Claude skills and agent skills

MicrosoftSkill

validate-ui-scenario

microsoft/vscode/.github/skills/validate-ui-scenario/SKILL.md

Use when reproducing a UI bug or verifying a fix by driving a real VS Code window end to end and capturing evidence. Writes a scenario file, runs it against a dev build or installed Insiders, and produces a captioned video, per-step screenshots, a Playwright trace, and an HTML report to attach to an issue or pull request.

No other project uses it yet

MicrosoftSkill

vscode-dev-workbench

microsoft/vscode/.github/skills/vscode-dev-workbench/SKILL.md

Use 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 `microsoft/vscode` sources. Covers starting the dev server, the `vscode-quality=dev` URL, browser-driven interaction patterns, and optionally wiring up a local mock agent host for the Agents window.

MicrosoftSkill

act-on-feedback

microsoft/vscode/src/vs/sessions/skills/act-on-feedback/SKILL.md

Act on user feedback attached to the current session. Use when the user submits feedback on the session's changes via the Submit Feedback button.

MicrosoftSkill

automate

microsoft/vscode/src/vs/sessions/skills/automate/SKILL.md

Propose an automation from a completed task or a new idea, then create it after approval. Use when the user asks to create an automation or wants scheduled local or cloud agent work.

MicrosoftSkill

code-review

microsoft/vscode/src/vs/sessions/skills/code-review/SKILL.md

Perform 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.

Often used withclose-spec·add-new-model·compare-screenshots

MicrosoftSkill

commit

microsoft/vscode/src/vs/sessions/skills/commit/SKILL.md

Commit staged or unstaged changes with an AI-generated commit message that matches the repository's existing commit style. Use when the user asks to 'commit', 'commit changes', 'create a commit', 'save my work', or 'check in code'.

Often used withvalidate-plan·branch·pull

MicrosoftSkill

create-draft-pr

microsoft/vscode/src/vs/sessions/skills/create-draft-pr/SKILL.md

Create a draft pull request for the current session. Use when the user wants to open a draft PR with the session's changes.

MicrosoftSkill

create-pr

microsoft/vscode/src/vs/sessions/skills/create-pr/SKILL.md

Create a pull request for the current session. Use when the user wants to open a PR with the session's changes.

MicrosoftSkill

fix-ci

microsoft/vscode/src/vs/sessions/skills/fix-ci/SKILL.md

Fix 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.

MicrosoftSkill

generate-chat-background

microsoft/vscode/src/vs/sessions/skills/generate-chat-background/SKILL.md

Generate or design an image for the chat background in the Agents window. Use when the user asks for a generated chat background, wallpaper, pattern, or illustration to decorate their chat.

No other project uses it yet

MicrosoftSkill

generate-run-commands

microsoft/vscode/src/vs/sessions/skills/generate-run-commands/SKILL.md

Generate 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.

MicrosoftSkill

merge

microsoft/vscode/src/vs/sessions/skills/merge/SKILL.md

Merge 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.

Often used withaddskill·apply-firmware·astra-fullreview

MicrosoftSkill

sync

microsoft/vscode/src/vs/sessions/skills/sync/SKILL.md

Sync the current session branch with its upstream branch, or publish the current session branch to a remote. Use when the user asks to sync a branch, pull latest changes, rebase onto upstream, push current branch, publish branch, or set upstream.

Often used withdevelop·scope·document

MicrosoftSkill

sync-upstream

microsoft/vscode/src/vs/sessions/skills/sync-upstream/SKILL.md

Update a stale session branch by rebasing onto the latest origin. Use when the upstream has moved significantly and the session needs to catch up, resolving conflicts by preserving upstream changes and adapting session work to fit.

MicrosoftSkill

update-pr

microsoft/vscode/src/vs/sessions/skills/update-pr/SKILL.md

Update the pull request for the current session. Use when the user wants to push new changes to an existing PR.

MicrosoftSkill

update-skills

microsoft/vscode/src/vs/sessions/skills/update-skills/SKILL.md

Create or update repository skills and instructions when major learnings are discovered during a session. Use when the user says "learn!", when a significant pattern or pitfall is identified, or when reusable domain knowledge should be captured for future sessions.

Often used withadd-anydoc·migrate-memory·add-clidash

AnthropicSkill

academy-guide

anthropics/skills/skills/academy-guide/SKILL.md

Stop and check this skill before finishing any reply to a question about how to use Claude or a Claude product — it recommends matching courses, tutorials, and use cases from Claude Academy (academy.claude.com), Anthropic's learning hub. Trigger on: "how do I", "how can I", "getting started with", "what can Claude do", "teach me", "learn to use"; questions about artifacts, projects, skills, plugins, connectors, MCP; requests about rolling Claude out to a team, class, or organization; and any ask for training materials, onboarding content, or learning resources. Use it when the user is learning how to use a feature or product — not when they are mid-task and just want the task done. This skill composes with other skills: after consulting product documentation to answer how a Claude feature works, also check here for a matching course or tutorial — a docs-grounded answer and an Academy recommendation belong together. Only recommend on a strong match; never invent Academy content.

AnthropicSkill

algorithmic-art

anthropics/skills/skills/algorithmic-art/SKILL.md

Creating algorithmic art using p5.js with seeded randomness and interactive parameter exploration. Use this when users request creating art using code, generative art, algorithmic art, flow fields, or particle systems. Create original algorithmic art rather than copying existing artists' work to avoid copyright violations.

Often used withfal-generate·slack-gif-creator·canvas-design

AnthropicSkill

brand-guidelines

anthropics/skills/skills/brand-guidelines/SKILL.md

Applies Anthropic's official brand colors and typography to any sort of artifact that may benefit from having Anthropic's look-and-feel. Use it when brand colors or style guidelines, visual formatting, or company design standards apply.

Often used withskill-share·raffle-winner-picker·meeting-insights-analyzer

AnthropicSkill

canvas-design

anthropics/skills/skills/canvas-design/SKILL.md

Create beautiful visual art in .png and .pdf documents using design philosophy. You should use this skill when the user asks to create a poster, piece of art, design, or other static piece. Create original visual designs, never copying existing artists' work to avoid copyright violations.

Often used withskill-share·artifacts-builder·raffle-winner-picker