name: copilot-vscode-docs description: "Comprehensive research and grounding of answers using official VS Code and GitHub Copilot documentation. Use before conducting web searches for VS Code features, Copilot capabilities, configuration, debugging, extensions, remote development, or any official Microsoft documentation queries." metadata: version: 1.0.0 author: arisng

VS Code Documentation Research Skill

Research and ground answers using official VS Code and GitHub Copilot documentation. Provides access to current release notes, feature documentation, and specialized content.

Core Workflow

1. Analyze Query: Identify VS Code/Copilot features, configuration, or troubleshooting needs
2. Navigate Structure: Use assets/toc.md to locate relevant documentation sections
3. Retrieve Content: Fetch specific pages using web tools when detailed information required
4. Ground Response: Base answers on official documentation with citations and links

Key Resources

• Documentation TOC: assets/toc.md - Complete structure for navigation
• Official URLs: See RESOURCES.md for canonical links
• Expertise Areas: See KEY-AREAS.md for detailed coverage
• Prompt Files: See prompt-files.md for current Prompt File Engineering standards
• Usage Examples: See WORKFLOW-EXAMPLES.md for concrete scenarios

Tool Integration

• Use web fetching tools for specific documentation pages
• Execute scripts/parse_toc.py to refresh documentation structure
• Read reference files as needed for comprehensive coverage

Best Practices

• Always prefer official documentation over assumptions
• Cite specific URLs and version numbers
• Check release notes for recent feature changes
• Use TOC navigation for comprehensive topic coverage
• Validate answers against current documentation before responding