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agent-customization

Manage and debug VS Code agent customization files like SKILL.md and AGENTS.md.

Updated Feb 8, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#vscode#troubleshooting#customization#agent#configuration
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yashodhah/search-beyond-limits --skill agent-customization-yashodhah
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agent-customization
Source: https://github.com/yashodhah/search-beyond-limits/tree/main/.github/skills/agent-customization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yashodhah/search-beyond-limits --skill agent-customization-yashodhah

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation, updating, and debugging of various VS Code agent customization files, ensuring your AI agents behave as intended and your workflows are correctly configured.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • File Management: Create, update, review, fix, or debug .instructions.md, .prompt.md, .agent.md, SKILL.md, copilot-instructions.md, and AGENTS.md files.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose why instructions, skills, or agents are ignored or not invoked.
  • Configuration: Define applyTo patterns, tool restrictions, custom agent modes, and specialized workflows.
  • Use Case: You've created a custom agent but it's not being triggered. Use this Skill to review its description and infer settings, and check the applyTo patterns in related instruction files to ensure correct invocation.

Quick Start

Use the agent-customization skill to fix the YAML frontmatter syntax in the file '.github/skills/my-new-skill/SKILL.md'.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-customization

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

FAQPage Schema
Why does VS Code ignore my custom agent instructions?▼

VS Code ignores custom agent instructions due to incorrect applyTo patterns, YAML frontmatter syntax errors, or invalid description and infer settings. This Skill diagnoses and fixes these configuration issues to ensure proper agent invocation.

How do I create a SKILL.md file for specialized workflows?▼

You can create a SKILL.md file for specialized workflows by defining custom agent modes, tool restrictions, and domain knowledge packaging. This Skill manages the creation and configuration of these files to tailor agent behavior.

What is the best way to fix YAML frontmatter syntax errors in copilot-instructions.md?▼

The best way to fix YAML frontmatter syntax errors in copilot-instructions.md is to review the file structure and correct the invalid configuration definitions. This Skill debugs and updates these configuration files to resolve parsing errors.

Can I define tool restrictions for custom agent modes in VS Code?▼

Yes, you can define tool restrictions for custom agent modes by updating .agent.md or .instructions.md files. This Skill configures these settings to limit or allow specific agent capabilities within your workflows.

How do I debug applyTo patterns that are not triggering my agent?▼

To debug applyTo patterns not triggering your agent, you need to review the pattern matching logic and description settings in your instruction files. This Skill troubleshoots these configuration mismatches to restore correct invocation.

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