azure-pipelines

When modifying Azure DevOps pipeline files (YAML files in build/azure-pipelines/), you can validate changes locally using the Azure CLI before committing. This avoids the slow feedback loop of pushing changes, waiting for CI, and checking results.

microsoft/vscode|Updated Apr 8, 2026

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Claude CodeCursorClineWindsurfCodex

Installation Guide

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How to use azure-pipelines on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

›Cursor installed and configured on your machine
›Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with node --version
›Active project directory where you want to add azure-pipelines

Run the install command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/vscode --skill azure-pipelines

Fetches azure-pipelines from microsoft/vscode and configures it for Cursor.

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?

│

│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ────────────────

│ · Cline · Codex · Goose · Windsurf

│ ●Cursor(selected)

│ · Cursor · Aider · Continue

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/azure-pipelines

Restart Cursor to activate azure-pipelines. Access via /azure-pipelines in your agent's command palette.

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Security Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.

›View source on GitHub ›Skills CLI docs ›About Cursor ›What are agent skills?

Documentation

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Use Cases

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

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Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

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Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

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Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Option	Description
`--branch <name>`	Source branch to build (default: current git branch)
`--definition <id>`	Pipeline definition ID (default: 111)
`--parameter <entry>`	Pipeline parameter in `KEY=value` format (repeatable); use this when the value contains spaces
`--parameters <list>`	Space-separated parameters in `KEY=value KEY2=value2` format; values must not contain spaces
`--dry-run`	Print the command without executing

Name	Type	Default	Allowed Values	Description
`VSCODE_QUALITY`	string	`insider`	`exploration`, `insider`, `stable`	Build quality channel
`VSCODE_BUILD_TYPE`	string	`Product Build`	`Product`, `CI`	Build mode for Product vs CI
`NPM_REGISTRY`	string	`https://pkgs.dev.azure.com/monacotools/Monaco/_packaging/vscode/npm/registry/`	any URL	Custom npm registry
`CARGO_REGISTRY`	string	`sparse+https://pkgs.dev.azure.com/monacotools/Monaco/_packaging/vscode/Cargo/index/`	any URL	Custom Cargo registry
`VSCODE_BUILD_WIN32`	boolean	`true`	`true`, `false`	Build Windows x64
`VSCODE_BUILD_WIN32_ARM64`	boolean	`true`	`true`, `false`	Build Windows arm64
`VSCODE_BUILD_LINUX`	boolean	`true`	`true`, `false`	Build Linux x64
`VSCODE_BUILD_LINUX_SNAP`	boolean	`true`	`true`, `false`	Build Linux x64 Snap
`VSCODE_BUILD_LINUX_ARM64`	boolean	`true`	`true`, `false`	Build Linux arm64
`VSCODE_BUILD_LINUX_ARMHF`	boolean	`true`	`true`, `false`	Build Linux armhf
`VSCODE_BUILD_ALPINE`	boolean	`true`	`true`, `false`	Build Alpine x64
`VSCODE_BUILD_ALPINE_ARM64`	boolean	`true`	`true`, `false`	Build Alpine arm64
`VSCODE_BUILD_MACOS`	boolean	`true`	`true`, `false`	Build macOS x64
`VSCODE_BUILD_MACOS_ARM64`	boolean	`true`	`true`, `false`	Build macOS arm64
`VSCODE_BUILD_MACOS_UNIVERSAL`	boolean	`true`	`true`, `false`	Build macOS universal (requires both macOS arches)
`VSCODE_BUILD_WEB`	boolean	`true`	`true`, `false`	Build Web artifacts
`VSCODE_PUBLISH`	boolean	`true`	`true`, `false`	Publish to builds.code.visualstudio.com
`VSCODE_RELEASE`	boolean	`false`	`true`, `false`	Trigger release flow if successful
`VSCODE_STEP_ON_IT`	boolean	`false`	`true`, `false`	Skip tests

Option	Description
`--build-id <id>`	Specific build ID (default: most recent on current branch)
`--branch <name>`	Filter builds by branch name (shows last 20 builds for branch)
`--reason <reason>`	Filter builds by reason: `manual`, `individualCI`, `batchedCI`, `schedule`, `pullRequest`
`--definition <id>`	Pipeline definition ID (default: 111)
`--watch [seconds]`	Continuously poll status until build completes (default: 30s)
`--download-log <id>`	Download a specific log to /tmp
`--download-artifact <name>`	Download artifact to /tmp
`--json`	Output raw JSON for programmatic consumption

Option	Description
`--build-id <id>`	Build ID to cancel (required)
`--definition <id>`	Pipeline definition ID (default: 111)
`--dry-run`	Print what would be cancelled without executing

azure-pipelines

Installation Guide

How to use azure-pipelines on Cursor

Prerequisites

Run the install command

Select Cursor when prompted

Verify installation

Security Notice

Documentation

List & Monetize Your Skill

Use Cases

Task Automation & Efficiency

Knowledge Enhancement

Quality Improvement

Install Skill

Validating Azure Pipeline Changes

Prerequisites

VS Code Main Build

VS Code Insider Scheduled Builds

Queueing a Build

Script Options

Product Build Queue Parameters (build/azure-pipelines/product-build.yml)

Checking Build Status

Script Options

Cancelling a Build

Script Options

Testing Pipeline Changes

Polling for Build Completion

Common Workflows

1. Quick Pipeline Validation

2. Investigate a Build

3. Test with Modified Parameters

4. Cancel a Running Build

Implementation Guide

Best Practices

When to Use This

Learning Path

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Reviews

Discussion

Product Build Queue Parameters (`build/azure-pipelines/product-build.yml`)

`Implementation Guide`

`Best Practices`

`When to Use This`

`Learning Path`

`Related Skills`

`Reviews`

`Discussion`