vsts-lookup

Look up Azure DevOps, VSTS, and Jira work items by ID or keywords.

Updated Feb 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TomazWang/agent-toolkit --skill vsts-lookup
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: vsts-lookup
Source: https://github.com/TomazWang/agent-toolkit/tree/main/plugins/kb-analysis/skills/vsts-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TomazWang/agent-toolkit --skill vsts-lookup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Allows developers to attach rationale to code changes by retrieving context from VSTS/Azure DevOps and Jira tickets.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Direct ticket lookup by ID from VSTS/Azure DevOps and Jira.
  • Search by keywords to discover related work items.
  • Extract and present structured ticket details (title, type, status, dates) and rationale sections (problem, solution, discussion).
  • Record findings into topic notes for later reference.

Quick Start

Provide a ticket ID or keywords to retrieve and summarize the ticket context.

Frequently Asked Questions about vsts-lookup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I trace why a code change exists using Azure DevOps or Jira tickets?

Trace code change rationale by looking up related Azure DevOps or Jira tickets using a direct ID or keyword search. The tool extracts structured ticket details like title, status, and discussion sections into a concise report to reveal the decision context.

Can I retrieve ticket context from both VSTS and Jira for the same code review?

Yes, you can retrieve ticket context from both VSTS and Jira. The lookup tool applies across Azure DevOps, VSTS, and Jira, allowing you to inspect related commits, PRs, and defect tickets to understand the rationale behind code decisions.

What ticket details can I extract when searching for work items by keyword?

Searching for work items by keyword extracts structured ticket details including title, type, status, resolution, and dates. It also pulls rationale sections such as the problem, solution, and discussion to provide concise context for code changes.

How do I find the rationale behind a pull request when I only have a defect ticket ID?

Find the rationale behind a pull request by performing a direct ticket lookup using the defect ticket ID. The tool retrieves the associated work item and presents the problem, solution, and discussion fields as a concise contextual report.

Does this work for tracing commits across Azure DevOps without linking ticket IDs in the code?

Yes, it works for tracing commits across Azure DevOps by using keyword search to discover related work items. You can locate tickets associated with code changes even when explicit ticket IDs are not directly linked in the commit messages.

What is the best way to record ticket context for later reference during code analysis?

The best way to record ticket context is to save the extracted work item details into topic notes. After looking up a ticket by ID or keyword, the tool allows you to record the structured findings for later reference during code analysis.