dotnet/skills provides curated core skills and custom agents for AI coding agents working with .NET and C# development. The project integrates with multiple coding agents including Copilot CLI, Claude Code, VS Code, Cursor, and OpenAI Codex.
Project overview
It spans a cross-agent skill ecosystem covering core .NET development, advanced scenarios, NuGet package management, and .NET 11 features, giving teams a single curated skill set usable across several AI coding tools.
Project type
AI Agent · AI Coding
Use cases
Coding & Development
Deployment
Refer to project documentation
License
MIT
Best for
Developers using AI coding agents for .NET and C# development who want curated skills and custom agents.
Teams that work across multiple coding agents and need a skill set compatible with tools including Copilot CLI, Claude Code, VS Code, Cursor, and OpenAI Codex.
Key capabilities
C# language server (LSP) integration for coding agents and high-level .NET development skills.
A collection of .NET skills for handling specific .NET tasks in special scenarios.
NuGet and .NET package management skills for dependency management and modernization.
Skills for new .NET 11 APIs and language features.
Limitations and risks
VS Code plugin support is a preview feature and is subject to change.
Getting started
Setup is rated easy. Launch Copilot CLI or Claude Code, add the marketplace with the command /plugin marketplace add dotnet/skills, then install a plugin using /plugin install <plugin>@dotnet-agent-skills.
Evidence and sources
GitHub project description: Repository for skills to assist AI coding agents with .NET and C#
README: This repository contains the .NET team's curated set of core skills and custom agents for coding agents.
README: Accuracy and efficiency scoring trends for contained plugins
README: dotnet | C# language server (LSP) integration for coding agents and high-level .NET development skills.
README: dotnet-advanced | Collection of .NET skills for handling specific .NET tasks for special scenarios.