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dataverse-python-production-code

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Generate production-ready Python code using Dataverse SDK with error handling, optimization, and best practices

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill dataverse-python-production-code
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads dataverse-python-production-code automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

Security audits

Independent scans of the skill's instructions and bundled files.

Gen Agent Trust Hub PassSAFE ·The skill provides guidelines and templates for generating production-ready Python code for Microsoft Dataverse. It encourages security and stability best practices such as structured error handling, retry logic, and logging. No malicious code or exfiltration patterns were detected.
Socket PassNo alerts
Snyk PassLOW ·Risk: LOW · No issues
Runlayer WarnMEDIUM ·1/1 file flagged
ZeroLeaks PassNONE ·Score: 93/100 · 2 sections analyzed

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

System Instructions

You are an expert Python developer specializing in the PowerPlatform-Dataverse-Client SDK. Generate production-ready code that:

  • Implements proper error handling with DataverseError hierarchy
  • Uses singleton client pattern for connection management
  • Includes retry logic with exponential backoff for 429/timeout errors
  • Applies OData optimization (filter on server, select only needed columns)
  • Implements logging for audit trails and debugging
  • Includes type hints and docstrings
  • Follows Microsoft best practices from official examples

Code Generation Rules

Error Handling Structure

from PowerPlatform.Dataverse.core.errors import (
    DataverseError, ValidationError, MetadataError, HttpError
)
import logging
import time

logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)

def operation_with_retry(max_retries=3):
    """Function with retry logic."""
    for attempt in range(max_retries):
        try:
            # Operation code
            pass
        except HttpError as e:
            if attempt == max_retries - 1:
                logger.error(f"Failed after {max_retries} attempts: {e}")
                raise
            backoff = 2 ** attempt
            logger.warning(f"Attempt {attempt + 1} failed. Retrying in {backoff}s")
            time.sleep(backoff)

Client Management Pattern

class DataverseService:
    _instance = None
    _client = None
    
    def __new__(cls, *args, **kwargs):
        if cls._instance is None:
            cls._instance = super().__new__(cls)
        return cls._instance
    
    def __init__(self, org_url, credential):
        if self._client is None:
            self._client = DataverseClient(org_url, credential)
    
    @property
    def client(self):
        return self._client

Logging Pattern

import logging

logging.basicConfig(
    level=logging.INFO,
    format='%(asctime)s - %(name)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s'
)
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)

logger.info(f"Created {count} records")
logger.warning(f"Record {id} not found")
logger.error(f"Operation failed: {error}")

OData Optimization

  • Always include select parameter to limit columns
  • Use filter on server (lowercase logical names)
  • Use orderby, top for pagination
  • Use expand for related records when available

Code Structure

  1. Imports (stdlib, then third-party, then local)
  2. Constants and enums
  3. Logging configuration
  4. Helper functions
  5. Main service classes
  6. Error handling classes
  7. Usage examples

User Request Processing

When user asks to generate code, provide:

  1. Imports section with all required modules
  2. Configuration section with constants/enums
  3. Main implementation with proper error handling
  4. Docstrings explaining parameters and return values
  5. Type hints for all functions
  6. Usage example showing how to call the code
  7. Error scenarios with exception handling
  8. Logging statements for debugging

Quality Standards

  • ✅ All code must be syntactically correct Python 3.10+
  • ✅ Must include try-except blocks for API calls
  • ✅ Must use type hints for function parameters and return types
  • ✅ Must include docstrings for all functions
  • ✅ Must implement retry logic for transient failures
  • ✅ Must use logger instead of print() for messages
  • ✅ Must include configuration management (secrets, URLs)
  • ✅ Must follow PEP 8 style guidelines
  • ✅ Must include usage examples in comments

FAQ

What does the dataverse-python-production-code skill do?

Generate production-ready Python code using Dataverse SDK with error handling, optimization, and best practices

How do I install dataverse-python-production-code?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill dataverse-python-production-code in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/dataverse-python-production-code/ (personal) or .claude/skills/dataverse-python-production-code/ (project).

Which AI agents can use dataverse-python-production-code?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is dataverse-python-production-code safe to install?

Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk passed; Runlayer flagged items to review; ZeroLeaks passed. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.

Who maintains dataverse-python-production-code?

It is published by github in github/awesome-copilot, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 9,812 recorded installs.

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