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microsoft-code-reference

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.

Source repository stars
37,126
Declared platforms
0
Static risk flags
2
Last source update
2026-07-28
Source checked
2026-07-28
DecisionCompatibilityInstallWorkflowPermissionsEvidenceSource

Decision brief

What it does—and where it fits

Look up Microsoft API references, find working code samples, and verify SDK code is correct. NET libraries, or Microsoft APIs—to find the right method, check parameters, get working examples, or troubleshoot errors.

Best for

  • Use when working with Azure SDKs, .

Not for

  • Use microsoftcodesamplesearch to find working code samples and compare with your implementation. For specific errors, use microsoftdocssearch and microsoftdocsfetch:

Compatibility matrix

Platform support, with evidence labels

PlatformStatusEvidenceWhat to check
CodexNot declaredNo explicit evidencePortability before use
Claude CodeNot declaredNo explicit evidencePortability before use
CursorNot declaredNo explicit evidencePortability before use
Gemini CLINot declaredNo explicit evidencePortability before use
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Installation

Inspect first. Install second.

The source command is displayed only when detected. A safe inspection prompt is always available so your agent can explain every action before execution.

Source-detected install commandSource
npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill "skills/microsoft-code-reference"
Safe inspection promptEditorial

Inspect the Agent Skill "microsoft-code-reference" from https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/blob/9933dcad5be5caeb288cebcd370eeeb2fc2f1685/skills/microsoft-code-reference/SKILL.md at commit 9933dcad5be5caeb288cebcd370eeeb2fc2f1685. List every install step, command, network request, credential, file read/write, external action, and rollback step. Explain whether it fits my task. Do not install or execute anything until I approve.

Workflow

What the source asks the agent to do

  1. 01

    Validation Workflow

    Before generating code using Microsoft SDKs, verify it's correct:

    Confirm method or package exists — microsoftdocssearch(query: "[ClassName] [MethodName] [Namespace]")Fetch full details (for overloads/complex params) — microsoftdocsfetch(url: "...")Find working sample — microsoftcodesamplesearch(query: "[task]", language: "[lang]")
  2. 02

    Tools

    Review the “Tools” section in the pinned source before continuing.

    Review and apply the “Tools” source section.
  3. 03

    Finding Code Samples

    Use microsoftcodesamplesearch to get official, working examples:

    Before writing code—find a working pattern to followAfter errors—compare your code against a known-good sampleUnsure of initialization/setup—samples show complete context
  4. 04

    API Lookups

    Review the “API Lookups” section in the pinned source before continuing.

    Review and apply the “API Lookups” source section.

Permission review

Static risk signals and limitations

Network access

medium · line 9

The documentation includes network, browsing, or remote request actions.

| Full API reference | `microsoft_docs_fetch` | Fetch URL from `microsoft_docs_search` (for overloads, full signatures) |

Runs scripts

medium · line 80

The documentation asks the agent to run terminal commands or scripts.

npx @microsoft/learn-cli search "BlobClient UploadAsync Azure.Storage.Blobs"

Runs scripts

medium · line 83

The documentation asks the agent to run terminal commands or scripts.

npm install -g @microsoft/learn-cli

Evidence record

Why each signal appears

EvidenceSourceComputedTestedEditorial
SignalValueEvidence typeMeaning
Quality score79/100ComputedDocumentation, specificity, maintenance, and trust rules
Repository stars37,126SourceRepository attention, not individual Skill quality
Compatibility0 platformsSourceDeclared in the catalog source record
Usage guideautomated source guideEditorialGenerated or reviewed according to the visible evidence level

Pinned source

Provenance and original SKILL.md

Repository
github/awesome-copilot
Skill path
skills/microsoft-code-reference/SKILL.md
Commit
9933dcad5be5caeb288cebcd370eeeb2fc2f1685
License
MIT
Collected
2026-07-28
Default branch
main
View the original SKILL.md

Microsoft Code Reference

Tools

NeedToolExample
API method/class lookupmicrosoft_docs_search"BlobClient UploadAsync Azure.Storage.Blobs"
Working code samplemicrosoft_code_sample_searchquery: "upload blob managed identity", language: "python"
Full API referencemicrosoft_docs_fetchFetch URL from microsoft_docs_search (for overloads, full signatures)

Finding Code Samples

Use microsoft_code_sample_search to get official, working examples:

microsoft_code_sample_search(query: "upload file to blob storage", language: "csharp")
microsoft_code_sample_search(query: "authenticate with managed identity", language: "python")
microsoft_code_sample_search(query: "send message service bus", language: "javascript")

When to use:

  • Before writing code—find a working pattern to follow
  • After errors—compare your code against a known-good sample
  • Unsure of initialization/setup—samples show complete context

API Lookups

# Verify method exists (include namespace for precision)
"BlobClient UploadAsync Azure.Storage.Blobs"
"GraphServiceClient Users Microsoft.Graph"

# Find class/interface
"DefaultAzureCredential class Azure.Identity"

# Find correct package
"Azure Blob Storage NuGet package"
"azure-storage-blob pip package"

Fetch full page when method has multiple overloads or you need complete parameter details.

Error Troubleshooting

Use microsoft_code_sample_search to find working code samples and compare with your implementation. For specific errors, use microsoft_docs_search and microsoft_docs_fetch:

Error TypeQuery
Method not found"[ClassName] methods [Namespace]"
Type not found"[TypeName] NuGet package namespace"
Wrong signature"[ClassName] [MethodName] overloads" → fetch full page
Deprecated warning"[OldType] migration v12"
Auth failure"DefaultAzureCredential troubleshooting"
403 Forbidden"[ServiceName] RBAC permissions"

When to Verify

Always verify when:

  • Method name seems "too convenient" (UploadFile vs actual Upload)
  • Mixing SDK versions (v11 CloudBlobClient vs v12 BlobServiceClient)
  • Package name doesn't follow conventions (Azure.* for .NET, azure-* for Python)
  • Using an API for the first time

Validation Workflow

Before generating code using Microsoft SDKs, verify it's correct:

  1. Confirm method or package exists — microsoft_docs_search(query: "[ClassName] [MethodName] [Namespace]")
  2. Fetch full details (for overloads/complex params) — microsoft_docs_fetch(url: "...")
  3. Find working sample — microsoft_code_sample_search(query: "[task]", language: "[lang]")

For simple lookups, step 1 alone may suffice. For complex API usage, complete all three steps.

CLI Alternative

If the Learn MCP server is not available, use the mslearn CLI from a terminal or shell (for example, Bash, PowerShell, or cmd) instead:

# Run directly (no install needed)
npx @microsoft/learn-cli search "BlobClient UploadAsync Azure.Storage.Blobs"

# Or install globally, then run
npm install -g @microsoft/learn-cli
mslearn search "BlobClient UploadAsync Azure.Storage.Blobs"
MCP ToolCLI Command
microsoft_docs_search(query: "...")mslearn search "..."
microsoft_code_sample_search(query: "...", language: "...")mslearn code-search "..." --language ...
microsoft_docs_fetch(url: "...")mslearn fetch "..."

Pass --json to search or code-search to get raw JSON output for further processing.

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