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microsoft-docs

Query official Microsoft documentation to understand concepts, find tutorials, and learn how services work. Use for Azure, .NET, Microsoft 365, Windows, Power Platform, and all Microsoft technologies. Get accurate, current information from learn.microsoft.com and other official Microsoft websites—architecture overviews, quickstarts, configuration guides, limits, and best practices.

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About microsoft-docs

The microsoft-docs skill allows users to query official Microsoft documentation from various platforms such as Azure, .NET, Microsoft 365, Windows, and Power Platform. By accessing live documentation from Microsoft’s official sites, this skill ensures that users get accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information. It helps solve the problem of locating reliable and current resources to understand Microsoft technologies, best practices, configurations, and more without having to manually browse multiple sources.

FAQ

How do I use the microsoft-docs skill?

You can use this skill to query official Microsoft documentation by searching for concepts, guides, tutorials, configurations, limits, and best practices across various Microsoft technologies.

What tools are available in the microsoft-docs skill?

There are two primary tools: 'microsoft_docs_search' for finding documentation and 'microsoft_docs_fetch' for retrieving full page content when search excerpts aren't sufficient.

Is there any compatibility requirement for using this skill?

Yes, the microsoft-docs skill requires access to the Microsoft Learn MCP Server, which can be found at https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp.

What kind of queries work best with this skill?

Queries should be specific and include context such as platform, version, and task intent. For example, 'Azure Functions Python v2 programming model' or 'Cosmos DB partition key design best practices' are more effective than broad terms like 'Azure Functions'.

When should I use the 'microsoft_docs_fetch' tool?

You should use the 'microsoft_docs_fetch' tool when search excerpts don't provide enough information, such as when you need complete step-by-step tutorials, comprehensive configuration guides, or in-depth explanations.

Install microsoft-docs

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill