azure-devops-boards

Create, query, update, and migrate Azure DevOps work items via az boards.

Updated Feb 2, 2026

Search Tags:#migration #hierarchy #azure-devops #work-items #WIQL #az-boards

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npx skills add https://github.com/shellicar/claude-config --skill azure-devops-boards

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Skill: azure-devops-boards
Source: https://github.com/shellicar/claude-config/tree/main/skills/azure-devops-boards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shellicar/claude-config --skill azure-devops-boards

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams plan, manage, and migrate Azure DevOps work items across projects, aligning work with governance and hierarchical structure.

Core Features & Use Cases

Create and update work items (Epics, Features, PBIs, Tasks)
Manage work item hierarchy and iterations/areas
Migrate work items between projects with preserved relationships
Query and list work items via Azure DevOps CLI (az boards)

Quick Start

Use the azure-devops-boards skill to create and organize a new Epic in your project, then migrate a related work item to another project to see the end-to-end workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about azure-devops-boards

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I migrate Azure DevOps work items between projects?▼

Migrating Azure DevOps work items between projects involves moving items while preserving their hierarchical relationships. This requires the Azure CLI with the Azure DevOps boards extension and appropriate permissions to read and move work items.

How do I manage work item hierarchy in Azure DevOps?▼

Managing work item hierarchy in Azure DevOps involves organizing Epics, Features, PBIs, and Tasks. You can automate the creation and updating of these items, along with managing iterations and areas, to align work with your project's governance structure.

Can I query Azure DevOps work items using WIQL?▼

Yes, you can query and list Azure DevOps work items using WIQL. This is accomplished through the Azure DevOps CLI (az boards), which allows you to retrieve work items based on specific query criteria to support planning and organization tasks.

What is the best way to automate creating Azure DevOps Epics and PBIs?▼

The best way to automate creating Azure DevOps Epics and PBIs is by using the Azure CLI with the az boards extension. This allows you to script the end-to-end creation and organization of work items within your project's hierarchy.

Do I need the Azure DevOps CLI to manage work items?▼

Yes, you need the Azure CLI with the Azure DevOps boards extension to manage work items. It provides the necessary commands to create, query, update, and organize work items, as well as to migrate them between different projects.

What are the limitations of migrating work items across Azure DevOps projects?▼

When migrating work items across Azure DevOps projects, you must have appropriate permissions to read, create, update, and move items. The process relies on the Azure CLI and az boards extension, so any limitations in CLI support or permission scopes may affect the migration.