azure-pipelines

Queue, monitor, and cancel Azure DevOps pipeline builds for VS Code validation.

1|Updated Apr 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/voidful/Aixlarity --skill azure-pipelines-voidful
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Skill: azure-pipelines
Source: https://github.com/voidful/Aixlarity/tree/main/aixlarity-ide/.github/skills/azure-pipelines
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/voidful/Aixlarity --skill azure-pipelines-voidful

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Iterating on Azure DevOps pipeline YAML changes normally requires pushing commits and waiting through slow CI feedback loops. This Skill lets you queue validation builds, check their status, download logs and artifacts, and cancel obsolete runs directly from the command line using the Azure CLI. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Queue Builds with Parameters: Trigger builds on any branch with custom pipeline parameters such as VSCODE_BUILD_TYPE, VSCODE_PUBLISH, or platform-specific build toggles. - Monitor and Inspect Builds: List recent builds, watch a build until completion, view stage and job timelines, and download specific logs or artifacts to /tmp. - Cancel Obsolete Builds: Stop outdated builds before queueing new ones to free up build agents during pipeline iteration. - Use Case: You modified files under build/azure-pipelines/ and want to validate the change. Commit and push, cancel any stale build on the branch, queue a new CI-mode build with publishing disabled, and watch it until it completes. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to queue a validation build on the current branch and watch its status until it completes.

Frequently Asked Questions about azure-pipelines

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

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How do I queue an Azure DevOps pipeline build from the command line?

Run the azure-pipeline.ts script with the queue command, optionally passing --branch and repeatable --parameter flags in KEY=value format. It wraps az pipelines run against the configured organization, project, and definition ID.

How do I test Azure Pipelines YAML changes without waiting for full CI?

Push your changes, cancel any stale build on the branch, then queue a new build with reduced parameters such as VSCODE_BUILD_TYPE=CI Build and VSCODE_PUBLISH=false. Watch the build with the status --watch flag until it completes.

What prerequisites are needed to use the Azure DevOps CLI for builds?

You need the Azure CLI installed, the azure-devops extension added via az extension add, and an authenticated session through az login. Configure defaults with az devops configure for the organization and project.

How do I download build logs or artifacts from an Azure pipeline run?

Use the status command with --build-id plus --download-log <id> for a specific log or --download-artifact <name> for an artifact. Files are saved to the system temp directory.

Why should I cancel previous builds before queueing a new one?

Cancelling obsolete builds on the same branch frees up build agents and reduces resource waste. Find the build ID with the status command, then run cancel --build-id <id> before queueing a fresh build.