microsoft-code-reference
Description
Look up Microsoft API references, find working code samples, and verify SDK code is correct.
How to Use
- Visit the GitHub repository to get the SKILL.md file
- Copy the file to your project root or .cursor/rules directory
- Restart your AI assistant or editor to apply the new skill
Full Skill Documentation
name
microsoft-code-reference
description
Look up Microsoft API references, find working code samples, and verify SDK code is correct. Use when working with Azure SDKs, .NET libraries, or Microsoft APIs—to find the right method, check parameters, get working examples, or troubleshoot errors. Catches hallucinated methods, wrong signatures, and deprecated patterns by querying official docs.
compatibility
Requires Microsoft Learn MCP Server (https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp)
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About microsoft-code-reference
microsoft-code-reference is an AI skill in the docs category, designed to help developers and users work more effectively with AI tools. Look up Microsoft API references, find working code samples, and verify SDK code is correct.
This skill has earned 1,000 stars on GitHub, reflecting strong community adoption and trust. It is compatible with claude, codex.
Key Capabilities
Why Use microsoft-code-reference
Adding microsoft-code-reference to your AI workflow can significantly enhance your productivity in docs tasks. With pre-defined prompt templates and best practices, this skill helps AI assistants better understand your requirements and deliver more accurate responses.
Whether you use claude or codex, you can easily integrate this skill into your existing development environment.
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