skills.rest
franciscosanchezn
franciscosancheznCOMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
GitHub

agent-creation

Create and update VS Code Copilot agents with YAML frontmatter templates.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#vscode#ai-agent#handoffs#copilot#agent-creation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/franciscosanchezn/easyfactu-es --skill agent-creation-franciscosanchezn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agent-creation
Source: https://github.com/franciscosanchezn/easyfactu-es/tree/main/.github/skills/agent-creation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/franciscosanchezn/easyfactu-es --skill agent-creation-franciscosanchezn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Create, maintain, and orchestrate custom GitHub Copilot agents for VS Code to boost developer productivity by defining AI personas and workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scaffold and organize agents with standardized templates, including roles and handoffs.
  • Select and configure tools per agent role (e.g., codebase, readFile, runInTerminal).
  • Define handoffs between agents to coordinate multi-step tasks.

Quick Start

Create a new agent file in .github/agents/ using the agent templates and customize its role and tools.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-creation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create custom Copilot agents for VS Code?▼

To create custom Copilot agents for VS Code, scaffold a new agent file in the .github/agents/ directory using standardized YAML frontmatter templates that define the agent's name, description, model, tools, and optional handoffs.

What are Copilot agent handoffs and when do I need them?▼

Copilot agent handoffs define transitions between specialized agents to coordinate multi-step tasks. You need handoffs when orchestrating workflows that require multiple AI personas passing context and control to one another.

Can I configure specific tools like readFile and runInTerminal for individual Copilot agents?▼

Yes, you can select and configure specific tools such as codebase, readFile, and runInTerminal per agent role by defining them within the YAML frontmatter of the agent template.

Does this approach support updating existing Copilot agents or only creating new ones?▼

This approach supports both creating new Copilot agents and updating existing ones by applying standardized YAML templates with roles, model configurations, and handoffs to maintain robust, reusable AI workflows.

What is the best way to organize multi-agent workflows in VS Code?▼

The best way to organize multi-agent workflows in VS Code is by defining standardized agent templates with YAML frontmatter and explicit handoffs, establishing clear AI personas and tool configurations for coordinated task execution.

Related Skills

Explore More Software Engineering Skills→
elliottpolkelliottpolk

copilot-bridge

Map .agentic agents, skills, and workflows to GitHub Copilot prompts.

Community
Advanced
want2betwant2bet

copilot-handoff

Generate Copilot-optimized task specifications with inline comments and checklists.

Community
Advanced
fabioc-alohafabioc-aloha

chat-participant-patterns

Standardize VS Code Chat API usage for chat participants, tools, and agent skills.

Community
Intermediate
pingqLINpingqLIN

agents

Create custom GitHub Copilot agent files with YAML frontmatter and tool configuration.

Community
Advanced