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check-updates

Checks weekly for newer marketplace releases of skills-fabric at session start.

952|267|Updated Feb 17, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#changelog#update#skill#fabric#version
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/skills-for-fabric --skill check-updates-microsoft
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: check-updates
Source: https://github.com/microsoft/skills-for-fabric/tree/main/plugins/powerbi-authoring/skills/check-updates
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/skills-for-fabric --skill check-updates-microsoft

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill checks for updates to the skills-for-fabric marketplace at the start of each session to ensure you are running the latest improvements and can review the changelog when updates are available.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Weekly update checks and automatic changelog display to keep Fabric Skills current.
  • Works with both Copilot CLI plugin installs and manual git clones; compares local version with the latest release and prompts with update guidance.

Quick Start

Run a weekly update check at session start to verify if updates are available and show the changelog before continuing.

Frequently Asked Questions about check-updates

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check for skills-for-fabric updates automatically?▼

To check for skills-for-fabric updates automatically, this skill runs a weekly update check at session start, comparing your local version against the latest marketplace release and displaying the changelog when a newer version exists.

What is the best way to keep my Fabric skills updated after a manual git clone?▼

Keeping Fabric skills updated after a manual git clone is handled by comparing your local repository version with the latest remote release, prompting you with update guidance and changelog details if a newer version is detected.

Does the update check work with both Copilot CLI plugin installs and manual clones?▼

Yes, the update check works with both Copilot CLI plugin installs and manual git clones, determining repository details and fetching the latest release to ensure your local version stays current across both installation methods.

How does the weekly update marker prevent repeated version checks?▼

The weekly update marker prevents repeated version checks by persisting locally after a check, ensuring the skill only fetches remote repository releases once per week instead of querying at every session start.

Why does my Fabric skill session show a changelog at startup?▼

Your Fabric skill session shows a changelog at startup because the update check detected a newer marketplace release, automatically displaying the changelog to help you review improvements before you continue with your session.

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