Search and explore Windows desktop APIs with full type signatures and members.
Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example: Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications
Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example: Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example: Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Time estimate: 15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
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epx add github/awesome-copilot --skill winmd-api-searchCompatible with
Supported agents
Indexes Windows Platform SDK, WinAppSDK, NuGet packages, and project-output WinMD files; Platform SDK and WinAppSDK are available immediately on fresh clones without restore or build
Two workflows: discover mode for finding the right API by capability keywords, and lookup mode for retrieving exact methods, properties, events, and enum values of known types
Requires .NET SDK 8.0+ and a one-time cache genera
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Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
node --versionwinmd-api-searchExecute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
epx add github/awesome-copilot --skill winmd-api-searchFetches winmd-api-search from github/awesome-copilot and configures it for Cursor.
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
.cursor/skills/winmd-api-search
Restart Cursor to activate winmd-api-search. Access via /winmd-api-searchin your agent's command palette.
Learn more:View source on GitHubSkills CLI docsAbout CursorWhat are agent skills?
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Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
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Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
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Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: winmd-api-search is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
winmd-api-search is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
Keeps context tight: winmd-api-search is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
winmd-api-search is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
winmd-api-search fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
Keeps context tight: winmd-api-search is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
I recommend winmd-api-search for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
winmd-api-search has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
winmd-api-search fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
winmd-api-search has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
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