAzureCredential" - "MyClient" forbidden_patterns: - "api_key=" - "hardcoded" tags: - basic - authentication mock_response: | import os from azure.identity import DefaultAzureCredential from azure.ai.mymodule import MyClient credential = DefaultAzureCredential() client = MyClient( endpoint=os.environ["AZURE_ENDPOINT"], credential=credential ) # ... rest of working example ``` **Scenario design principles:** - Each scenario tests ONE specific pattern or feature - `expected_patterns` — patterns that MUST appear - `forbidden_patterns` — common mistakes that must NOT appear - `mock_response` — complete, working code that passes all checks - `tags` — for filtering (`basic`, `async`, `streaming`, `tools`) #### 6.3 Run Tests ```bash cd tests pnpm install # Check skill is discovered pnpm harness --list # Run in mock mode (fast, deterministic) pnpm harness <skill-name> --mock --verbose # Run with Ralph Loop (iterative improvement) pnpm harness <skill-name> --ralph --mock --max-iterations 5 --threshold 85 ``` **Success criteria:** - All scenarios pass (100% pass rate) - No false positives (mock responses always pass) - Patterns catch real mistakes ### Step 7: Update Documentation After creating the skill: 1. **Update README.md** — Add the skill to the appropriate language section in the Skill Catalog - Update total skill count (line ~73: `> N skills in...`) - Update Skill Explorer link count (line ~15: `Browse all N skills`) - Update language count table (lines ~77-83) - Update language section count (e.g., `> N skills • suffix: -py`) - Update category count (e.g., `<summary><strong>Foundry & AI</strong> (N skills)</summary>`) - Add skill row in alphabetical order within its category - Update test coverage summary (line ~622: `**N skills with N test scenarios**`) - Update test coverage table — update skill count, scenario count, and top skills for the language 2. **Regenerate GitHub Pages data** — Run the extraction script to update the docs site ```bash cd docs-site && npx tsx scripts/extract-skills.ts ``` This updates `docs-site/src/data/skills.json` which feeds the Astro-based docs site. Then rebuild the docs site: ```bash cd docs-site && npm run build ``` This outputs to `docs/` which is served by GitHub Pages. 3. **Verify AGENTS.md** — Ensure the skill count is accurate --- ## Progressive Disclosure Patterns ### Pattern 1: High-Level Guide with References ```markdown # SDK Name ## Quick Start [Minimal example] ## Advanced Features - **Streaming**: See references/streaming.md - **Tools**: See references/tools.md ``` ### Pattern 2: Language Variants ``` azure-service-skill/ ├── SKILL.md (overview + language selection) └── references/ ├── python.md ├── dotnet.md ├── java.md └── typescript.md ``` ### Pattern 3: Feature Organization ``` azure-ai-agents/ ├── SKILL.md (core workflow) └── references/ ├── tools.md ├── streaming.md ├── async-patterns.md └── error-handling.md ``` --- ## Design Pattern References | Reference | Contents | |-----------|----------| | `references/workflows.md` | Sequential and conditional workflows | | `references/output-patterns.md` | Templates and examples | | `references/azure-sdk-patterns.md` | Language-specific Azure SDK patterns | --- ## Anti-Patterns | Don't | Why | |-------|-----| | Create skill without SDK context | Users must provide package name/docs URL | | Put "when to use" in body | Body loads AFTER triggering | | Hardcode credentials | Security risk | | Skip authentication section | Agents will improvise poorly | | Use outdated SDK patterns | APIs change; search docs first | | Include README.md | Agents don't need meta-docs | | Deeply nest references | Keep one level deep | | Skip acceptance criteria | Skills without tests can't be validated | | Skip symlink categorization | Skills won't be discoverable by category | | Use wrong import paths | Azure SDKs have specific module structures | --- ## Checklist Before completing a skill: **Prerequisites:** - [ ] User provided SDK package name or documentation URL - [ ] Verified SDK patterns via `microsoft-docs` MCP **Skill Creation:** - [ ] Description includes what AND when (trigger phrases) - [ ] SKILL.md under 500 lines - [ ] Authentication uses `DefaultAzureCredential` - [ ] Includes cleanup/delete in examples - [ ] References organized by feature **Categorization:** - [ ] Skill created in `.github/skills/<skill-name>/` - [ ] Symlink created in `skills/<language>/<category>/<short-name>` - [ ] Symlink points to `../../../.github/skills/<skill-name>` **Testing:** - [ ] `references/acceptance-criteria.md` created with correct/incorrect patterns - [ ] `tests/scenarios/<skill-name>/scenarios.yaml` created - [ ] All scenarios pass (`pnpm harness <skill> --mock`) - [ ] Import paths documented precisely **Documentation:** - [ ] README.md skill catalog updated - [ ] Instructs to search `microsoft-docs` MCP for current APIs ## When to Use This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.