{"name":"dotnet/skills: Curated .NET Agent Skills for AI Coding Agents","description":"The dotnet/skills repository provides a curated collection of core skills and custom agents designed to assist AI coding agents with .NET and C# development. It offers a comprehensive set of plugins covering various aspects of the .NET ecosystem, from data access and diagnostics to AI integration and project upgrades. This resource empowers developers to enhance their AI-driven coding workflows with specialized .NET capabilities.","github":"https://github.com/dotnet/skills","url":"https://osrepos.com/repo/dotnet-skills","source":"osrepos.com","sourceDescription":"This repository profile is provided by osrepos.com, an open source repository discovery platform.","repositoryProfile":"https://osrepos.com/repo/dotnet-skills","generatedFor":"open source discovery and AI-assisted research","markdown":"https://osrepos.com/repo/dotnet-skills.md","json":"https://osrepos.com/repo/dotnet-skills.json","topics":["agent-skills","C#",".NET","AI","Developer Tools","Plugins","Microsoft","Coding Assistant"],"keywords":["agent-skills","C#",".NET","AI","Developer Tools","Plugins","Microsoft","Coding Assistant"],"stars":null,"summary":"The dotnet/skills repository provides a curated collection of core skills and custom agents designed to assist AI coding agents with .NET and C# development. It offers a comprehensive set of plugins covering various aspects of the .NET ecosystem, from data access and diagnostics to AI integration and project upgrades. This resource empowers developers to enhance their AI-driven coding workflows with specialized .NET capabilities.","content":"## Introduction\n\nThe [dotnet/skills](https://github.com/dotnet/skills){:target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"} repository is a pivotal resource from the .NET team, offering a curated set of core skills and custom agents specifically designed for AI coding agents. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of AI in assisting with .NET and C# development tasks. Adhering to the [Agent Skills standard](https://agentskills.io){:target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"}, this repository provides a robust framework for integrating specialized .NET knowledge into AI workflows.\n\n## Installation\n\nThe `dotnet/skills` repository supports various platforms for installing its plugins.\n\n### ? Plugins - Copilot CLI / Claude Code\n\n1.  Launch Copilot CLI or Claude Code\n2.  Add the marketplace:\n    \n    /plugin marketplace add dotnet/skills\n    \n3.  Install a plugin:\n    \n    /plugin install <plugin>@dotnet-agent-skills\n    \n4.  Restart to load the new plugins\n5.  View available skills:\n    \n    /skills\n    \n6.  View available agents:\n    \n    /agents\n    \n7.  Update plugin (on demand):\n    \n    /plugin update <plugin>@dotnet-agent-skills\n    \n\n### VS Code / VS Code Insiders (Preview)\n\n> **IMPORTANT**\n> VS Code plugin support is a preview feature and subject to change. You may need to enable it first.\n\nc\n// settings.json\n{\n  \"chat.plugins.enabled\": true,\n  \"chat.plugins.marketplaces\": [\"dotnet/skills\"]\n}\n\n\nOnce configured, type `/plugins` in Copilot Chat or use the `@agentPlugins` filter in Extensions to browse and install plugins from the marketplace.\n\n### Cursor\n\nThis repository is a [Cursor plugin marketplace](https://cursor.com/docs/plugins){:target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"}. You can discover and install published plugins directly in Cursor:\n\n1.  Open the marketplace panel in Cursor\n2.  Search for `.NET` or browse [cursor.com/marketplace](https://cursor.com/marketplace){:target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"}\n3.  Install the desired plugins\n\nFor local development or unpublished changes, import plugins from a local checkout:\n\n1.  Copy or symlink your local checkout to `~/.cursor/plugins/local/dotnet-agent-skills`\n2.  Restart Cursor or run **Developer: Reload Window**\n\n### Codex CLI\n\nSkills in this repository follow the [agentskills.io](https://agentskills.io){:target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"} open standard and are compatible with [OpenAI Codex](https://developers.openai.com/codex/skills){:target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"}.\n\nInstall individual skills using the `skill-installer` CLI with the GitHub URL:\n\nbash\n$ skill-installer install https://github.com/dotnet/skills/tree/main/plugins/<plugin>/skills/<skill-name>\n\n\n## Examples\n\nThe repository includes a wide array of plugins, each designed to address specific .NET development needs. Here are a few examples of the specialized skills available:\n\n*   **dotnet**: Collection of core .NET skills for handling common .NET coding tasks.\n*   **dotnet-data**: Skills for .NET data access and Entity Framework related tasks.\n*   **dotnet-diag**: Skills for .NET performance investigations, debugging, and incident analysis.\n*   **dotnet-ai**: AI and ML skills for .NET, including technology selection, LLM integration, and RAG pipelines.\n*   **dotnet-upgrade**: Skills for migrating and upgrading .NET projects across framework versions, language features, and compatibility targets.\n\n## Why Use It\n\nLeveraging the `dotnet/skills` repository offers significant advantages for developers working with AI coding agents. It provides access to a rich, curated set of Microsoft-backed skills, ensuring high quality and relevance for .NET and C# projects. By integrating these skills, AI agents can perform more accurate diagnostics, streamline development workflows, assist with complex upgrades, and even guide AI/ML integration within .NET applications. This ultimately leads to increased efficiency, reduced manual effort, and more reliable AI assistance in coding.\n\n## Links\n\n*   [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/dotnet/skills){:target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"}\n*   [Dashboard](https://dotnet.github.io/skills/){:target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"}\n*   [Agent Skills Standard](https://agentskills.io){:target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"}","metrics":{"detailViews":24,"githubClicks":14},"dates":{"published":null,"modified":"2026-05-24T12:40:58.000Z"}}