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azure-devops

Complete Azure DevOps (ADO) automation — work items, boards, sprints, repos, pull requests, pipelines, builds, artifacts. Use when user mentions ADO, work items, user stories, bugs, sprints, builds, releases, or Azure DevOps URLs.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/rysweet/amplihack --skill azure-devops
  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 azure-devops automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

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

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Azure DevOps Skill

Complete Azure DevOps integration covering boards, repositories, pipelines, and artifacts.

Auto-activates when: User mentions Azure DevOps, ADO, work items, boards, repos, pipelines, artifacts, or Azure DevOps URLs.

Purpose

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for Azure DevOps automation through purpose-built Python CLI tools that handle:

Work Items (Boards)

  • Work item creation with HTML-formatted descriptions
  • Work item updates (state, assignments, fields)
  • Work item deletion with confirmation
  • Parent-child relationship linking
  • WIQL query execution
  • Work item type and field discovery

Repositories

  • Repository listing with details
  • Pull request creation with reviewers and work items
  • Branch validation
  • Clone URL access

Pipelines

  • Pipeline listing and execution
  • Build monitoring and logs
  • Deployment management

Artifacts

  • Package feed management
  • Package publishing and downloading
  • Version management

Quick Start

1. Authentication First

ALWAYS start by checking authentication:

python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/auth_check.py --auto-fix

This verifies Azure CLI is installed, you're logged in, org/project are configured, and you have access.

See: [@authentication.md]

2. Common Operations

Create Work Item

python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/create_work_item.py \
  --type "User Story" \
  --title "Implement feature" \
  --description @story.md

Query Work Items

python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/list_work_items.py --query mine

Create Pull Request

python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/create_pr.py \
  --source feature/branch \
  --target main \
  --title "Add feature"

Progressive Loading References

For detailed guidance on specific operations, see:

  • [@authentication.md] - Authentication methods (PAT, OAuth, environment variables)
  • [@work-items.md] - Work item CRUD operations, field updates, state transitions
  • [@queries.md] - WIQL query patterns, filtering, sorting
  • [@html-formatting.md] - HTML formatting in work item descriptions/comments
  • [@repos.md] - Repository operations, pull request workflows
  • [@pipelines.md] - Pipeline triggers, build monitoring, deployment
  • [@artifacts.md] - Package management, artifact publishing
  • [@HOW_TO_CREATE_YOUR_OWN.md] - Template for creating similar integration tools

Available Tools

ToolPurposeWhen to Use
auth_check.pyVerify authenticationBefore any operations
create_work_item.pyCreate work itemsAdd User Stories, Tasks, Bugs, etc.
update_work_item.pyUpdate work itemsChange state, assignee, fields
delete_work_item.pyDelete work itemsRemove work items (with confirmation)
get_work_item.pyGet work item detailsView complete work item info
list_work_items.pyQuery work itemsFind, filter, and list work items
link_parent.pyLink parent-childCreate Epic → Feature → Story hierarchies
query_wiql.pyExecute WIQL queriesComplex filtering with WIQL
format_html.pyConvert to HTMLFormat rich descriptions
list_types.pyDiscover types/fieldsExplore available options
list_repos.pyList repositoriesView all repositories in project
create_pr.pyCreate pull requestSubmit code for review

Common Patterns

Pattern 1: Create Work Item with Parent

# Create parent work item
python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/create_work_item.py \
  --type "Epic" \
  --title "Q1 Planning Initiative" \
  --description @epic_desc.md

# Output: Created work item #12345

# Create child and link to parent
python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/create_work_item.py \
  --type "Feature" \
  --title "Authentication System" \
  --description @feature_desc.md \
  --parent-id 12345

# Output: Created work item #12346 and linked to parent #12345

Pattern 2: Query and Update Work Items

# Find your active work items
python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/list_work_items.py \
  --query mine \
  --format ids-only

# Update work item state
python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/update_work_item.py \
  --id 12345 \
  --state "Active" \
  --comment "Starting work on this"

Pattern 3: Feature Branch to Pull Request

# List repositories
python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/list_repos.py

# Create pull request
python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/create_pr.py \
  --source feature/auth \
  --target main \
  --title "Add authentication" \
  --description @pr_desc.md \
  --reviewers "user1@domain.com,user2@domain.com" \
  --work-items "12345,12346"

Pattern 4: Discover Available Types

# List all work item types in your project
python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/list_types.py

# Show fields for specific type
python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/list_types.py \
  --type "User Story" \
  --fields

Critical Learnings

HTML Formatting Required

Azure DevOps work item descriptions use HTML, not Markdown or plain text.

The tools handle this automatically:

  • create_work_item.py converts markdown to HTML by default
  • Use --no-html to disable conversion
  • Or use format_html.py directly for custom formatting

See: [@html-formatting.md]

Two-Step Parent Linking

You cannot specify a parent during work item creation via CLI (Azure limitation).

The tools provide two approaches:

Option A: Use --parent-id flag (recommended):

python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/create_work_item.py \
  --type "Task" \
  --title "My Task" \
  --parent-id 12345

Option B: Link separately:

# Step 1: Create
TASK_ID=$(python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/create_work_item.py \
  --type "Task" \
  --title "My Task" \
  --json | jq -r '.id')

# Step 2: Link
python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/link_parent.py \
  --child $TASK_ID \
  --parent 12345

Area Path and Work Item Types

  • Area path format: ProjectName\TeamName\SubArea
  • Work item types vary by project (standard + custom types)
  • Use list_types.py to discover what's available in your project

Error Recovery

ErrorTool to UseExample
Authentication failedauth_check.py --auto-fixAuto-login and configure
Invalid work item typelist_types.pySee available types
Field validation errorlist_types.py --type "Type" --fieldsSee valid fields
Parent link failedCheck IDs exist, verify hierarchy rulesEpic → Feature → Story → Task
Branch does not existVerify with git branch -aPush branch first

Tool Implementation

All tools are in ~/.amplihack/.claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/:

  • Standalone Python programs (can run independently)
  • Importable modules (can use in other scripts)
  • Comprehensive error handling
  • Tests in tests/ directory

See: Tool README

Philosophy

These tools follow amplihack principles:

  • Ruthless Simplicity: Each tool does one thing well
  • Zero-BS: Every function works, no stubs or TODOs
  • Reusable: Importable and composable
  • Fail-Fast: Clear errors with actionable guidance
  • Self-Contained: Standard library + azure CLI wrapper only

Quick Reference

# Setup (first time)
python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/auth_check.py --auto-fix

# Create work item
python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/create_work_item.py \
  --type "User Story" \
  --title "Title" \
  --description @desc.md

# Update work item
python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/update_work_item.py \
  --id 12345 \
  --state "Active"

# Query work items
python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/list_work_items.py --query mine

# Create pull request
python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/create_pr.py \
  --source feature/branch \
  --target main \
  --title "Add feature"

# Discover types
python .claude/scenarios/az-devops-tools/list_types.py

FAQ

What does the azure-devops skill do?

Complete Azure DevOps (ADO) automation — work items, boards, sprints, repos, pull requests, pipelines, builds, artifacts. Use when user mentions ADO, work items, user stories, bugs, sprints, builds, releases, or Azure DevOps URLs.

How do I install azure-devops?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/rysweet/amplihack --skill azure-devops 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/azure-devops/ (personal) or .claude/skills/azure-devops/ (project).

Which AI agents can use azure-devops?

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 azure-devops safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains azure-devops?

It is published by rysweet in rysweet/amplihack. It has 153 recorded installs.

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