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microsoft-code-reference

Verify Microsoft API references and code samples against official docs.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#dotnet#code-samples#api-references#microsoft#azure-sdk#sdk-troubleshooting
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/led8/.codex --skill microsoft-code-reference-led8
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: microsoft-code-reference
Source: https://github.com/led8/.codex/tree/main/skills/microsoft-code-reference
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/led8/.codex --skill microsoft-code-reference-led8

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Developers often struggle to locate correct Microsoft API references, verify method signatures, and find working code samples across docs to avoid integration errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Official API lookups: quickly locate methods, classes, and overloads from Microsoft Docs for Azure SDKs, .NET libraries, and Microsoft APIs.
  • Working code samples: find vetted, copy-paste-ready examples in multiple languages to accelerate development.
  • Signature validation & troubleshooting: compare signatures against official docs and diagnose deprecated or incorrect usage in real projects.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to locate a Microsoft API reference for a method and retrieve a working code sample in your language.

Frequently Asked Questions about microsoft-code-reference

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find correct Microsoft API references and avoid hallucinated methods?▼

To find correct Microsoft API references, verify methods and signatures against official docs. This prevents hallucinated methods by fetching full details and validating working code samples before integration.

How do I get working code samples for Azure SDKs in my development language?▼

Working code samples for Azure SDKs are obtained by locating vetted, copy-paste-ready examples from official Microsoft Docs. You can request examples in multiple languages to accelerate your development.

What is the best way to validate .NET library method signatures against official documentation?▼

The best way to validate .NET library method signatures is to compare them directly against official Microsoft Docs. This troubleshooting process diagnoses deprecated or incorrect usage in your real projects.

Can I use this to troubleshoot incorrect Azure SDK usage in an existing project?▼

Yes, you can troubleshoot incorrect Azure SDK usage by comparing your signatures against official docs. This process diagnoses deprecated methods and incorrect parameter usage within your real projects.

Does this workflow support method lookups across all Microsoft APIs and .NET libraries?▼

Yes, the workflow supports method lookups across Microsoft APIs and .NET libraries. It enforces a repeatable process of searching, fetching full details, and validating samples before integration.

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