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knowledge-sync

Collect ADO work items and IcM incidents into an incremental knowledge log.

298|70|Updated Nov 4, 2020
Search Tags:#automation#sync#ado#work-items#knowledge-sync#memory-log#icm
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/powerplatform-build-tools --skill knowledge-sync-microsoft
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: knowledge-sync
Source: https://github.com/microsoft/powerplatform-build-tools/tree/main/.claude/skills/knowledge-sync
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/powerplatform-build-tools --skill knowledge-sync-microsoft

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reads ADO work items and ICM incidents for the PPBT area, extracts patterns and fixes, and appends them to a persistent knowledge log. Each run only fetches items newer than the last sync — knowledge accumulates over time rather than being overwritten.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Incremental knowledge capture: reads ADO work items and ICM incidents, extracts patterns, and appends them to the knowledge log.
  • Automatic knowledge maintenance: the knowledge base is updated incrementally with new findings; nothing is overwritten.
  • Triggered and inline execution: invoked with /knowledge-sync and also run inline by /review, /workitem, and /pac-cli-update when the knowledge base ages.
  • Memory architecture: stores raw entries in memory/ado-knowledge.md and the live distilled summary in memory/MEMORY.md.
  • The sync keeps progress via the ## Last sync header and bootstraps from the past 90 days if no log exists.

Quick Start

Invoke /knowledge-sync to start the incremental synchronization.

Frequently Asked Questions about knowledge-sync

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically sync ADO work items to a knowledge log?▼

The knowledge sync process extracts patterns and fixes from ADO work items and IcM incidents, appending them to a persistent log to preserve organizational learnings. It uses two memory files to store raw entries and a distilled summary.

Does the knowledge sync overwrite existing memory logs?▼

No, the sync updates incrementally without overwriting existing data. It fetches only items newer than the last sync, ensuring knowledge accumulates over time rather than replacing previous findings.

What happens when I run knowledge-sync for the first time?▼

When no log exists, it bootstraps the sync by fetching ADO work items and ICM incidents from the past 90 days to establish an initial baseline of organizational knowledge.

Can I trigger ADO work item syncing inline during a code review?▼

Yes, the sync is triggered inline by the /review, /workitem, and /pac-cli-update commands when the knowledge base ages, automatically applying new patterns alongside the primary /knowledge-sync command.

How does the tool track progress during an incremental ADO sync?▼

The tool tracks progress using the ## Last sync header in its memory files, ensuring each run only processes work items and incidents created after the previous synchronization.

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