init-azure-devops

Validate Azure DevOps organization and project access via az CLI.

Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/djwmobley/pipeline --skill init-azure-devops
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Skill: init-azure-devops
Source: https://github.com/djwmobley/pipeline/tree/main/skills/init-azure-devops
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/djwmobley/pipeline --skill init-azure-devops

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Verifies Azure DevOps organization and project access and validates the configured process-template during /pipeline:init by dispatching to a subagent that runs the az CLI and interprets error codes to produce structured results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Validates that the user’s Azure DevOps project exists within the detected organization and that the process template is properly recognized.
  • Dispatches a subagent to run the helper script, interprets az CLI errors against a predefined interpretation table, and emits a structured verification block for pipeline.yml.
  • Surfaces actionable guidance when issues are encountered, such as missing extensions, authentication problems, or PAT scope errors, without exposing sensitive values.

Quick Start

To begin, invoke /pipeline:init with a git remote URL that points to Azure DevOps (dev.azure.com or visualstudio.com) and let the skill validate organization/project access and process-template configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions about init-azure-devops

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate Azure DevOps organization and project access during pipeline initialization?

To validate Azure DevOps access during initialization, the skill dispatches a subagent to run the az CLI and interpret error codes against a predefined table. It verifies that your project exists within the detected organization and emits a structured JSON block for pipeline.yml.

What is the process-template validation mechanism for Azure DevOps pipelines?

The process-template validation mechanism checks that your configured process template is properly recognized within the Azure DevOps organization. It uses a helper script to interpret az CLI errors and produces a structured verification result consumed by the initialization process.

How do I troubleshoot az CLI authentication and PAT scope errors during Azure DevOps pipeline setup?

To troubleshoot az CLI authentication and PAT scope errors, the skill interprets az CLI error codes and surfaces actionable guidance without exposing sensitive values. It identifies missing extensions, authentication problems, or PAT scope errors to help you resolve access issues.

Does the Azure DevOps pipeline initialization skill work with both dev.azure.com and visualstudio.com remote URLs?

Yes, the skill works with both dev.azure.com and visualstudio.com remote URLs. It is automatically dispatched as a subagent when the git remote resolves to either domain, validating your Azure DevOps organization and project access accordingly.

What is the structured output format generated by Azure DevOps pipeline validation?

The structured output format is a JSON block consumed by init.md to populate pipeline.yml or surface actionable errors. It contains the verification results from interpreting az CLI errors against a predefined interpretation table during the initialization process.