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agent-creator-copilot

Create portable agent profiles for Copilot and VS Code using YAML frontmatter.

Updated Nov 15, 2025
Search Tags:#mcp#prompts#workflows#copilot#vs-code#agent-profile
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CowboyLogic/ai-dev --skill agent-creator-copilot
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agent-creator-copilot
Source: https://github.com/CowboyLogic/ai-dev/tree/main/skills/agent-creator-copilot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CowboyLogic/ai-dev --skill agent-creator-copilot

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams turn their domain knowledge into reusable, portable agent profiles for GitHub Copilot and VS Code, streamlining setup and collaboration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agent profile format and frontmatter properties to define role, tools, handoffs, and scope
  • Guidance on where to store profiles (workspace, user profile, organization) and how to orchestrate multi-agent workflows
  • MCP server integration hints and cross-tool compatibility

Quick Start

Open VS Code, configure Agents, and create a new workspace agent by saving a .agent.md file under .github/agents/, then populate the frontmatter and the prompt body.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-creator-copilot

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

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

To create a custom Copilot agent, save a .agent.md file under .github/agents/ in your workspace. Populate the YAML frontmatter to define role, tools, and scope, then add Markdown body content to load session instructions for the agent profile.

What is a portable Copilot agent profile used for?▼

A portable Copilot agent profile encapsulates domain-specific instructions, tool configurations, and handoffs into a reusable format. It allows teams to standardize multi-agent workflows and apply consistent agent behavior across workspace, user, and organization scopes.

How do I configure MCP server integration for VS Code agents?▼

MCP server integration is configured within the agent profile format. You define the necessary MCP server connections and cross-tool compatibility hints in the YAML frontmatter of your .agent.md file to enable orchestration across multi-agent workflows.

Can I orchestrate multi-agent workflows across different scopes in Copilot?▼

Yes, you can orchestrate multi-agent workflows across workspace, user, and organization scopes. The agent profile format supports defining handoffs and configuring subagents, allowing you to manage agent behavior and tool execution at the appropriate scope level.

What's the best way to store Copilot agent profiles for team collaboration?▼

Store Copilot agent profiles in workspace, user profile, or organization directories based on your collaboration needs. Workspace profiles are saved as .agent.md files in .github/agents/, while user and org scopes allow broader distribution of reusable agent configurations.

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