ado

Automate Azure DevOps workflows using az boards, repos, and pipelines commands.

Updated Jan 3, 2026
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Skill: ado
Source: https://github.com/ianphil/my-skills/tree/main/ado
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ianphil/my-skills --skill ado

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Azure DevOps CLI (az ado) automates routine work items, PRs, pipelines, and backlog management, reducing manual toil and errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automate common Azure DevOps operations across work items, boards, repositories, and pipelines.
  • Configure project defaults and area/iteration paths to streamline planning and delivery.
  • Use cases include creating and updating work items, linking items, triggering pipelines, and querying boards.

Quick Start

Create a new user story and link it to its epic to start tracking work.

Frequently Asked Questions about ado

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Azure DevOps work items and pull requests from the command line?

You can automate Azure DevOps work items and pull requests by orchestrating az boards, az repos, and az pipelines commands to handle item tracking, PRs, and backlog management across projects.

What do I need to configure before using az boards and az repos commands for backlog management?

Before using az boards and az repos for backlog management, you need an authenticated Azure CLI with the az devops extension installed, plus configured defaults for your organization and project.

Can I link a user story to an epic and trigger state transitions using Azure DevOps CLI?

Yes, Azure DevOps CLI supports linking user stories to epics and executing state transitions by orchestrating work item commands and applying WIQL queries to manage backlog relationships.

What's the best way to run WIQL queries and manage pipelines across Azure DevOps projects?

The best way to run WIQL queries and manage pipelines across projects is using canned workflows that orchestrate az pipelines commands, automating releases and board queries with configured project defaults.

Does Azure DevOps CLI automation work for creating user stories and linking them to feature epics?

Yes, Azure DevOps CLI automation works for creating user stories and linking them to feature epics, providing canned workflows that streamline planning and delivery through az boards commands.