msbuild

Build Cognito.sln and filter output to errors and summary.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jacobrocks1212/claude-config --skill msbuild
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Skill: msbuild
Source: https://github.com/jacobrocks1212/claude-config/tree/main/repos/cognito-forms/.claude/skills/msbuild
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jacobrocks1212/claude-config --skill msbuild

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a streamlined build workflow for Cognito.sln, filtering the output to show only errors and a concise summary, reducing noise during development and CI runs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Filtered build output: presents only errors and the final build summary, speeding up diagnosis.
  • NuGet restore option: supports -Restore to ensure dependencies are restored before building.
  • Test integration: supports -Test to run tests post-build, with optional test project path for customization.
  • Consistent across environments: usable in local dev and CI pipelines to minimize log noise and improve readability.

Quick Start

Run Cognito.sln build with the provided script to show only errors and the summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about msbuild

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I filter dotnet build output to show only errors in PowerShell?

To filter dotnet build output to show only errors, use the build-filtered.ps1 script to build Cognito.sln. It outputs only the build summary and errors, removing noise during local development and CI runs.

Can I restore NuGet packages and run tests with a filtered build script?

Yes, you can restore NuGet packages and run tests with the filtered build script by passing the -Restore and -Test options. The -TestProject option allows targeting a specific test project during the build workflow.

Does this build filtering script work in CI pipelines?

Yes, the build filtering script works in CI pipelines to minimize log noise and improve readability. It presents only the final build summary and errors, speeding up failure diagnosis across consistent environments.

What's the best way to reduce MSBuild log noise in CI pipelines?

The best way to reduce MSBuild log noise is to filter the build output to show only errors and a concise summary. This minimizes the noise that obscures failures during CI runs and local development.

Do I need PowerShell to run this dotnet build error filter?

Yes, you need PowerShell to run this dotnet build error filter, as it requires the PowerShell environment and the build-filtered.ps1 script to execute the filtered build workflow for Cognito.sln.