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microsoft-code-referenceby GitHubDevelopmentGitHub stars: 40k

Microsoft Code Reference skill: what it does and how to install it

Checks Microsoft APIs, Azure SDKs and .NET libraries against official documentation and working code samples.

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Install

$ npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill microsoft-code-reference

Run it in a terminal. If your agent is already running, start a new session so it picks the skill up.

About this skill

What it does. Searches Microsoft Learn for API methods, classes, packages, full signatures and official code samples, then compares them with an implementation. It can verify overloads, identify deprecated patterns, troubleshoot errors and use the mslearn CLI when the Learn MCP server is unavailable.

When to use it. Before writing or reviewing Microsoft SDK code, especially when checking unfamiliar APIs, mixed SDK versions, package names, authentication or permissions.

History

Repo stars

40k+229 since 5 Oct 2026

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7 Oct 202639,761
6 Oct 202639,731
5 Oct 202639,719

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