Verify Microsoft SDK methods, find working code samples, and catch hallucinated APIs against official docs.
Works with
Three core tools: microsoft_docs_search for API lookups, microsoft_code_sample_search for working examples in C#/Python/JavaScript, and microsoft_docs_fetch for full reference pages with overloads
Catches common mistakes like wrong method signatures, deprecated patterns, mismatched SDK versions (v11 vs v12), and incorrect package names
Works with Azure SDKs, .NET libraries, and
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Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
node --versionmicrosoft-code-referenceExecute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches microsoft-code-reference from github/awesome-copilot and configures it for Cursor.
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate microsoft-code-reference. Access via /microsoft-code-reference in your agent's command palette.
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.
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Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example
Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale
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| Need | Tool | Example |
|---|---|---|
| API method/class lookup | microsoft_docs_search |
"BlobClient UploadAsync Azure.Storage.Blobs" |
| Working code sample | microsoft_code_sample_search |
query: "upload blob managed identity", language: "python" |
| Full API reference | microsoft_docs_fetch |
Fetch URL from microsoft_docs_search (for overloads, full signatures) |
Use microsoft_code_sample_search to get official, working examples:
microsoft_code_sample_search(query: "upload file to blob storage", language: "csharp")
microsoft_code_sample_search(query: "authenticate with managed identity", language: "python")
microsoft_code_sample_search(query: "send message service bus", language: "javascript")
When to use:
# Verify method exists (include namespace for precision)
"BlobClient UploadAsync Azure.Storage.Blobs"
"GraphServiceClient Users Microsoft.Graph"
# Find class/interface
"DefaultAzureCredential class Azure.Identity"
# Find correct package
"Azure Blob Storage NuGet package"
"azure-storage-blob pip package"
Fetch full page when method has multiple overloads or you need complete parameter details.
Use microsoft_code_sample_search to find working code samples and compare with your implementation. For specific errors, use microsoft_docs_search and microsoft_docs_fetch:
| Error Type | Query |
|---|---|
| Method not found | "[ClassName] methods [Namespace]" |
| Type not found | "[TypeName] NuGet package namespace" |
| Wrong signature | "[ClassName] [MethodName] overloads" → fetch full page |
| Deprecated warning | "[OldType] migration v12" |
| Auth failure | "DefaultAzureCredential troubleshooting" |
| 403 Forbidden | "[ServiceName] RBAC permissions" |
Always verify when:
UploadFile vs actual Upload)CloudBlobClient vs v12 BlobServiceClient)Azure.* for .NET, azure-* for Python)Before generating code using Microsoft SDKs, verify it's correct:
microsoft_docs_search(query: "[ClassName] [MethodName] [Namespace]")microsoft_docs_fetch(url: "...")microsoft_code_sample_search(query: "[task]", language: "[lang]")For simple lookups, step 1 alone may suffice. For complex API usage, complete all three steps.
If the Learn MCP server is not available, use the mslearn CLI from a terminal or shell (for example, Bash, PowerShell, or cmd) instead:
# Run directly (no install needed)
npx @microsoft/learn-cli search "BlobClient UploadAsync Azure.Storage.Blobs"
# Or install globally, then run
npm install -g @microsoft/learn-cli
mslearn search "BlobClient UploadAsync Azure.Storage.Blobs"
| MCP Tool | CLI Command |
|---|---|
microsoft_docs_search(query: "...") |
mslearn search "..." |
microsoft_code_sample_search(query: "...", language: "...") |
mslearn code-search "..." --language ... |
microsoft_docs_fetch(url: "...") |
mslearn fetch "..." |
Pass --json to search or code-search to get raw JSON output for further processing.
Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster
Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations
Example
Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement
Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead
Prerequisites
Time Estimate
30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements
Steps
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💡 Pro Tips
✓ Use when
Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.
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Keeps context tight: microsoft-code-reference is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
microsoft-code-reference is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
Keeps context tight: microsoft-code-reference is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
microsoft-code-reference is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
microsoft-code-reference reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
microsoft-code-reference fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
Registry listing for microsoft-code-reference matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
microsoft-code-reference reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
microsoft-code-reference has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
Useful defaults in microsoft-code-reference — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
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