What exactly is broken in popular skills: references to files that are not bundled, actions taken without human approval, processes with no stopping condition. Everything here is measured from the skill text rather than judged by a model, so every line can be checked.
AnalyzerAzurewill not run
Intelligently deploys Azure OpenAI models to optimal regions by analyzing capacity across all available regions. Automatically checks current region first and shows alternatives if
- References files that are not bundled: ../../../quota/quota.md
- 1 referenced file(s) missing: ../../../quota/quota.md
- Does not say what the result is
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
AnalyzerAzurewill not run
Unified Azure OpenAI model deployment skill with intelligent intent-based routing. Handles quick preset deployments, fully customized deployments (version/SKU/capacity/RAI policy),
- References files that are not bundled: ../../foundry-agent/create/create-hosted.md, preset/SKILL.md, customize/SKILL.md
- 5 referenced file(s) missing: ../../foundry-agent/create/create-hosted.md, preset/SKILL.md, customize/SKILL.md
- Does not say what the result is
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
IntegrationAzurewill not run
Azure Resource Manager SDK for API Management in .NET. Use for MANAGEMENT PLANE operations: creating/managing APIM services, APIs, products, subscriptions, policies, users, groups,
- References files that are not bundled: references/policies.md
- 11 top-level sections: this looks like several domains in one skill
- 1 referenced file(s) missing: references/policies.md
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
GeneratorSlackAzurewill not run
Builds, tests, and deploys Microsoft 365 apps and agents for Teams and Copilot. Includes sub-skills for project creation, local testing, cloud deployment, troubleshooting, and Slac
- References files that are not bundled: troubleshoot/troubleshoot.md, test-playground/test-playground.md, test-teams/test-teams.md
- Safety rules and hard prohibitions inside a skill: they belong in the system prompt, here they protect nothing
- 8 referenced file(s) missing: troubleshoot/troubleshoot.md, test-playground/test-playground.md, test-teams/test-teams.md
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
IntegrationAzurewill not run
Instrument browser/web apps with the Application Insights JavaScript SDK (@microsoft/applicationinsights-web). Use for Real User Monitoring (RUM) — page views, clicks, AJAX/fetch d
- References files that are not bundled: token|sig|key
- 23 top-level sections: this looks like several domains in one skill
- 1 referenced file(s) missing: token|sig|key
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
IntegrationAzureGitHubwill not run
Azure Monitor Ingestion SDK for Java. Send custom logs to Azure Monitor via Data Collection Rules (DCR) and Data Collection Endpoints (DCE).
Triggers: "LogsIngestionClient java", "
- References files that are not bundled: ../query/SKILL.md
- 11 top-level sections: this looks like several domains in one skill
- 1 referenced file(s) missing: ../query/SKILL.md
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
ProcedureAzurewill not run
Guidance for instrumenting webapps with Azure Application Insights. Provides telemetry patterns, SDK setup, and configuration references. WHEN: how to instrument app, App Insights
- References files that are not bundled: examples/appinsights.bicep
- 1 referenced file(s) missing: examples/appinsights.bicep
- Does not say what the result is
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
TemplateAzureTerraformwill not run
- References files that are not bundled: ../SKILL.md, ../references/mcp-tool-reference.md, ../deploy/references/deploy-checklist-template.md
- Safety rules and hard prohibitions inside a skill: they belong in the system prompt, here they protect nothing
- 5 referenced file(s) missing: ../SKILL.md, ../references/mcp-tool-reference.md, ../deploy/references/deploy-checklist-template.md
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
TemplateAzurewill not run
- References files that are not bundled: ../SKILL.md, ../references/subscription-resolution.md
- The response is described with custom markup (4 tags): a typed call is more reliable
- 2 referenced file(s) missing: ../SKILL.md, ../references/subscription-resolution.md
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
AnalyzerAzurewill not run
- References files that are not bundled: ../SKILL.md, ../prepare/SKILL.md
- 2 referenced file(s) missing: ../SKILL.md, ../prepare/SKILL.md
- Prose only: no discrete steps
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
IntegrationAzurewill not run
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 authent
- References files that are not bundled: references/BICEP-EXAMPLE.bicep
- Safety rules and hard prohibitions inside a skill: they belong in the system prompt, here they protect nothing
- 1 referenced file(s) missing: references/BICEP-EXAMPLE.bicep
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
IntegrationAzurewill not run
Azure Cosmos DB SDK for Python (NoSQL API). Use for document CRUD, queries, containers, and globally distributed data.
