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search-work-items

Search Azure DevOps work items by text and filters.

3|Updated Feb 11, 2022
Search Tags:#search#filters#bug#azure-devops#work-items#user-story
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marcusshepp/useful --skill search-work-items
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: search-work-items
Source: https://github.com/marcusshepp/useful/tree/main/network/.github/skills/search-work-items
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcusshepp/useful --skill search-work-items

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Azure DevOps hosts numerous work items across projects; this skill enables fast retrieval of relevant items through text search and configurable filters, with a default focus on Bug and User Story types.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text search across work item titles and descriptions
  • Filter by WorkItemType (default Bug or User Story), State, AssignedTo, AreaPath, IterationPath, and Tags
  • Returns structured data including Id, Type, Title, State, AssignedTo, CreatedDate, UpdatedDate, and Web URL

Quick Start

Provide a SearchText and optional filters to retrieve matching Azure DevOps work items.

Frequently Asked Questions about search-work-items

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for bugs or user stories in Azure DevOps by keyword?▼

To search Azure DevOps work items, provide a SearchText keyword along with optional filters like State, AssignedTo, AreaPath, IterationPath, or Tags to retrieve matching bugs and user stories.

Can I filter Azure DevOps work items by state, assignment, and tags?▼

Yes, Azure DevOps work items can be filtered by State, AssignedTo, AreaPath, IterationPath, and Tags to narrow down search results beyond the default Bug and User Story types.

What data is returned when I find Azure DevOps work items using text search?▼

Searching Azure DevOps work items returns structured data including Id, Type, Title, State, AssignedTo, CreatedDate, UpdatedDate, and a Web URL for direct access to the item.

Does this work for finding work items across different Azure DevOps projects?▼

Yes, the search applies to scenarios where users need to find bugs or user stories by keyword and filters across multiple Azure DevOps projects.

What is the best way to retrieve specific Azure DevOps work items matching multiple criteria?▼

The best way to retrieve matching Azure DevOps work items is to combine a SearchText query with configurable filters for WorkItemType, State, AssignedTo, AreaPath, IterationPath, and Tags simultaneously.

Are there limitations when searching for work item types other than bugs and user stories?▼

The default search focuses on Bug and User Story types, but you can apply WorkItemType filters to target other work item types within Azure DevOps projects.

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