azure-repos
Expert knowledge for Azure Repos development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, and integrations & coding patterns. Use when managing Git/TFVC repos, branch policies, PR checks, CodeQL/GHAS scans, or auth/permissions in Azure Repos, and other Azure Repos related development tasks. Not for Azure DevOps (use azure-devops), Azure Pipelines (use azure-pipelines), Azure Artifacts (use azure-artifacts), Azure Boards (use azure-boards).
npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-repos --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
What it does
Provides expert guidance for Azure Repos development, covering troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, and integrations & coding patterns. Aims to assist with managing Git/TFVC repos, branch policies, PR checks, CodeQL/GHAS scans, or auth/permissions in Azure Repos, and related tasks.
How it works
The skill instructs the agent to use a Category Index to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges, the agent should read the file with read_file and specified lines; for categories with linked files, read_file should be used on the linked reference file. It requires network access and uses mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch or fetch_webpage to retrieve documentation content. If metadata.generated_at is older than 3 months, the agent should suggest pulling the latest version. If mcp_microsoftdocs tools are unavailable, suggest installing them via the provided Installation Guide.
When to use it
Use when you need guidance on Azure Repos topics such as troubleshooting, best practices, architecture, design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, and integrations. It is specifically intended for tasks involving Git/TFVC repos, branch policies, PR checks, CodeQL/GHAS scans, or auth/permissions in Azure Repos.
What it can touch
The skill relies on network-enabled documentation tools: mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch and fetch_webpage to retrieve content. It references numerous topic URLs and commands for Azure Repos configuration, security, and integration practices. It does not itself execute code in this description, but instructs the agent to fetch and reference remote docs.
Caveats
Requires network access to fetch documentation content via mcp_microsoftdocs or fetch_webpage. The frontmatter notes not for other Azure services (Azure DevOps, Pipelines, Artifacts, Boards) and directs to use corresponding skills for those areas. License: CC-BY-4.0.
# Azure Repos Skill This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Repos. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, and integrations & coding patterns. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities. ## How to Use This Skill > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: Use the **Category Index** below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., `L35-L120`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file > **IMPORTANT for Agent**: If `metadata.generated_at` is more than 3 months old, suggest the user pull the latest version from the repository. If `mcp_microsoftdocs` tools are not available, suggest the user install it: [Installation Guide](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/mcp/blob/main/README.md) This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content: - **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch` with query string `from=learn-agent-skill`. Returns Markdown. - **Fallback**: Use `fetch_webpage` with query string
- How to Use This Skill
- Category Index
- Troubleshooting
- Best Practices
- Decision Making
- Architecture & Design Patterns
- Limits & Quotas
- Security
- Configuration
- Integrations & Coding Patterns
What does the azure-repos skill do?
Expert knowledge for Azure Repos development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, and integrations & coding patterns. Use when managing Git/TFVC repos, branch policies, PR checks, CodeQL/GHAS scans, or auth/permissions in Azure Repos, and other Azure Repos related development tasks. Not for Azure DevOps (use azure-devops), Azure Pipelines (use azure-pipelines), Azure Artifacts (use azure-artifacts), Azure Boards (use azure-boards).
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-repos --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills, a repository with 682 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.