Triggers: "cosmos db", "CosmosClient", "container", "document
- References files that are not bundled: scripts/setup_cosmos_container.py
- 12 top-level sections: this looks like several domains in one skill
- The response is described with custom markup (3 tags): a typed call is more reliable
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
ProcedureAzurewill not run
End-to-end orchestrator: from a business idea, app idea, or existing app to running Azure deployment with cost estimates and pre-deploy approval. Analyzes your app, auto-detects th
- References files that are not bundled: prepare/SKILL.md, scaffold/SKILL.md, deploy/SKILL.md
- 3 referenced file(s) missing: prepare/SKILL.md, scaffold/SKILL.md, deploy/SKILL.md
- Does not say what the result is
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
AnalyzerAzurewill not run
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 ag
- References files that are not bundled: foundry-agent/trace/trace.md, foundry-agent/troubleshoot/troubleshoot.md, foundry-agent/validate/validate.md
- 12 top-level sections: this looks like several domains in one skill
- The response is described with custom markup (4 tags): a typed call is more reliable
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
IntegrationAzureDockerwill not run
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, bac
- References files that are not bundled: references/*
- 1 referenced file(s) missing: references/*
- Does not say what the result is
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
ProcedureTerraformAzurewill not run
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 t
- References files that are not bundled: references/services/sql-database/bicep.md, references/services/functions/hosting-plans.md, references/services/functions/cold-start.md
- The skill tells the model to perform an irreversible action with no human approval
- The response is described with custom markup (3 tags): a typed call is more reliable
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
GeneratorAzurewill not run
Converts VitePress/GFM wiki markdown to Azure DevOps Wiki-compatible format. Generates a Node.js build script that transforms Mermaid syntax, strips front matter, fixes links, and
- References files that are not bundled: ../../src/file.cs, ../path, URL
- 4 referenced file(s) missing: ../../src/file.cs, ../path, URL
- Does not say what the result is
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
Generatorwill not run
Generates rich technical documentation pages with dark-mode Mermaid diagrams, source code citations, and first-principles depth. Use when writing documentation, generating wiki pag
- References files that are not bundled: REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/file, REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/src/path/file.ts, REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/src/path/file.ts
- 9 referenced file(s) missing: REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/file, REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/src/path/file.ts, REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/src/path/file.ts
- Does not say what the result is
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
Generatorwill not run
Generates four audience-tailored onboarding guides in an onboarding/ folder — Contributor, Staff Engineer, Executive, and Product Manager. Use when the user wants onboarding docume
- References files that are not bundled: REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/file, contributor-guide.md, staff-engineer-guide.md
- 10 top-level sections: this looks like several domains in one skill
- 5 referenced file(s) missing: REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/file, contributor-guide.md, staff-engineer-guide.md
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
Analyzerwill not run
Conducts multi-turn iterative deep research on specific topics within a codebase with zero tolerance for shallow analysis. Use when the user wants an in-depth investigation, needs
- References files that are not bundled: REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/file, REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/file_path
- 2 referenced file(s) missing: REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/file, REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/file_path
- Does not say what the result is
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
Analyzerwill not run
Analyzes code repositories and generates hierarchical documentation structures with onboarding guides. Use when the user wants to create a wiki, generate documentation, map a codeb
- References files that are not bundled: REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/file
- 1 referenced file(s) missing: REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/file
- Does not say what the process needs to start
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
Analyzerwill not run
Analyzes git commit history and generates structured changelogs categorized by change type. Use when the user asks about recent changes, wants a changelog, or needs to understand w
- References files that are not bundled: REPO_URL/commit/abc1234, REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/file_path
- 2 referenced file(s) missing: REPO_URL/commit/abc1234, REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/file_path
- Does not say what the result is
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
Generatorwill not run
Generates llms.txt and llms-full.txt files for LLM-friendly project documentation following the llms.txt specification. Use when the user wants to create LLM-readable summaries, ll
- References files that are not bundled: {relative-path-to-md}, url, URL
- 5 referenced file(s) missing: {relative-path-to-md}, url, URL
- Linear process with no failure handling
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
Analyzerwill not run
Answers questions about a code repository using source file analysis. Use when the user asks a question about how something works, wants to understand a component, or needs help na
- References files that are not bundled: REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/file, REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/src/path/file.ts
- 2 referenced file(s) missing: REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/file, REPO_URL/blob/BRANCH/src/path/file.ts
- Does not say what the process needs to start
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017
GeneratorGitHubwill not run
Convert raw notes, error logs, voice dictation, or screenshots into crisp GitHub-flavored markdown issue reports. Use when the user pastes bug info, error messages, or informal des
- References files that are not bundled: attachment-name.png
- 1 referenced file(s) missing: attachment-name.png
- Does not say what the process needs to start
microsoft/skills · ★ 3 017