power-automate

Guide Microsoft Power Automate development for cloud and desktop flows.

3|1|Updated Feb 2, 2026
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Skill: power-automate
Source: https://github.com/HouseGarofalo/claude-code-base/tree/main/.claude/skills/power-automate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HouseGarofalo/claude-code-base --skill power-automate-housegarofalo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides expert guidance for developing robust and efficient Power Automate solutions, addressing common challenges in workflow automation, data integration, and error handling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Flow Development: Covers automated, instant, scheduled, and desktop flows.
  • Dataverse Integration: Detailed actions for Dataverse triggers and operations.
  • Expression Mastery: Comprehensive examples of essential expression functions.
  • Custom Connectors: Guidance on creating connectors from OpenAPI specifications.
  • Robust Error Handling: Implements try/catch patterns and "run after" configurations.
  • Modularity: Demonstrates child flow patterns for reusable logic.
  • Configuration: Explains environment variables and connection references for ALM.

Quick Start

Use the power-automate skill to create a Dataverse trigger for when an account row is modified.

Frequently Asked Questions about power-automate

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

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How do I build a Power Automate workflow triggered by Dataverse row modifications?

To build a Power Automate workflow triggered by Dataverse row modifications, configure a Dataverse connector trigger for the modified row event. This Skill provides detailed actions for Dataverse triggers and operations to automate your workflow.

What is the best way to handle errors in Power Automate cloud flows?

The best way to handle errors in Power Automate cloud flows is implementing try/catch patterns and configuring run after settings. This Skill demonstrates robust error handling and modular child flow patterns to manage exceptions effectively.

How do I use expression functions for data manipulation in Power Automate?

Expression functions in Power Automate enable data manipulation and logic within workflows. This Skill provides comprehensive examples of essential expression functions to help you write complex flow expressions for transforming data.

Can I create custom connectors from OpenAPI specifications in Power Automate?

Yes, you can create custom connectors from OpenAPI specifications in Power Automate. This Skill offers guidance on generating custom connectors to extend your workflow automation capabilities with external services.

How do you configure environment variables and connection references for Power Automate ALM?

Configuring environment variables and connection references in Power Automate supports application lifecycle management (ALM). This Skill explains best practices for setting up these configurations to maintain robust solution deployments.

Why use child flow patterns in Power Automate workflow automation?

Child flow patterns in Power Automate workflow automation allow you to create reusable logic modules. This Skill demonstrates modularity patterns to simplify complex flows, reduce duplication, and improve maintainability across solutions.