copilot-export

Convert Agent Zero SKILL.md files into GitHub Copilot formats with .agent.md, AGENTS.md, and mcp-servers.json.

1|Updated Feb 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/joelmeaders/agent-skill-builder --skill copilot-export
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: copilot-export
Source: https://github.com/joelmeaders/agent-skill-builder/tree/main/copilot-export
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joelmeaders/agent-skill-builder --skill copilot-export

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pyyaml, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Converts Agent Zero SKILL.md files into GitHub Copilot compatible formats, enabling seamless interoperability between Skill definitions and Copilot configurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • SKILL.md to Copilot agent profile conversion, producing .agent.md files with mapped tools and optional MCP server references.
  • AGENTS.md generation to document build steps, tests, and conventions, or point to the agent profile for details.
  • MCP server configuration generation for tools requiring external servers, ensuring end-to-end export readiness.
  • Preservation of the original SKILL.md and generation of a structured .github/<skill-name> artifact directory.

Quick Start

Run the converter script on a SKILL.md to generate Copilot-ready artifacts in a .github/<skill-name> directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about copilot-export

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert Agent Zero SKILL.md files to GitHub Copilot formats?

To convert Agent Zero SKILL.md files to GitHub Copilot formats, run the converter script which parses YAML frontmatter, maps tools, detects MCP needs, and outputs .agent.md, AGENTS.md, and mcp-servers.json into a skill-specific .github directory.

What is SKILL.md to Copilot agent profile conversion?

SKILL.md to Copilot agent profile conversion is the process of parsing YAML frontmatter and mapping tools to generate .agent.md files with optional MCP server references, enabling seamless interoperability between Agent Zero Skill definitions and Copilot configurations.

Does the Copilot export process generate MCP server configurations?

Yes, the Copilot export process generates MCP server configurations. It detects tools requiring external servers and outputs mcp-servers.json alongside .agent.md and AGENTS.md files to ensure end-to-end export readiness.

Do I need pyyaml to export Agent Zero skills for Copilot usage?

Yes, you need pyyaml to export Agent Zero skills for Copilot usage. The script relies on this dependency to parse the YAML frontmatter present in SKILL.md files during the conversion process.

What's the best way to document build steps when exporting skills for Copilot?

The best way to document build steps when exporting skills for Copilot is through AGENTS.md generation, which records build steps, tests, and conventions, or points to the agent profile for details.

Why does the export process create a .github directory?

The export process creates a .github directory to preserve the original SKILL.md while structuring the generated Copilot-ready artifacts, including .agent.md, AGENTS.md, and mcp-servers.json, in a skill-specific .github/<skill-name> artifact directory.